Outdoor patio furniture needs to be designed with Mother Nature in mind. This means finding pieces that are crafted from the right materials to withstand exposure to all the elements, yet still look great.

Lowest Prices for Patio Furniture Online

Outdoor Furniture Now offers the finest selections in wicker and teak patio furniture online to suit every taste, style and need. Shopping online means you get to see the styles you’re buying without the inconvenience of visiting a showroom across town.

Of course, having access to a range of patio furniture online also means there are no high showroom rental costs, so you know the prices are kept low and Outdoor Furniture Now can pass those savings on to you – the customer.

Outdoor Dining Sets

An outdoor dining set for your patio can be an excellent location to enjoy a meal or just gather around after a barbecue.

You might prefer something with a more formal dining feel, such as the Turks Dining Set. This set has a frame manufactured from powder-coated, corrosion-resistant aluminium.  The table’s tempered glass top is easy to clean and the high-backed chairs come with weather proof, machine washable ivory-colored cushions that can make any patio look classy.

Perhaps you want an outdoor dining set that is a little more relaxed, with wicker furniture and an ottoman for each place setting, creating an atmosphere more conducive to lounging. In this case, the Cayman Dining Set may be the one for you.  This set is perfect for enjoying a great meal and afterwards, putting up your feet for some R&R.  This weatherproof set is also built to maximize space; the ottomans fit underneath the chairs, and the chairs fit perfectly underneath the table to form a nice, neat square.

Either of these outdoor patio furniture options will allow you to eat at the table outdoors but still relax in comfort and style.

Chaise Lounges

You can create that resort-style feel right in your own yard with a chaise lounge out by the pool, on the balcony or out on the patio. These designs are sturdy, yet comfortable so you can laze in style as you soak up the sun.

The chaise lounges feature corrosion-resistant aluminum frames, powder-coated in a color to suit your décor, weatherproof cushions and are accompanied by a matching accent table.

One of the most unique, modern designs is the Tortola Double Chaise Lounge Set.  This set is through-dyed for UV protection and gives your outdoors a nice South Pacific feel.

You can buy chaise lounges to compliment other outdoor patio furniture you have, or buy them on their own to give you the ideal place to lay back and relax.

Outdoor Conversation Sets

An outdoor conversation set can create a wonderfully relaxed ambience on any patio or in any yard. Wide, comfortable wicker chairs and a matched low table make them the perfect place to entertain, get together or simply enjoy a cup of coffee.

The sets are made of sturdy wicker-look weatherproof material around a corrosion-resistant aluminum frame and features comfortable padded cushions on the seats; an accent table completes the setting.

The Antilles Conversation Set is one of the most efficient and popular outdoor patio sets you’ll see.  It’s not only unique and comfortable, but it also fits inside itself. Specifically designed, the two oversized chairs open up for the regular sized chairs to fit inside. Then placed together they form a cone shape for the accent table to sit neatly on top.

Outdoor Sofa Sets

An outdoor sofa set is the ideal way to dress up any patio or entertaining area. Offering your guests comfort and style means finding the right sofa set that is properly crafted to withstand the elements.

The outdoor sofa sets at Outdoor Furniture Now feature 2-cushion “Love Seats,” 3-cushion sofas, or even L-shaped cushioned corner seats. Mix and match your style and size requirements to your own patio. Add as many single armchair style seats as you need, and complete your set with a matched coffee table.

Seating seven guests, the Trinidad Sofa Set is one of the most contemporary outdoor sets available. It is completed with a sofa, a love seat, 2 chairs and a coffee table, and could be mistaken for your living room. With comfort like this, you may find yourself spending more time outside than ever before.

One of the reasons why all weather rattan has enjoyed such popularity in recent years is because of the improved design choices that allow you to pick and choose; the love chair, the teardrop, or the half moon are very popular designs available on the market today. Each of these creations bring a new dimension to living. Most of these pieces of furniture are modular in design and very comfortable to boot.

Life-Like Look

Another reason for the popularity of this type of furniture is the life-like look of all weather rattan furniture. Many pieces may look like the real thing, but in fact they are made of synthetic materials.

Made to Last

Regardless if you buy all weather rattan or wicker furniture for your outdoor area, both will last many years as good manufacturers will put great care into their product. Make sure you select only the best and determine quality by looking at the manufacturing process.

