Spring is just around the corner! Now is the perfect time to order all of your outdoor furniture to ensure it arrives in time for entertaining family and friends in a relaxing outdoor environment that complements your personal lifestyle. Hickory Furniture Mart has a wonderful selection of outdoor furniture options in various styles and designs. Below is a list of recent outdoor furniture trends that have been inspired by indoor furniture and fashion. When it comes to selecting your own outdoor furniture for your home, the most important thing to always remember is to make your outdoor environment your very own and something you, your family and friends will enjoy for many years to come.
Colors
In today’s outdoor environments, navy has become the new neutral following indoor furniture and fashion trends. It is most commonly paired with coral, gray, aqua, cream, white or gold accents. Yellow tones from bright yellow to mustard work well with grays or navy as well and balance out their intensity. Neon yellows and aqua colors add a fun, beachy look to any outdoor setting and blues in all hues continue to dominate color options and signify warmth in our outdoor spaces. The use of shells, other ocean themed materials and nautical elements mix well with various shades of blue while a combination of blues and greens create a spa-like serene atmosphere. Elegant purples paired with creams, whites and grays are commonly used for more formal and regal outdoor designs.
Styles
There are two outdoor styles that have gained in popularity this year. The first style is what many are calling “artfully dishelved,” meaning that everything is not strategically placed. This creates a more comfortable, homey, “lived in” feel. Simplistic designs generate a more relaxed environment. Have fun mixing and matching different fabric patterns, styles, and textures, which we also see being done in the fashion industry. There has been a nostalgic resurgence of bean bags evolving in various sizes and forms that are now made in materials suitable for outdoor living.
The second style is a more sophisticated yet comfortable option. Many manufacturers are creating outdoor furniture that mimics their indoor counterparts with refined grace such as tufted upholstery options that are weathered and treated for outdoor use. Even industrial furniture is starting to transition this year from a cold, utilitarian feel to one that is more comfortable with more polished textures.
Outdoor Amenities
Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire features and patio heaters create a warm and inviting option for keeping your guests comfortable while outdoors. Whether you want your heating option to be portable or more permanent, make sure you check with your local fire department regarding their outdoor fire codes and place all heating devices away from potentially flammable items such as trees or shrubbery. You should also use a spark guard and a flame resistant mat, especially if your heating device will be sitting on a wooden deck or be positioned close to your home.
Fully equipped outdoor kitchens, including grills and pizza ovens, also continue to be built into outdoor space designs and many homeowners are installing indoor/outdoor fans to reduce temperatures in the summertime, discourage insects, and re-circulate smoke, heat, and aromas emitted from wood-fired ovens and grills.
Placing outdoor bathtubs on upper decks is an interesting trend that has started to spread. It gives a unique twist to the more traditional offerings of freestanding outdoor shower stalls.
With any outdoor setting, it is important to provide a mixture of comfortable seating areas for your guests in addition to areas where they are able to stand and chat around a cocktail table if they prefer. And make sure you have technical accessibility to conveniently use smartphones and devices as needed.
Find all of your favorite outdoor furniture selections, including outdoor lighting and accessories at Hickory Furniture Mart.