A nice touch to a patio furniture collection is an outdoor serving cart. These pieces serve as both table and places to store drinks and food. This example comes from McGuire and features a sliding tray so you can greatly increase the surface area. At the bottom of the serving cart are two removable trays with handles to help in serving with easy to grab handles. Price: $2,700. See product: here.
When it comes to patio and outdoor furniture, why not make them part of the surroundings and harmonious with nature. According to designer Richard Schultz "I wanted to design a chair which looked like a shrub pruned to look like a chair". The Topiary Collection does a fine job of adding an organic element to their natural surroundings and features chairs, benches, and tables in muted or vibrant colors. See the rest of the classic and decorative furniture for inside or out back on the patio by Richard Schultz here.
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Patio furniture is my favorite type of furniture because it is meant for relaxing with friends and enjoying life. In the past few years a growing trend of luxury furniture made for outdoors has emerged and companies like Gandia Blasco, B&B Italia, and Dedon have made quite a splash out by the pool. Here are some of the most impressive patio furniture designs from around the world in a variety of styles from super sleek to woven wicker all with one thing in common, they look extremely inviting. Have a great summer and enjoy your patio furniture!!

The Crinoline Chair from designer Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia High Back Arm Chair $3,280 Hand woven by local artisans in the Philippines
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Here are some colorful patio accessories to brighten up your leisure time in the back yard that double as planters and tables from the MOMA collection from VONDOM of Spain. Designer Javier Mariscal was sure to include some vibrant and muted colors to tastefully fit into your environment and various heights for a little variety as well. See the entire collection from VONDOM
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Previously we showed you the solid wood planters from Deep Stream Designs and their latest release, the LEED Commercial Planters & Recyclers built with HDPE planks made from recycled milk jugs keeps with their "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle," belief. The use of recycled plastic "lumber" planks eliminates the cutting of trees and uses less energy to manufacture, not to mention they require NO maintenance, never needing to be painted or stained, and they will never rot or splinter. LEED Commercial Planters & Recycling Bins are available in various sizes including 36, 42, and 72 inch widths. Prices start at $590.00 for Standard 36 width with liner. See and order the entire collection of planters and recycling waste receptacles from Deep Stream Designs here.

