That’s right, folks! Spring is coming and it’s time for a patio upgrade. To celebrate this wonderful time of the year, Patio Productions will be giving away one 5-pc Fusion wicker dining set for free to one lucky winner!

The Prize

The winner of our sweepstakes will become the proud new owner of our best-selling Fusion Teak 5-Pc Square Dining Set! This elegant piece of modern outdoor furniture features a sturdy and rust-proof aluminum framework, supporting a gorgeous natural teak tabletop and teak armrests. The seats are made from our top-quality textilene mesh sling material, perfectly fitted for performance and comfort. Come rain, snow, or shine, the Fusion set will look great and withstand the worst weather Mother Nature can throw at it all year round!

Ta-Da!

This is a $1299 value, and it can be yours for free!

How to Enter

Have a Facebook account? Then you’re already most of the way there!

1.) Visit us over on our Patio Productions Facebook page and click the “Like” button.

Step 1: Like us!

2.) After you’ve “Liked” us, you will be taken to a special landing page! Follow the red arrow to the “Sweepstakes” tab and Click it.

Step 2: Click the Sweepstakes Tab!

3.) Now you’ll be taken to the official entry page. Click the big green “Enter Sweepstakes” button to fill in your information!

Step 3: Click the big green button!

4.) Fill out the entry form. Please include all the relevant information including your name and contact info so we can get a hold of you if you win the prize! Now’s also a good time to read our “terms and conditions.” If you understand the rules of the contest, click the toggle signifying you’ve read all our legalese and then click the blue submit button! You can share your official entry on your Facebook wall as well by toggling the “share this” button above the blue “Submit” button.

Step 4: Fill out the Form!

5.) Once the form is filled out and you’ve clicked the “submit” button, you’ll reach a confirmation page. This will give you one more chance to share this contest with your friends! Sharing is caring, after all! Of course… not sharing with your friends means you have better chances of winning the prize yourself, right? It’s up to you to decide just how much publicity you want our contest to get

You should receive a confirmation email within a few minutes. Please keep this for your records! If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact us at (888) 994-9196 and we will make sure your entry is properly set-up.

Spread the Word!

Part of the fun of a contest like this is all in getting your friends involved! Have some pals or family members in need of a new outdoor set? Encourage them to sign up for this sweepstakes! After all, if it ends up in their backyard – you’ll definitely be going over there to enjoy it!

You can share this page on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, or any other social platform you love to use to get the word out. Just link to this page or our Facebook profile page! Help us make this sweepstakes an exciting and wonderful event!

Best of luck to you, contestants, and I hope the winner (whoever you are, you lucky individual you!) enjoys the Fusion patio set!

Any questions? Comments? Concerns? Want to find out when our next patio furniture sale or contest is? Please don’t hesitate to get a hold of us! Call us at (888) 994-9196 or email us at Info@PatioProductions.com.

Contest brought to you by Patio Productions!

Great Design is always changing

Tastes and trends in the patio furnitureindustry are difficult to pin down. They seem to change with every warm season, and perhaps now more than ever, with technology and environmental consciousness becoming pivotal to the design and use of any and all outdoor furnishings.

The 2011 Outdoor Furniture Market, which took place in Chicago, was fairly eye-opening in that regard.

This year, the trends and predictions we are making have little to do with aesthetics. Outdoor furniture is not just about “the look” anymore, but rather, the deep mechanics and attributes – “the how” and “the why” – that make contemporary design what it is.

For example, major outdoor furniture manufacturer Tropitone announced their new line of chairs, dubbed “URComfort.” What makes these chairs fascinating is not their appearance, which is itself fairly typical for a piece of patio furniture. Rather, the overall design of the chair is what makes it compelling: taking a cue from business-class airline seating, the URComfort allows for articulated movement within the seat and backrest of the chair based on a series of carefully designed ergonomic fulcrums, or “pinch points.” So what does this mean, in English? Basically, the chair adapts to your body. And not just in an “it makes an impression of your butt” sort of way: when your body shifts, the chair shifts right along with you and essentially recalibrates its fulcrums and density distribution to optimize your comfort.

Sunbrella fabrics have been increasingly popular over the last few years, and that trend is well-set to continue into the new year. Sunbrella manufactures a beautiful product (just look at our patio furniture outfitted with high quality Sunbrella cushions!) but, more importantly, they make a product that serves an invaluable purpose. Unlike most cushions, Sunbrella fabrics offer superior water repellency, fade-resistance, and weather-resistance. And so they should: Sunbrella has also made a name for themselves producing boat enclosures and sail covers for speedboats and other maritime vessels. Sunbrella also has the distinction of being one of the most eco-friendly businesses in the industry, operating efficient and waste-reductive plants as well as a “Recycle My Sunbrella” program to reduce post-consumer waste.