A good manufacturer will weave polyethylene-based manmade fibers over a powder-coated aluminum frame. This will make the furniture strong, yet lightweight. It will also be corrosion resistant. Polyethylene-based manmade fibers are used to weatherproof these pieces 100%. Dye is added to give the piece a modern contemporary look.

Easy Care and Maintenance

We all live busy lives. No one wants to spend their time cleaning and caring for outdoor furniture. All weather rattan doesn’t require timely maintenance and cleaning. You simply wipe the furniture with a moist cloth to remove dirt.

Weight

All weather rattan is lightweight, making it easy for anyone to rearrange, lift and carry. There is nothing worse than being dependant on others when you simply want to change the look of your outdoor setting.

Affordable

Thanks to a growing number of wholesale suppliers you can order your patio furniture online and save money. These suppliers usually order and ship directly from the warehouse. Unlike a furniture store, these businesses don’t have large overheads they add to the cost of your furniture.

All Types Available

Outdoor furniture comes in all sorts and sizes. The good thing is that you can also mix and match different types because many of them are color coordinated. It’s a good idea to shop around while looking for quality workmanship as well as good prices. Whether you want a sofa, chaise lounge, a conversation set or a dining set to entertain your friends and family, you will find a large selection of all weather rattan patio furniture online.

Imagine walking out on a balcony and seeing exquisite outdoor patio furniture. Isn’t it much more appealing to walk onto a fully furnished deck or patio? Your first thought may be to wonder if the furniture comes with the house, which would surely be a great incentive. Even if it doesn’t come with the home, it will give the potential buyer a better idea of how the patio or balcony could look with great furniture and accessories.

So what does all of this mean for you? As a realtor, it means that you should definitely look into hiring a home stager if you haven’t already. It also means you need to think about the interior and exterior space of your properties. People don’t just buy homes because they look good on the inside, the outside is also important.  Many homeowners take pride in their backyards, gardens and patios. The outdoor area of a home is just as important as the inside to most people. As a home stager, you need to develop relationships with outdoor patio furniture retailers in order to deliver what your consumers want.  As a potential homeowner, you definitely should be looking at a home that shows its full potential.  Empty space can often be misleading in terms of decorating space for your new home. Home staging gives you a better idea of what you can do with your property once you decide to purchase. There’s nothing wrong with leaving something to the imagination, but why imagine if you don’t have to?

Outdoor Furniture Now Earns Better Business Bureau Accreditation

Chicago, IL – November 23, 2010 – Becoming an Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau is an honor not accorded to all businesses; because not all businesses meet eligibility standards.  Outdoor Furniture Now is pleased to announce today that it has met all BBB standards and is now an Accredited Business.

“Accreditation in the BBB is by invitation only” says Steve J. Bernas, president & CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois.  “And only those businesses that meet our high standards, and pass the review process are approved by our Board of Directors.”

As with all businesses that are Accredited by the BBB, Outdoor Furniture Now has committed to the BBB Code of Business Practices.  The Code is a comprehensive set of policies, procedures and best practices on how businesses treat consumers.  These standards call for building trust, embodying integrity, advertising honestly and being truthful.  Bernas adds “To maintain their Accreditation a business must be transparent, honor their promises, be responsive to their customers, and safeguard their privacy.”

Outdoor Furniture Now is proud to be a BBB Accredited Business.  In today’s world it is imperative that our customers know how seriously we take our commitment to excellence and good customer service.  Our achieving BBB Accreditation exemplifies that goal.

Outdoor Furniture Now has been offering consumers the best in outdoor patio furniture.  Their desire is to stay focused on what they do best; provide outstanding products and unsurpassed customer service.

About the Better Business Bureau: As a private, non-profit organization, the purpose of the Better Business Bureau is to promote an ethical marketplace.  BBBs help resolve buyer/seller complaints by means of conciliation, mediation and arbitration.  BBBs also review advertising claims, online business practices and charitable organizations.  BBBs develop and issue reports on business and nonprofit organizations and encourage people to check out a company or charity before making a purchase or donation.

