Article: TASTEFULLY HOUSEBROKEN OUTDOOR FURNITURE- IN WROUGHT IRON, WICKER AND OTHER MATERIALS CAN BRING A FRESH BREEZE TO STUFFY ROOMS.(AT HOME)

Byline: FRANCES INGRAHAMStaff writer

A key to successful interior design lies in producing the unexpected in a comfortable and appealing way.

A good and increasingly popular example is the use of outdoor furniture to furnish an interior room. As homeowners strive for a more rustic look for some rooms, and as the summer winds down, lawn and deck furniture is heading indoors.

Wicker and wrought-iron pieces have been traditional standbys for indoor use.

Designers in recent years also have begun relying on twig, bark, granite, slate, marble and stone to achieve unusual effects in the home. The wide selection of outdoor ...

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