Click to visit Sunbrella Fabrics

Speaking of environmentally friendly furniture, that seems to be the most compelling and rising trend in patio furniture for the upcoming years. Interest in green furniture has been steadily rising for the past few years and this progress shows no sign of stopping. Just take a look at this data, pulled from Google Search Insights:

Reclaimed wood is on the rise

As you can see, while traditional wood-centric search terms are falling out of favor, user behaviors and online searches for “reclaimed wood furniture” and related terms are on the rise.

The environment will continue to be a major issue we face as a global society, and our consumer trends will almost certainly continue to support that. That’s why it’s so important for those of us in the furniture industry to start developing new ways to produce and reduce the costs of safe, environmentally friendly outdoor furniture.

So, there you have it. Much like 2011, outdoor furniture design trends in 2012 will focus heavily on functional factors like comfort and manufacturing, and will shine a lot less emphasis on developing furniture that “looks” different. Expect much of the same aesthetically when summer rolls around, but expect to be blown away by the sheer comfort and utility of these new patio sets! 2012 will be a year of great change… and hopefully, these good design trends will continue on indefinitely!

Every year, we get huge amounts of customers and visitors sometime around spring. It makes sense, right? The weather begins to warm up again, the days last longer, and suddenly everyone is thinking about spending their time relaxing outside and enjoying the majesty of our brightest, warmest seasons. Perfect time to invest in a great new patio furniture set, outdoor sofa, or daybed.

But why wait until the spring time? Why wait until furniture stores and online retailers get crowded with demand? Why pay more for something that becomes more scarce and, therefore, more costly as the summertime approaches?

Now is the perfect time to get a hold of some luxury outdoor furniture! Costs are low, and comfort is high!

Sure, you’ll have to wait a bit until you can actually make good use of your newly-acquired outdoor sectional sofa or bistro table. I know how hard that sort of anticipation can be!

But think about it. Look at our overstock blowout sale! We’re talking savings of almost one thousand dollars on some of these items! Price reductions in the 20% to 60% range, with most items sitting pretty at around 45% off!

Now is easily the best time to buy your patio furniture online. Why would I call so much attention to this? Why would I point out that our prices are so low right now, and they will only go up as the warm months draw closer?

Well, you got me. The truth is, these things are taking up a lot of space in our warehouse and we’d like to clear them out to make room for new patio inventory (we’re pulling in some new experimental models this year that we’re pretty excited about!), as well as many of our other fine products from LTD Online Stores.

So please, take advantage of our “Fall Cleaning” blowout sale! Get an incredible price on a great outdoor furniture set, and help us make some room in our warehouses!

Here’s to a happy holiday

- The Patio Productions Team

With that in mind, we’ve put together this great infographic on the science and statistics of your every-day siesta! Enjoy- and please, be sure to share it with friends and all the nap-lovers in your life!

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Basically, an outdoor wicker sectional is a set of sofa composed of multiple sections of couches that includes at least two pieces that are connected at 90 degrees angle or greater, and is either made from natural or synthetic fiber. This can also be referred to as a corner sofa as it is commonly propped against the wall or other furnishings. One feature worth noting about this outdoor furniture is that it is inexpensive as oppose to other furniture used outdoors, but is equally at par when it comes to quality and aesthetics. Nonetheless, as almost all wicker sectionals are handcrafted, they are highly individualistic, which means it would be difficult to find two pieces that look exactly the same.

You don’t have to worry about looking for the perfect outdoor wicker sectional sofa for your garden as such furnishings are sold in most major home improvement stores and furniture shops. There are an assortment of options to choose from in terms of forms, designs, sizes, and finishes. You could even find wicker sectionals crafted from natural fibers like abaca, rattan, and banana, which are more preferable to use in gardens as they have the capability to preserve the natural appearance that such spaces exude. Definitely, you’ll find something that would complement the existing decor of your outdoor space.

Aside from making a relaxing alcove in your garden, you could also utilize your outdoor space as a dining area where you and your friends could enjoy hearty meals during weekends. Make your al fresco dining area the perfect place for meals by integrating wicker patio dining sets as a part of its design. Parallel to wicker sectionals, wicker dining sets are the most ideal furnishings that you could use to bring the sense and sight of nature to your own garden. Such furniture pieces will definitely transform the appearance the appearance of your garden and would make your meals more enjoyable and satisfying.