With the holidays near, many people will stop by your home just to say hello. There are some people who you simply may not want coming past the front door. There’s nothing wrong with keeping someone outdoors as long as you have somewhere nice and comfortable for them to sit.  What’s the sense of going inside, taking their coat, having them remove their shoes or wipe them down on the rug if you don’t have to? Your outdoor visits can be as long or short as you like when you have nice comfortable porch furniture. You can serve light refreshments or pour a few cups of coffee or hot cocoa to keep warm while entertaining guests.

Don’t worry about harsh storms having an impact on your furniture because it’s made from weatherproof materials that can withstand the most adverse weather conditions within reason.  Whether you have something like the Guadelupe sofa set or Keys conversation set, your porch furniture doesn’t have to have an off-season this year. There are several ways to enjoy your furniture throughout the year; this is one of many suggestions that will keep your furniture in use at all times.

Graveyard Halloween Theme

3 Spooky Halloween Themes for Your Quality Patio Furniture

• Ghosts and Goblins: You wouldn’t want to use a friendly ghost like Casper, but this theme should be fun and fairly easy to create. You have multiple options for your ghosts. You can either purchase actual ghost props from a Halloween or party shop or make a few ghosts at home with leftover fabrics from sheets and old clothing. Either way, a ghost theme is a good way to utilize your outdoor furniture. Halloween lights and other enhancements are also great for complimenting this theme.
• Frankenstein: For this theme you will need to purchase a life size Frankenstein inflatable prop to place on your porch. You can have him standing on your outdoor dining table or sitting/standing on a chair to make him appear to be even larger from afar. In addition, you will need other Frankenstein inspired decorations like stream lights, lamps etc. You should add some eerie music or a motion activated sound machine that will make spooky sounds whenever someone comes on your porch. These items can be found at most costume shops and retail party outlets both on and offline.
• Graveyard: This theme is the scariest of them all because you can do more with it. There are motion activated tombs that open up when someone comes on your porch. Many of these tombs have skeletons or other scary life-size figures inside. There are also many other props and lighting effects that can be used to accessorize your patio furniture. The graveyard them can be a lot of fun to create.

There are several other Halloween themes that will allow you to utilize your quality patio furniture. If you don’t currently own any patio furniture, you should take advantage of the season clearance and purchase some outdoor furniture online as soon as possible. Halloween is still a few weeks away and there’s still some time for your furniture to arrive.

One of the advantages of having a balcony as opposed to a patio is that you can still use your furniture for a long period of time before putting it away for the winter. Another advantage is that your balcony provides you with additional space to decorate for holidays like Halloween, Christmas and even Valentine’s Day. You can make several enhancements throughout the year to keep your balcony in tune with every season. If you reside in a high rise condominium building or apartment complex with covered balconies, you may never have to bring your furniture indoors, especially if you purchase all weather wicker furniture.  Another important factor in choosing furniture for your balcony depends on the amount of space you have available. Below you can take a look at our recommendations on the pieces to purchase for your balcony based on size.

• Small Balconies: Usually smaller seating arrangements are good for small balconies. You can purchase a small dining set or something like the Keys Conversation set to avoid clutter on a small balcony.
• Mid-Sized Balconies: When you have mid-sized balcony, you can opt for something like the Antilles Conversation Set. If you prefer something a little more relaxing, you can get a comfortable Chaise Lounge Set instead.
• Large Balconies: If you have a spacious balcony, you have more room to be creative. Large balconies look great with a large outdoor dining set for four like the Cayman Dining Set and an additional piece of furniture like the Dominca Canopy Bed for relaxation.

Balcony furniture creates an ambience for your home from the outside, making it appear luxurious to passersby. Having a nicely decorated balcony also adds value to the look of your entire building or complex, which can attract renters and potential buyers. When a building looks nice on the outside, residents tend to take more care of it. Your neighbors may even knock on your door to ask where you bought your lovely balcony furniture from.

Top 5 Fun Fall Colors for Your Outdoor Living Design

1. Lagoon is a lighter shade of turquoise known to add a tropical splash to your décor during the fall and even going into the winter season.
2. Golden Glow is a deep earthly shade of yellow that creates a retro feel for your outdoor living area and compliments most earth tones
3. Living Coral is a soft yet slightly darkened pink great for accenting Lagoon, Golden Glow and other soft colors
4. Oyster Gray is a faint grayish color that is neutral enough to compliment all colors of the season
5. Woodbine is a light member of the green family that offers an earthly feel and goes along with most browns, oranges and other fall colors.

