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It’s possible to have the dream outdoor space you’ve always wanted even if your backyard, patio, deck or balcony isn’t exactly roomy. To amp up your small space, it only takes vision and a little creativity to turn it into a spot that fits your lifestyle. Whether you like to hang with friends, curl up with a good book or enjoy nightly family dinners—it’s all totally doable. Here’s a few ideas and design solutions that might inspire you to try something new in 2022. 

What’s the most comfortable outdoor seating? Comfort can be subjective depending on who, and how many people you ask. Comfort comes in a variety of shapes and sizes with different materials effecting the seating experience. Whether your idea of comfort is soft and cushy or firm and taut, Tropitone has narrowed down the most comfortable seating options available in the outdoor furniture market today. When it comes to designing the most desirable outdoor furniture, we recognize comfort is king!

You’ve been telling yourself that come spring, you’re finally going to create the outdoor room of your dreams. Well spring has sprung, and the warmer weather has inspired you, but where do you start? First, you will need outdoor furniture that is attractive, comfortable, durable and compliments your lifestyle. With so many choices it can be a little overwhelming. Therefore, we are breaking everything down for you in a 4-part series, starting with "Usage & Style" and ending with "Design Tips & Trends". (Kenzo Cushion collection above)

Despite record-breaking heat throughout the country, we notice a cooler breeze and shorter days. The time will soon come when the patio transforms into a ghost town, haunted by the summer that has passed, and the furniture will need preparation for winter. As durable as Tropitone products are, they require simple maintenance to keep their allure for many years to come.

Have you ever been shopping for furniture and find a piece that is the exact style and size you were hoping to find, only to discover it doesn’t come in any colors that coordinate with your décor? Or, maybe you found the ideal style in a color you like. But delivery will take two months and you’re planning a family gathering in three weeks. Furniture shopping can be a frustrating experience.

Outdoor living spaces have become as integral to home design as a family room or kitchen. The same care and diligence that go into purchasing furniture for the inside of your home should extend to your outdoor furniture selection as well. Because outdoor furniture is exposed to sun, rain and wind, it is even more important that the furniture be of the highest quality and durability to last for years to come.

So before you head to your local furniture store to fulfill your vision of a backyard oasis, remember to bring your outdoor furniture shopping checklist.

Outdoor furniture belongs to the whim of the Mother Nature. The weather can act out at inconvenient times, especially during the fall and winter with wind, snow, and extreme temperatures. If we do not adequately prepare our patio furniture, anything left outside will feel the magic of Jack Frost. Protecting your patio furniture with these tips will ensure your furniture lasts through the holiday season.

1. Slings