The marketplace is now full of contemporary wicker patio dining sets, with emphasis on sleek and clean designs. There are dining sets that could accommodate 4 to 10 people, and area available in differing colors, finishes, and shapes. Some manufacturers even develop cutting-edge designs that are truly worth adding in contemporary gardens such as the pod wicker dining set that is made up of a round table and several wicker chairs that can be folded into a shape of a pod.

Basically, when it comes to decorating your outdoor space, you have to make sure that you choose furnishings that would provide you comfort. Whether they are outdoor wicker dining tables for your outdoor dining space, or sectional sofas for your deck, do not forget that your furniture choice should suit the existing decor of your garden and patio and would not dominate the whole area, or overpower your landscape. By taking all these things into account, you could easily create an outdoor space that would provide you the relaxation you need for you to regain your energy that has been lost from the demands of your job.

As a busy homeowner, it is important that you have a comfortable space at home where you and your family could get together during weekends. Transform your garden into a relaxing haven by incorporating an outdoor wicker sectional as a part of its layout. Or, you could also make it a dining area where you could enjoy satiating meals with your family. You could add wicker patio dining sets to achieve an al fresco dining area. It won’t be difficult at all to purchase outdoor wicker dining tables and chairs since they are widely available in most furniture stores.

Many people are starting to grow penchant over wicker sofa. You can be with these furnishings for decades as they are specially made to stay durable and sturdy for years. Once painted with termite and mold resistant protective covers, it becomes top-quality furniture. Many can actually attest to the beauty and elegance of these furnishings.

With wicker sofa, you can relax as much as you want. You can choose from a variety of styles and designs depending upon the motif and theme of your home. Buy these furnishings in very affordable prices. When you buy this furniture you are giving yourself a big favor.

All weather wicker sofa sets or dining sets can withstand the forces of Mother Nature. Use these amazing furnishings during winter, summer, spring, or fall. These furnishings are primarily made from very strong materials to prevent any possible damage or corrosion. These furnishings will stay beautiful without any repair.

Beautify your lawn with outdoor wicker dining sets. Experience the fun and excitement inside the four corners of your own property. From now on, there will be no more days of boredom. Host all the parties in your neighborhood and surprise them with the new look of your home.

Turn your home from boring to brilliant. With wicker sofa, your lawn and yard will experience utmost beauty transformation. Give your family the chance to be happy. These furnishings are happiness sent from up above.

If you want to give your lawn an exciting and brand new look, then today is the perfect day to buy wicker sofa. All weather wicker patio dining sets can beautify your lawn whatever season it is. Outdoor wicker dining sets are becoming more in demand because of the beauty and elegance that they provide.

We’ve been online for a very long time now, and have even had a large warehouse with a modest showroom area for the last year. But we’ve decided that being a great online store is not enough for us. We want to be a great offline store, too!

So, we are proud to open our brand new showroom in Pacific Beach, right next to the 5 freeway, on Tuesday of next week! That’s February 1, folks!

Our showroom will feature some of our most popular products, including some PatioProductions exclusives that you won’t find anywhere else! All of our outdoor furniture is made with a non-toxic, durable, and eco-friendly plastic resin that won’t emanate toxins and other potentially harmful agents into the atmosphere the way most PVCs do. And most of our model-specific upholstery and fabric is made by highly recognizable and trusted brands like Sunbrella.

Of course, no showroom is large enough to hold every single one of our products, so we are keeping our warehouse up and running in Sorrento Valley as well. We will continue to ship out amazing high-quality outdoor furniture, like our famous outdoor wicker sectionals, to all the continental United States. But lucky San Diegans will now be able to come in and see these great pieces of luxury deck and patio furniture in the flesh, so to speak.

We’ve been steadily moving our products over to the new store in anticipation of the big opening. It’s been hectic, but the end result should be one truly amazing outdoor furniture store that is sure to impress all of our customers and guests!

Our friendly staff will gladly help you with any questions you have regarding our products, and will even offer repair advice and design tips if you are interested. Just stop by and ask them for yourself, or call us directly at our listed phone number.

The new showroom will be located right next door to the new location for Bathgems, our online furniture friends! Be sure to check out their bathroom vanity products too, as they are really quite stellar!

We can’t wait to see you at the Grand Opening! Our showroom location is below.

San Diego Patio (online: PatioProductions.com)
5555 Santa Fe Dr Suite C
San Diego, CA 92109
Hours: 9am-5pm

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If you’d like some more information on the move and the business, check out our Patio Productions press release from a few weeks back!

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