WHAT'S HOT OUTDOORS
I saw these ideas from the Houston Chronicle today and wanted to pass them along. Hopefully, we have great weather this summer and can enjoy our time outside.
• CUSHIONS: Consumers want indoor comforts outside. Many companies sell furniture and umbrellas made with Sunbrella brand fabrics, which are "pretty much indestructible," says Chair King's Judy Evans. Water beads up and rolls off. Sunbrella also offers different grades of protection with one-, three- and five-year no-fade warranties.
• FAUX WICKER: People like the look of wicker but want to leave furniture outdoors; hence the popularity of powder-coated frames covered by resin strips. "Wicker feels like a vacation house," says Evans. "If you have a pool, you can get an entire tropical look and feel"
• FIRE PITS AS COOLERS: Load up the pit with ice and lay on the beer and sodas during the summer months.
• LOUNGE SEATING: Dining sets are no longer the big draw. Customers want outdoor rooms to look more like lounges, experts say. Contemporary designs are a big part of this look.
Source: Houston Chronicle
TAGS: Furniture Styles and Trends
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