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How To Buy An Outdoor Rocking Chair 2021

The question of how to buy an outdoor rocking chair might seem strange to some; I mean it's a chair and it rocks and which color should I choose, right? But if you've spent time shopping for a rock...

The Best Value Outdoor Rocking Chair

The Best Value Outdoor Rocking Chair Many mass market retailers are happy to sell you an inexpensive, lightweight rocking chair that is marketed as being suitable for outdoor use. But in reality,...

Kingsley Bate Furniture in Famous Places

Kingsley-Bate teak furniture is famous among architects and designers for its beauty & durability. Kingsley-Bate is found all over America in famous places, including those noted below: Bosto...

Trusted Brands in Outdoor Furniture

Premium selections from the most trusted brands in outdoor furniture We only bring you the best of the best! Unlike much of the furniture sold today, each of our pieces is held to the highest stand...

Teak furniture – why is it more expensive?

True teak (tectona grandis) is rare and difficult to grow. It only grows in certain parts of the world, none of them near the US and Europe, where demand is highest. Indonesia and Burma are two of ...

Is painted outdoor furniture weatherproof?

Usually not! Why? Because underneath most painted outdoor furniture is low quality - non-weatherproof - wood. Manufacturers and big box retailers pretend that the paint makes the furniture weatherp...

What’s the best high-end furniture for my yard?

Several types of outdoor furniture look good in premium homes and gardens, the most popular being metal (usually aluminum), woven (“wicker”), and wood. Often these are mixed into transitional styl...

Barlow Tyrie Furniture in Famous Places

As the premier brand of English teak garden furniture in the world, Barlow Tyrie pieces can be found a literally thousands of important locations worldwide. A short list follows. Please contact us ...

Patio Design Trend: Bring the Indoors Outside

Patio furniture from 50 years ago looked like it belonged distinctly on the patio and nowhere else: heavy wrought iron pieces cast in flower and shell patterns, steel or aluminum stamped chairs and...

Freshen Up Your Outdoor Space

You invested in a handsome patio set some years ago (has it really been that long?) and for many summers it was the jewel of your outdoor space. But Mother Nature can be a harsh mistress and your f...

5 Features of Quality Outdoor Fabrics

You’re finally investing in a quality patio furniture set. You expect it to look great and be comfortable for many seasons to come (unlike cheap sets bought in the past from the big box stores) so...

How To Transform Your Pool Deck into a Luxurious Paradise in Time for Summer

Summers at your house are measured in cannonballs, sunburns, and intense games of Marco Polo. Your backyard pool is the centerpiece of the season--you spend more time on the pool deck than any othe...