Outdoor

Texture Adds to Residential Appeal of Performance Fabrics

Once relegated to the commercial and hospitality sectors, along with some outdoor, performance fabrics are now a regular on home furnishings in residential settings. Advances in performance, color…

Sunbrella Shade Studio Tool Simplifies Awning Design

Shade has the power to transform any outdoor space and the new Sunbrella Shade Studio allows users to explore how a finished awning could look in their own backyard. With design options from the full…
High Point Market Authority, Design Oasis
High Point Market Authority introduces its new outdoor-focused Design Oasis program.

High Point Market Authority Announces Design Oasis Program

The High Point Market Authority announces its newest program, Design Oasis, set to debut this June during the Spring 2021 Market. The program focuses on outdoor furnishings and will feature furniture…

Outdoor Furnishings for Relaxing, Entertaining

Outdoor furnishings help to create a comfortable atmosphere for entertaining and relaxing. Bring a touch of seaside charm to any outdoor space with the Savoy House Hartberg 4-light pendant. Its…
Outdoor Kitchen design, Kerrie Kelly
Kerrie Kelly shares the basics of good outdoor kitchen design.

How to Design the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen

There’s just something about the aromas and flavors of al fresco cuisine that has made barbecuing, smoking and firing up that outdoor pizza oven a significant part of our lifestyle. When it comes to…
Sunbrella
Consumers are prioritizing comfort and function in their outdoor furnishings, investing in upholstery that will stand up to the elements, like Sunbrella’s performance fabrics.

Outdoor Living Manufacturers Respond to Changing Lifestyle Needs

For years, designers have reported their clients’ desires for functional outdoor living spaces designed as an extension of the indoors and often included as part of an overall design project from the…

Universal Furniture Expands into Outdoor Category with Coastal Living

Delivering on its long-term strategy to be a whole-home resource, Universal Furniture is launching its first outdoor collection with the Coastal Living brand. Debuting in October at High Point…
outdoor lighting
Photo: Randall Whitehead

Using Outdoor Lighting to Enhance Garden Designs

As we continue to sit stewing in our homes for the safety of ourselves and others, we look for activities that will give some meaning to this very strange time. I’ve divided people into groups. There…
Madcap Cottage
This cheerful Catskills, NY, screen porch designed by Madcap Cottage mixes patterns and materials.

How Consumers Are Optimizing Outdoor Spaces in a Time of Coronavirus

Whether a sun porch, patio or balcony, taking advantage of outdoor living spaces has never been more on the radar than now, as the coronavirus pandemic around the globe has canceled travel and…

Style Board: Indoor Style Drives Outdoor Living Trends

Soothing colors, materials and easy functionality define these pieces designed to bridge indoor/outdoor living.   Bring the lush tropics to covered outdoor spaces  in Safavieh’s Barbados rug…
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