Here’s Your Guide to Refreshing Your Outdoor Living Room for Spring

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Does your definition of the term "living room" begin and end with the four walls adjacent to your kitchen? Then you might be missing out on the seriously refreshing experience of creating an al fresco living space.

Just picture it: You're curled up with a good book on a comfy sofa surrounded by squishy throw pillows... and you can hear birds chirping and feel the sun on your face.

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Convinced you need an outdoor living room yet? To show you how to create one that feels just as inviting and functional as your indoor family room, we rounded up springtime essentials from Walmart to turn this patio into a sleek oasis that's not only perfect for entertaining, but also ideal for solo lounging.

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1. Better Homes & Gardens River Oaks 5-Piece Wicker Conversation Set with Patio Covers, $1,396

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The most important part of any living room is the couch, of course. This wicker conversation set fits the bill with weather-resistant material that's also extremely plush and comfortable.

2. Better Homes & Gardens Outdoor Toss Pillow, $16.78

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Really amplify the cozy factor with squishy throw pillows in a comforting hue.

3. Better Homes & Gardens 13" x 19" Outdoor Toss Pillow, Ivory Woven, $12.82

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With its fluffy tassels, this tufted pillow is a sweet addition to your outdoor decor.

4. Arden Selections Sapphire Leala 16 x 16 in. Outdoor Toss Pillow, Set of 2, $31.92

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Complete the cozy collection with this sapphire blue pillow for an extra pop of color.

5. Better Homes & Gardens Turquoise Medallion Outdoor Rug, $70

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The pièce de résistance of your outdoor living room: A beautiful, weather-proof rug that pulls the space together and takes it beyond zhuzhed-up patio to opulent, inviting living space.

6. Better Homes & Gardens 9-foot Outdoor Market Patio Umbrella, $59.67

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For super sunny days, unfurl this oversized umbrella to create a shady spot for lounging.

7. Gap Home New Blue 6-Inch Blue & White Assorted Fine Ceramic Bowls, Set of 4, $18.97

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Upgrade your usual plastic outdoor dinnerware with these ceramic bowls, perfect for serving up spring fruits and other snacks best enjoyed outside.

8. Mainstays Camfield 20 Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Silver Tableware Service for 4, $10.97

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Set out shiny silverware to encourage guests to dig into the snacks at their leisure. Pretty soon they'll all be asking you tips for setting up their own outdoor living rooms.

Also pictured:

DII Rustic Farmhouse Cotton Chevron Blanket Throw with Fringe For Chair, $26.99
Better Homes & Garden White Rustic Ceramic Decorative Table Vase, $9.82
Mainstays Umbrella Base, $24.88
Reston Lloyd Calypso Basics Tidbit Melamine Tray, $26.95