8 Keys to the Perfect Patio Furniture Arrangement: Key 1: Identify the contact point Key 2: Find a purpose for your patio Key 3: Design like a traffic conductor (direct traffic flow) Key 4: Placement of outdoor furniture Key 5: Make people feel like at home Key 6: Separate the outdoor kitchen Key 7: Divide and conquer, divide the larger space into multiple areas Key 8: Accessorize and organize