{"id":547,"date":"2010-05-28T11:10:44","date_gmt":"2010-05-28T15:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hickoryfurniture.blogs.eprevue.net\/?p=547"},"modified":"2010-05-28T11:10:44","modified_gmt":"2010-05-28T15:10:44","slug":"outdoor-furniture-options-at-our-north-carolina-furniture-showrooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/outdoor-furniture-options-at-our-north-carolina-furniture-showrooms\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Furniture Options at our North Carolina Furniture Showrooms"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-meta\">Last Updated Friday, May 28, 2010<\/div> <p>The warmth of summer has already begun, sending us to bask in the great outdoors. Being able to lounge decadently in our backyard or gathering friends for drinks calls for the right seating. Thankfully, the look of <a href=\"\/outdoor-furniture\/department-type.aspx\">outdoor furniture<\/a> has changed dramatically in the last few years.\u00a0 Forget the old, cracking wicker or yellowed plastic frames as you\u2019ll be impressed by all the options shown in our North Carolina Furniture Showrooms.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_546\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-546 size-full\" title=\"CatalinaDeep-01\" src=\"http:\/\/hickoryfurniture.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/108\/2010\/05\/CatalinaDeep-01.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor patio furniture  \" width=\"574\" height=\"360\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Manufacturer: Windham &#8212; Collection: Catalina<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Oversized, plush cushions invite comfortable afternoon lounging.\u00a0 Seating has definitely taken its cues from the living room, offering a more luxurious feel that you can sink into.\u00a0 The style of outdoor furniture is much more design inspired, ranging from sleek and modern to richly traditional.\u00a0 Our outdoor furniture stores in Hickory, NC will feature a mix of metal and teak, cast wrought iron, or heavy cast aluminum to inspire your outdoor spaces.<\/p>\n<p>Teak is used in abundance and known for its ability to weather wet and humid climates.\u00a0 It works well combined with metal finishes and will take on a gray patina if allowed to age unsealed.\u00a0 Certain types of tropical mahogany have also become popular in outdoor furniture.<\/p>\n<p>Metal finishes are available in a bevy of colors, from hammered rustic finishes to sleek and shiny.\u00a0 Aluminum is now a popular choice for its durability, as well as its lighter weight frames.\u00a0 Iron will always be a popular choice for its versatility in style.<\/p>\n<p>All-weather wicker has changed dramatically from the typical Victorian styles that were favored for so long. When you visit the showrooms at Hickory Furniture Mart, you\u2019ll see a wide range of finishes in an even wider range of styles.\u00a0 Contemporary wicker is much more tightly woven for a minimalist effect, using thin aluminum reeds that will withstand any type of weather.<\/p>\n<p>Tables cast in metal with stone tops provide interest with easy to care for finishes.\u00a0 Outdoor furniture has been taken to a whole new level\u00a0with the numerous options available.\u00a0 Visit the North Carolina Furniture Outlets at Hickory Furniture Mart for the best selection in outdoor decorating.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last Updated Friday, May 28, 2010 The warmth of summer has already begun, sending us to bask in the great outdoors. Being able to lounge decadently in our backyard or gathering friends for drinks calls for the right seating. 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