POLYWOOD Vineyard Folding Dining Chairs, a Nautical Trestle 37 Inch Dining Table, and a Newport 18 Inch End Table in Mahogany; and Vineyard Deep Seating Chairs and Vineyard Deep Seating Ottomans in Mahogany with Dune Burlap cushions sit on a deck.

2018 Style My Space Contest: Top 3 Finalists

Written by: Caitlin Evans

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We asked our followers to submit photos of their outdoor areas for a chance to win furniture and a custom design for their space. Our three finalists: Zoe, Judy, and Nancy, each had a custom mood board developed for their space, but to decide the final winner, we put it to a vote in the POLYWOOD community.

Browse the curated looks for all three spaces and see how we brought the winner’s mood board to life—it may even inspire a backyard makeover of your own.

Space #1: Zoe

Rain falls on an empty wooden deck with trees visible in the background.

Don’t let the rain fool you, this space had so much potential! Zoe’s mission was to create a cozy seating arrangement on her upper deck while enjoying a dining set on the lower. We couldn’t have agreed with this vision more. Here was our styling solution for Zoe.

A POLYWOOD Vineyard Folding Dining Chair, a Nautical Trestle 37 Inch Dining Table, and a Newport 18 Inch End Table in Mahogany, and a Vineyard Deep Seating Chair and Vineyard Deep Seating Ottoman in Mahogany with Dune Burlap seat cushions sit under the text [THE FURNITURE, Space Number 1 ZOE].
A graphic titled Inspiration: Woodsy Colors w/ Fun Accents shows a wood deck, textured fabrics, and an earthy color palette.

Inspiration

We knew right away that a woodsy color scheme was the perfect fit for Zoe’s tree-shrouded home. We opted for mahogany-hued furniture and sand-shaded cushions to complement the dark decking, leafy green decor, and navy accents to bring a bit of drama to the aesthetic.

A graphic titled POLYWOOD Style My Space - Zoe

Space #2: Judy

A collage features four images taken from various angles of a wooden deck with aluminum furniture, potted plants, a woman with an umbrella, a hot tub, and a grill.

Judy caught our attention with this spacious, wooden patio. She utilized her space to relax and visit with friends, so it’s understandable that she requested a comfortable seating arrangement. Here was our concept for Judy.

A POLYWOOD Vineyard 3-Piece Adirondack Set and a Vineyard 7 Piece Dining Set with Trestle Legs in Teak are shown on a white background beneath the text, THE FURNITURE, Space Number 2: JUDY.
A mood board showing a red brick wall with the text above: [INSPIRATION]. Shown next to the brick image are an ecru fabric swatch, a pink Hawaiian coral peony, and tan decking. Text between reads: [NEUTRAL TONES WITH CORAL ACCENTS].

Inspiration

We wanted to highlight the warm brick siding of Judy’s home, so we selected dining and lounge furniture in complementing wood tones, along with creamy fabrics and tan decor. Flowers and tableware in a happy coral hue would brighten the space and enhance its visual appeal.

A mood board titled, POLYWOOD, Style My Space, Judy

Space #3: Nancy

A grey house features white trim, a black shingled roof, and tall trees in the background. Two greige plastic lounge chairs sit on the attached stone patio that leads to a lawn.

Nancy had been patiently waiting for spring when submitting her space for our contest, and we don’t blame her. This large outdoor space is the kind of blank canvas designers dream of. She was looking for a comfortable conversation set and an area to dine alfresco. What that in mind, this is how we envisioned Nancy’s yard.

A POLYWOOD Vineyard Curveback Adirondack 5 Piece Nautical Trestle Bar Set in White; and a Vineyard Curveback Adirondack Chair, a Vineyard 48 Inch Adirondack Bench, and a Round 18 Inch Side Table in Lime sit on a white background beneath the text, THE FURNITURE, Space Number 3: NANCY.
A mood board featuring the text, INSPIRATION at the top. Below it are images of a plant by a window with a black background, White and Lime POLYWOOD lumber swatches, a dark grey siding image, and the text, MONOCHROMATIC WITH COLOR POP.

Inspiration

We couldn’t resist suggesting a pop of color against this home’s facade. A bright white dining set could continue the grey and white monochromatic theme, while vibrant green lounge pieces would introduce contrast to the space, offsetting nicely against the cool greys of the exterior hardscapes, siding, and trim.

A mood board features the text, POLYWOOD, Style My Space, Nancy

The WINNER: Zoe

Drumroll, please. Our community voted for this space’s makeover, which was completed just in time for Zoe to enjoy a barbecue with her family on Mother’s Day. What a perfect way to enjoy their new furniture together. Check out Zoe’s take on our design inspiration—she loves it, and so do we!

A before and after collage shows an image of an empty wooden deck on the left and an image of a furnished deck on the right with POLYWOOD Vineyard Deep Seating Chairs and Vineyard Deep Seating Ottomans in Mahogany with Dune Burlap cushions and a Newport 18 Inch End Table and Vineyard Folding 5 Piece Dining Set with Trestle Legs in Mahogany.
A mood board titled [THE FINAL LOOK, Style My Space Contest]. Below it is a POLYWOOD Vineyard Folding 5-Piece Dining Set with Trestle Legs and a Newport 18-Inch End Table in Mahogany, Vineyard Deep Seating Chairs and Vineyard Deep Seating Ottomans in Mahogany with Dune Burlap cushions, mint green pillows, and a blue-and-white patterned rug. Wine, Silver, Forest Green, Beige, and Navy color swatches are shown at the bottom.

“We are very happy with everything that was sent, and we are already dreaming up how to style our future fire pit with POLYWOOD Adirondack chairs.”

– Zoe