Repurposing indoor elements to create the perfect space for patio season

It’s finally time to be outside again in Las Vegas, and designers Freddy Godinez and Alex Stabler of Fredric Alexander say your outdoor gathering spaces should mirror your home, with different zones for relaxation, gathering, cooking and dining. And you don’t need a ton of room or new materials to make it work. You can use indoor decor and tableware to create your open-air sanctuary. Pictured here is Godinez and Stabler’s 520-square-foot backyard, where we gleaned tips and tricks for setting the ambiance and creating the perfect patio party. Photo by: Wade Vandervort Statement Pieces Godinez and Stabler say conversation starters are a must. “They should require an explanation,” they say. The upside down mannequin legs might strike guests as odd, but there’s a story—Stabler’s previous gig performing in water-based Vegas spectacular Le Rêve. And that’s the whole point. Show your guests who you are, even if that means looking a little eccentric. In turn, they’ll open up too.

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