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The sliding door on left can be blocked off since we do not use it.

I think you could use what you have for now if you dress it up a little.

Outdoor rug (erugs do com), Decorations on wall. You could even put up

drapery to soften the look.

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Wow angel that;s a great suggestion. the rug and draperies would really add so much.

I think it may look odd to block the slider, even if you don't use it. I don't think you'd want to sit on a sofa looking into the side wall either. You could use four outdoor chairs grouped around a round coffee table so you have room to walk behind all of them. Or try a shorter sofa facing out toward your yard, with room to walk behind it and around both sides. I do think an outdoor rug would be great with any furniture arrangement. Can you place the grill just off the patio and to the side? It would still be accessible, but give you better seating options and be better for the smoke as well.

I had the same thought about moving the grill off the lanai. You could add some large pavers to set it on and just keep it covered. Do you need seating for six at all times? Do you eat there often or spend more time lounging?

I would start with finding a rug you love! I had an ugly porch and got an amazing turquoise and lime green rug. Then I got patio furniture with those color of cushions, but you could also just add throw pillows to existing furniture. You're half the way there with a gorgeous rug.

Thank you all! Since my patio isnt screened dinner time mosquitos can be a problem. The fan and the citronella thermacel helps so keeping the grill in the lanai makes it easier to grill. There also isn't any light besides from the fan, I used to have it around the corner but didn't use much due to lack of lights and bugs . Also at some point I hope to just screen in the lanai and I would want the grill inside the screen. I can move it to the side inside the lanai too.

I realized we rarely use the table, and if we do get a pool I will move it to the pool area. Good point about a sofa blocking, I like the chairs idea.

I also like the rug idea. Do you think I should find a big rug, like an 8x10 that will take up most of the space? Or a smaller one under the chairs I end up getting? And I love turquoise so will definitely get a rug with turquoise. Great idea to start there!

RugsUSA has some great outdoor rugs and I believe they're having a sale though today. They also have one every holiday with free shipping. I've gotten 4 rugs from them and been happy with every one. An 8X10 would be a nice size and fit 4 chairs and a cocktail table easily. My outdoor rug is 5x7 and easily anchors 2 chairs, a love seat and a round coffee table. Keep an eye out on Offerup and Craigslist for furniture you could use if you don't want to invest in new. If you center the arrangement around under the fan, you should have easy access to all 3 doors if you need them.

Some bright outdoor art would look pretty over your ice chest to add some color to the walls. You could also add a few brightly colored pots with flowers or hang a few baskets for some color.

Great advice Katinparadice!

Thank you. I'm in Florida with a lanai that I had to decorate as well so I know it can be a challenge.

https://esalerugs.com/8x10-outdoor-rugs#

check out these 8 x 10 rugs on erugs.

Pick something you like then we can go from there.

It would not be very expensive to have a screen put on your opening (with a door).

as a resident of Florida you should be a lover of water flow i suggest you to place an indoor waterfall fountain like these you can get them at www.topfountain.com

As a resident of any state, you probably are a lover of the sound of water.

YES YES YES on the waterfall. I love the sound of waterfall. I found one at At Home store that makes a good amount of water noise. Here is one rug I like. Not sure if to get a bright rug or one that is neutral and just add turquoise pillows.

Thanks!! Love he pillows!

Post back when you have your rug. Would love to help more.

Glad to hear it. There are so many fun options in those colors.

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I moved my grill off my lanai. it took up too much space on the lanai and it didn’t do anything to add to the decor! We also live in the south and don’t have any problems with mosquitoes when we grill. We eat on the lanai which is screened.

Sorry, I thought it was screened. I moved mine to some pavers

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