Our back patio is our very own little oasis. I am so in love with this space, and this blog takes you on a tour to show you how we set it up and what we chose for our furniture! Please enjoy Our Lakeview Deck Reveal.
I live for these perfect long summer days in the Okanagan; it takes me right back to my childhood. In fact, I can see my parent’s house from where I’m sitting (on our new lounger, I nearly slept out here it’s so comfy) while I write this post. They live 7 minutes away by foot, which we walk to through the world’s most gorgeous vineyards. I feel incredibly lucky to live so close to them, they are my everything.
Living in Kelowna, we spend nearly all of our time outdoors in the summer and of course, cooking and entertaining is a big deal to us! We wanted to create a warm inviting space that was also super comfortable to sit in for hours to soak up the lakeview, sip some good wine and spend time with our favourite people.
Patio Furniture
Charles designed the deck to be large, covered and essentially function as an extension of our interior living area. We set up a lounge area and chose the CANVAS Tofino Collection: it’s literally perfect! Our house is a traditional/cape cod style and this collection fits it to a ‘T’. The clean simple lines, classic off-white cushions with a subtle stripe detail (that are reversible, the other side has no stripes), and the lower profile so that our view isn’t compromised make it a great fit for our space. The set is also customizable, so you can configure it however you want (couch, sectional or even a u-shaped sectional for ultimate entertaining… we’re considering adding on to make it this shape as we have so many people over in the summer!). The CANVAS Tofino coffee table that matches the set has a section for storage underneath that can be used to store blankets, books (cookbooks for me lol)… whatever you need!
Patio Decor Accessories
We dressed up the space with tons of cool patio accessories from Canadian Tire. We found some incredible classic urn planters at such a reasonable price and since we weren’t in the mood for planting, we bought two white hanging baskets from Canadian Tire, cut off the hangers, and stuck them in the planters for a no-hassle beautiful, lush planter. Instant gratification…. totally up my alley! Since my thumb isn’t always as green as I would like it to be, we picked up a couple of silk topiary trees from Canadian Tire, put them in some simple black planters, and filled it with dirt to make it look real – these trees don’t fade for the record! The wood lanterns (they come with battery operated candles) completed the coastal vibe.
Patio Dining Set
We wanted the dining set to compliment the lounge set, and the CANVAS Monaco Dining Set was a perfect fit. We entertain A LOT, and wanted a set that would stand the test of time (and my kids lol), not fade, and not need upkeep such as re-staining. The CANVAS Monaco Faux Wood Tabletop Dining Table checked all our boxes. It has a simple design that compliments the lounge set, wipes down easily and has all the warmth of a wood table but requires zero maintenance. The CANVAS Monaco Wicker Patio Dining Chairs really compliment the patio table, are really solid and have a comfortable stone-coloured cushion that easily wipes clean to make them super comfortable. We dressed up the table with some gorgeous metal lanterns and found some awesome white dinnerware and classic cutlery along with some marble cutting boards and clear stemless plastic wine glasses for entertaining our guests. The CANVAS Backyard Mason Jar Dispenser is a huge hit, we fill it with ice and distilled water along with whatever fruit we have on hand to make it look pretty and taste amazing. The pretty ‘Charlotte’ tumblers are so awesome for serving up cocktails and I’m crushing on these galvanized nautical metal trays for serving it all up.
There are so many things that I love about this furniture, but I must say as a mom of two busy boys, I’m a big fan of the fact that all of the CANVAS cushions are designed with Tripel technology to repel stains, water and prevent fading. They are SO well made (read: don’t fall apart after a year like some of the sets I’ve had in the past) and the price point is completely approachable.
I noticed you said this is the FIRST post of your home tour! I was wondering if you ever plan on sharing the layout of your home? We are going to be building in the next few years and I love hearing about people’s layouts – what they wish they had, and what they can’t live without! AKA the GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY!
Your deck is absolutely beautiful! Love your blog and following you on Instagram!
Hi Chelsey! That’s a great question I will see if my hubby can make that happen! I would be happy to share what we would do differently too when I get myself organized and the final home tour is ready to go!
Take care and good luck with getting ready for the build you are smart to start so early!
Tori
I was wondering what specific pieces you bought to make the sectional as I noticed they are sold in smaller pieces/ sections.
Great question! I bought 3 of the corner pieces and two of the middle pieces! I may even extend it as a U shape… They are super easy to modify!
VERY NICE
Thank you Jackie!
