As we create environments to complement our casual Southern California lifestyle, enjoying our homes by designing from the outside looking in, we are spending more time entertaining family and friends while utilizing the extended home’s living space. Trends in outdoor furniture closely follow the latest apparel trends utilizing vibrant colors, soft fabrics, high quality, design and function. Some of the latest trends in furniture are hand wrought and pierced aluminum, distressed teak, synthetic wicker, marble and stone which are then integrated with rugs, cushions, pillows, ottomans, sun panels, lampshades and outdoor throws to add vibrancy, style and comfort to the outside living space. The outdoor living space should be a reflection of the indoor designs. Color, texture, quality and design are moving outside.

No longer are we confined to muted colors and simple design. Now pastel blues, turquoise, yellow and green are joined with black and white, henna and teak in solids, paisley, stripes and the very popular polka dot