Summertime is meant to be spent outside. But not all of us have a large and lavish porch or deck to spend it on. Small outdoor spaces can be frustrating to decorate, too; so much outdoor furniture is sized for a big deck or patio. But there IS hope for smaller spaces. Space-saving outdoor furniture […]
Summer is almost here, and people everywhere are itching to spend more time outside – and more time with people. Back yard entertaining is already seeing a surge in popularity, and will only become more common as weather warms up. If your backyard isn’t equipped to be a main entertaining spot, now’s a good time […]
With autumn starting to creep in and nighttime coming a little earlier every day, for many people it’s time to start saying goodbye to outdoor entertaining. But if you really love a good barbecue and an evening conversation out in fresh air, you aren’t totally out of luck when summer starts to wane. Fire pits, […]
The most important factor in choosing your outdoor furniture isn’t appearance, cost, or durability – it’s how you want to unwind. Of course, the layout of your yard, garden, deck, or patio will influence the kind of furniture you can have. But the type of seating you end up with will really define the way […]
It’s that time of year again: when everyone is getting ready to whip their outdoor spaces into shape for summer. But if you’re short on space? All this talk of new decks, outdoor kitchens, and landscaping projects may seem out of reach. Even if you only have a small deck, patio, or even balcony, though, […]
Space is a major limiting factor when it comes to buying outdoor furniture. Not only do you have to decide how much furniture you have room for on your deck or patio, but also how much of the space you want to dedicate to pieces you might not use that often – and pieces you […]
Aluminum and resin wicker are two of the most popular materials in contemporary outdoor furniture design. These newer materials offer a slew of advantages over more traditional materials like cast iron, wood, or natural wicker, and are both smart, all-weather choices for your outdoor space. But they’re also quite distinct from each other, both in […]
Summer is the season for outdoor entertaining; barbecues and pool parties and just lounging around spending time with friends and family and soaking up a little sun. But it can be difficult to decorate a one-season space, especially if you have a relatively small deck or patio. One of the best ways to maximize seating […]
To my mind, there are essentially two kinds of outdoor furniture: the kind you get because you need it sometimes, and the kind you have because you use it often. The former tend to be inexpensive first, stowable second, and everything else a distant third. But the latter are all about appearance, comfort, and long […]