This is gorgeous! We are starting a similar project on our home in August. What materials did you use for the ceiling? Wood or vinyl? We are torn! Love the look of wood, but I know vinyl is more sensible.
Thanks Rose! We used wood from a company called Woodtone: we love it! I know, so many choices! Good luck with the renovation!
Tori
I love how you stuck the hanging plant and the faux topiary in planters! Great idea! I also don’t have a green thumb either! Love how you put everything together. Canadian Tire should use your photos in their advertising…your family is so photogenic!
Thank you so much Kathy, so sweet of you!!! Have an awesome weekend!! Tori
Hi! I was wondering what white paint color you used on the railings and also what type/color of flooring you used?
Thank you!
Hi Kristen! The railings and decking are both Trex: we didn’t paint either of them they came this way (which is awesome as there is zero maintenance!)
Oh sorry, also, it is Gravel Path (the colour)
Hello!
Looking into purchasing the same outdoor sectional from Canadian tire. Are the cushions easy to clean? We Would have the sectional outside under a pergola. Also wondering if the frame could be kept out for the winter? ( not sure where we would store it otherwise haha)
Hi Candace!
The covers do come off, they are a bit tight so it’s a two person job but I hand washed a couple and they came out perfect. I will be storing our frame out on the deck all year long!
Take care!
Tori
Hi Tori! Did you take the covers off to hand wash or just spot clean with the covers on? I have the same set & it’s got muddy cat prints all over it!
Hi Kayte! I washed them with the covers off in the washer on gentle but some of them are a bit delicate – hang to dry for sure!
Hello Tori,
I would love to see what is on each side your BBQ. It looks like an outdoor fridge?
Thanks,
Elaine
Hi Elaine yes it is a fridge and some drawers I will try to do an Instagram story on it and am planning on doing another post (story) in the spring – are you on Instagram?
Hi there, love the colour of your exterior, I think you have mentioned it before, but what colour grey did you go with? Thanks!
Hi Teresa,
Thank you it is Sea Haze by Benjamin Moore at 50%! The trim is Simply White.
Do you have any favourite grey or black conversation sets? I love the Tofino, but I have charcoal siding and will be doing a deck white silver travertine.
Hi Krysten that’s a good question I’m not sure as I haven’t looked for one! Good luck with the hunt – Canadian Tire has a lot of sets not sure if you’ve checked them out?
Gorgeous! Where is your green dress from?
Jillian’s Closet!!! It is a very old one – Zara I believe.
Hi Tori – I love your outdoor living space! We recently bought the Tofino collection from Canadian Tire and have been spending every waking minute on our patio ever since 🙂 I’m just wondering if you were able to find a cover that fit the sectional? All of the ones I’ve seen on Canadian Tire’s website don’t seem to be the right dimensions. Thank you in advance!
HI Fiona no I haven’t! I just bring mine inside for the winter. Good luck!
Hi Tori!
I’ve been trying to find an old post about your outdoor kitchen and BBQ setup. Does such a thing exist? Would love to know more about it. Your space is so beautiful!
Thank you 🙂
Hi Ashley we did a post awhile back but we never did do a reveal post on that side – I’m on it!
Thanks so much! I’d love to see it 😊
Hi Tori, your deck looks like a dream! I love the set from Canadian tire and actually looking at purchasing it to make a large U shaped sectional. I’m wondering how it’s holding up? What do you love about it? Is there anything you don’t like? Have you kept it the same or have you changed it up at all? Thanks so much!
Hey Erin! It has held up SUPER well! I should note though that the sectional is protected/covered out on our deck, which I’m sure has helped! Tori
How has your dining table held up over the past few seasons? Does it still look to be in good shape, or has the finish faded at all? Thanks so much!
Hi Lauren! It has held up super well. I should note that it is covered on my deck which must help also! Tori
Hi Tori!
We recently purchased the Tofino collection and now we’re in the market for a deck box to store all of the cushions!
Do you have any recommendations or do you just leave them out because it’s covered?
Thanks!
Hi Julie! We bring ours inside so I am afraid I don’t have a good recommendation for you! I did leave them outside but deeply regret it lol.
Hi Tori,
Any idea if this CANVAS Tofino collection is sold in the states? Have you seen anything similar?
Hey Monica! I don’t know about ordering something from Canadian Tire to the USA….but as for something similar, I have some by my pool that I adore! They are from Crate and Barrel. You can see them on my Pool Reveal Blog! Hope this helps.