These colors each provide something special for your outdoor living area, with Lagoon being in the blue family; it provides a calm and relaxed feel. Golden Glow and Woodbine will compliment the colors of the falling leaves as members of the green and yellow families. Living Coral offers a soft and dainty appeal to any area and oyster gray is a simple tone that can be complimented by a wide variety of colors. These colors are great for accessorizing your outdoor living design with furniture covers or cushions, pillows, centerpieces, plants, dining utensils and practically any accessory you can think of.

Lagoon Blue

Golden Glow

Living Coral

Oyster Gray

Woodbine

Top 5 Outdoor Living Trends

• Cooking Trends: Although the summer is gone, cooking outdoors is not quite over yet. For instance, appliance retailer Fuego Living released the Stainless Still Modular Outdoor Grill. This grill is equipped with counter space, cabinets and extra compartments for storing food and dishes. This type of grill makes it possible for you to build the outdoor kitchen of your dreams.
• Lighting Trends: Outdoor lighting is a must, especially in the fall when daylight savings time occurs and it begins to get dark earlier. For this reason, many homeowners are looking into modern and stylish lighting systems. Innovative retailers like Ikea carry illuminated walkways, cubed lamps and the ever so popular stream lights for a modernized lighting arrangement.
• Warming Trends: There are several ways to warm up your patio or backyard during the cooler months of the year. Some of the most common for those with outdoor living scenes are fire pits and outdoor fire tables. These are both great ways to keep warm and add lighting as well.
• Entertaining Trends: It’s becoming more common to find people with Flat screen televisions accompanying their outdoor furniture and living arrangements. Although the televisions more than likely are brought into the home each night, they are still a major element of the outdoor living scene.
• Curtain Trends: Many people purchase sheer curtains to create a sense of privacy and exclusivity to their outdoor scene. They also help to keep the area warm by locking in the heat from warming element of your choice. These are often the same curtains used during the summer for shading purposes and can be found at most bed and bath specialty stores or at basic retailers of home goods.

These are simple enhancements that will improve your already fabulous outdoor living area. Whether you have a small patio or a huge backyard, adding any of these elements are guaranteed to create a lush and lavish setting for entertaining guests.

This year’s most popular trends can be summed up in one word – color!  Bright turquoises and greens and yellows are being used more than ever to bring the feel of summer to homes.  Patterns have also become very popular with summer trends.  Big, bold floral prints are an especially fashionable summer look.  In the past, furniture was mostly neutral with vibrant colors used only as accents.  The days of neutral with just a pop of color are gone.  Today the brighter and bolder the color, the better!  Now try bright cushions with neutral throw pillows instead; the basic concept is the same except with a modern twist!

Metallics are also hot this summer!  Wrought iron and aluminum chairs and tables reflect the sun beautifully and fit right in with the metallic trend.  They also provide a perfect palate to show off all the bright colors of summer.  Another great way to incorporate metallics into your outdoor space is to use bronze, silver, or gold wind chimes, garden ornaments, or lighting fixtures.  Unique votives can also provide fun accents for your tables.

They say design is in the details, and that is certainly true of this summer’s trends.  Fun embellishments such as rope trim, fringed pillows and outdoor throws are a great way to show off your new summer style without spending too much money.  Accessorizing is a key component to trends this summer, so anything goes: outdoor area rugs, inexpensive lighting, and pillows.  These small accessories are an easy and inexpensive way to transform your outdoor space while adopting the modern styles.

A very important element when it comes to purchasing summer outdoor furniture online is comfort!  Since you’ll probably be spending a lot of time out in the nice weather, be sure to invest in items that will make everyone enjoy your outdoor space more.  Large cushions and pillows covered in soft fabrics are a must!

Furniture can get very expensive, especially if you continue to buy new pieces to keep up with trends.  By buying outdoor furniture online, you can often find great prices and keep up with the newest styles.  There are endless possibilities to bring your outdoor furniture up to date and incorporate the summer’s best trends.  Remember no matter what trends you choose to follow, aim for comfort because that’s what will allow you to enjoy your outdoor space the most!