Is your outdoor living area feeling less than lively? Those finishing touches that "make a house a home" also can make your alfresco space feel fresh and cohesive. Here are seven ways to perk up the style of outdoor seating and dining areas. 1. PILLOWS Just like their indoor cousins, outdoor pillows can dramatically shift...
Tiffany C.'s screened-porch is the most used – and loved – room in her Atlanta home. Set amongst the trees, it's outfitted with a ceiling fan for warm summer days, a fireplace for chilly evenings, and two sofas for guests to enjoy while watching the outdoor TV. "Whether it's having coffee on a spring morning,...
After months of bare branches and brown landscapes, spring is sneaking in, making everything feel fresh and new ... and hopeful. And we couldn't be more excited to build on that spring feeling. Here are some ways to welcome the season and breathe fresh life into your home, indoors and out. A Fresh Doormat There's...
When Pensacola-area resident Stephanie and her husband found out their daughter was moving back to the area, it was a cause for celebration – and an outdoor upgrade. Their pool deck hosted countless pool parties and cookouts when their children were growing up. And now that both their son and daughter would be living in...
Accent pillows have a near-magical ability to transform a look. There’s no heavy lifting required, and they're easy to swap out should you want to shift with the seasons. If you’re ready to rethink the vibe of your outdoor living room, we’ve curated a few pillow combinations to inspire you. Each look creates its own...
We know you expect a lot from your outdoor furniture in terms of style, comfort and construction. And we encourage you to expect even more. Our outdoor collections include pieces that offer a little something extra, easily shifting to suit whatever the day - or the moment - brings. CHANGING FUNCTIONS On the subject of...
For anyone planning to host Thanksgiving this year, the biggest dilemma isn't whether to top the sweet potatoes with marshmallows: It's how to keep everyone safe and warm. If your family is choosing to scale back the invite list and move the feast outdoors, here are a few ways to make sure this Thanksgiving is...
While we love an expansive outdoor sofa and lounge chairs, or maybe a sectional with a chaise, not every outdoor space – or lifestyle – calls for a traditional seating collection. Sometimes you need something a little more, a little less, or a little out of the box. Or maybe you have a seating collection...
The revitalizing power of patterns and colors isn't limited to your indoor living room. From stripes to brights, they can establish an energetic tone in a new outdoor seating area, or rekindle your love for existing patio furniture. With that in mind, here are a few tips for introducing a powerful outdoor palette using upholstery...
There is a science, but also an art, behind the design of our chaises and daybeds. While they're all built for lounging, some cater to settling in with a good book, for example, while others are ideal for cuddling up with a special someone. Here are our picks for what to pair with a few...
It’s been said that "love is blind," and when it comes to home decor, we tend to agree. Just because you can’t immediately envision how a special piece is going to look in your home doesn’t mean you have to say no to it in favor of something that will match your existing decor. And...
We all need spaces at home that allow us to escape – if only for the duration of dinner or a cup of coffee. And our bistro tables and chairs were born to fill this role. They're thoughtfully styled for mixing and matching, so you can create not just a setting but an experience. For...
One look at Brooklyn-based Sarah McLellan Mee’s Instagram shows she has some serious culinary chops – just head on over to @sarahmclellanny to see for yourself. (Fair warning: If you’re at all hungry, grab a snack first.) And despite Sarah's far-reaching expertise, a specialty has quickly risen to the top. The Broadway-dancer-turned-food-writer choreographs the perfect...
If you're a fan of our St. Kitts Seating, you’re in good company: The collection's natural beauty has proven so popular that we’ve added a second version. One is classic. The other a bit dramatic. But which one is right for you? It all depends on how you’d like to style your outdoor living area....
We promise style, comfort and durability in all our industry-leading outdoor furniture. And we can’t help but have a little fun with some bonus functionality – which you might not notice at a glance. Our designers love hidden add-ons that provide convenience … and also the wow factor. These extras range from showstopping "reveals" to...
Shop Isola Dining When it came time to shoot our Italian-inspired collection, we tapped stylist, producer and author Annette Joseph. The multi-hyphenate has been spending time in Italy since she was a teen, including 12 years living on the Italian Riviera. She shares the culinary and entertaining knowledge she accrued during this time in her...
Every year, our designers travel the world in search of inspiration for fresh new designs for everything from furniture collections to pillows and decorative accessories. According to Vice President of Product Design Keshi Akino, the initial idea for our cast-aluminum Tourelle Outdoor Seating Collection started with a trip to Europe. "While strolling through a Parisian...
Roasting marshmallows in the summertime, sipping cider cuddled under a soft blanket in October – no matter the season or the activity, fire pits are often the centerpiece of outdoor living. They’re great for outdoor entertaining from early spring through late fall – and even into winter, depending on how much snow you get. Both...
From earrings to shoes, accessories can transform the look of an outfit – and your mood. And the same holds true when it comes to outdoor seating. With a new pillow here and a different end table there, you can easily shift the vibe of your outdoor living space. Need inspiration? Here’s how we used...
Looking to get more out of your outdoor space? Our collection of small-space furniture is perfectly sized for patios and townhouse living – or can be used to create even more seating in a spacious outdoor area. So, whether your entertaining style leans toward “the more, the merrier!” or “just my inner circle,” we have...
