Buying Guides

What Size Patio Umbrella Do You Need? It Depends on the Table's Shape, Not Just the Seats

Two feet, that's the rule: your umbrella needs to clear the table's edge by about two feet on every side, or you're chasing shade around the table all afternoon. I'd stop there if it was only that ...

How to Choose the Right Size Outdoor Dining Table

There are any number of ways to choose the wrong outdoor dining table. Material, finish, and style all matter, but none of them will cause the kind of daily friction that comes from a table that is...

Outdoor Lounge Chair Buyer’s Guide: Finding the Best Chaises, Recliners, and Foldables

Outdoor lounge chairs are some of the best patio pieces to buy if you're looking for the ultimate experience in backyard relaxing and reclining. They're great by the pool, in the shade, snuggled u...

Guide to Deck Chairs That Move You: Swivel, Rock & Glide

A luxury deck chair is the perfect, comfy patio chair for warm afternoons with a drink in hand and that gentle, relaxing motion as you take in the view. And if you're looking to upgrade your outdo...

Porch Swing Buying Guide: Find the Perfect Swing for Your Porch

A high-quality porch swing just may be one of the most iconic and comfortable ways of elevating your porch life. Don't believe me? Well, try sipping some sweet tea on a plastic lawn chair while yo...

The Complete Outdoor Sofa Buyer's Guide: Getting the Best in Luxury, Comfort, and Style

 Only a very few things can raise the overall comfort, style, and functionality of your outdoor space like finding that perfect outdoor sofa . (And I say this with zero exaggeration.) The good fol...

Outdoor Day Bed Buyer's Guide: Lounge Like a Pro

Imagine this: you step outside into your backyard oasis, a chilled drink in hand. The warm sun kisses your skin as you sink into the plush cushions of your luxurious outdoor day bed. You just kick...

The Outdoor Bar Stool Buyers Guide - Find the Set that's Just Right

A bar stool is a raised seat that typically comes with a foot rest to accommodate the posture you have when seated at these types of tables. Bar stools come in many sizes, shapes, and height rang...

The Ultimate Patio Umbrella Buyers Guide

 Patio umbrellas may be one of most important outdoor decor pieces you’ll make. A beautiful, high-quality patio umbrella is certainly among the most desired outdoor furniture accessories becaus...