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4 Important Tips For Buying A Patio Umbrella

A hot, sunny day is great for the swimming pool or stretching out on your favorite chaise lounge, but even the most well appointed deck or patio can be uncomfortable without the benefit of a well-...

Fire Pits & Features: Choosing the perfect fire source for your patio

There’s nothing as magical and alluring as the dancing flames of a fire. Fire adds color and movement, warmth, and instant class. It’s a focal point for whatever space it occupies, something to gat...

The Adirondack Chair: A Timeless Classic

First conceived around the turn of the 20th century, the Adirondack chair has remained a fixture of patios, porches, and beach houses ever since. The Adirondack chair is the perfect marriage of com...

Three tips for buying your perfect outdoor dining set

Finally, you’re inviting over the couple next door for drinks and appetizers after years of “we really should get together sometime” calls back and forth over the fence. You meant it, really, but ...

Teak: Tropical Beauty for Your Outdoor Space

Picture a teak sofa adorned with cushions under a voluminous willow which pulls the rich natural colors around it and provides them with a golden glow. Or perhaps a teak dining set and chairs over...

The Story of Goldilocks and the Three Chaise Lounges

Once upon a time, there was a young woman named Goldilocks. She was in the market for a new chaise lounge for her patio, and wanted to find a piece that was the perfect combination of luxury and st...

How to Accessorize Your Adirondack

You’ve nailed the essence of luxury and ultimate relaxation by adding classic Adirondack chairs to your outdoor space. Now, what if we told you it could be even better? Almost anything can be impr...

Top Five Ways to Shade Your Designer Outdoor Patio

No luxury outdoor entertainment area is complete without the perfect shading method. When it comes to your patio area, shading must include two aspects: functionality and style. While there are ma...

Dining Out In the Comfort of Your Own Backyard

  Imagine a gorgeous outdoor private table; in the center sits a bouquet of fresh peonies, the scent wafting over candlelight while dinner is served for you and yours. Or the clinking of margarita...

Weathered and Worn: A New Look

Kingsley-Bate Sag Harbor Woven 45" x 32" Rectangular Coffee Table   Hi guys, I'm back with this week's trend: distressed furniture. This is a really cool trend, because you can buy furniture tha...

Front Porch Living Spaces

Kingsley-Bate Amelia Hanging Daybed Hi guys, this week I’m going to talk about the ever-increasing popularity of turning your front porch into an additional outdoor living space. This is a great i...

Having Fun With Bright Colors and Bold Patterns

Shop our complete collection here! Hi guys, this week I am here to talk about another great trend for the summer: bright colors and bold patterns for your outdoor living accessories. This trend is...