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Coastal-Friendly Outdoor Furniture

Living by the beach is wonderful, but it does come with its own set of challenges. Specifically, harsh weather patterns like high winds, drying saltwater, and quick-moving coastal storms. So, how do we resist these elements & enjoy the view? The answer is simple. Expertly engineered beach-friendly furniture.   It is important to choose tough materials for coastal climates and furniture that will withstand the elements like teak, extruded or cast aluminum, and resin wicker furniture.    ....

How to Create a Welcoming Front Porch

Your porch should be an extension of your interior decor while also creating curb appeal for passersby and approaching guests alike.  Here are 5 ways to create a relaxing and welcoming front porch: 1. Landscape and Seasonal Blooms Even though they’re not on the porch itself, the plants you include in the landscape leading toward your front door can have a huge impact on how your porch looks and feels. From the street, colorful plants create a great focal point and also help to add privacy ....

How to Keep Your Outdoor Furniture Looking New

Patio furniture is bound to take some abuse from the elements, especially in Virginia Beach, as well as all the local cities of Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk and even the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the Eastern Shore of Virginia are impacted by the salt water of the Atlantic Ocean and  Chesapeake Bay. Salt water creates a unique challenge in caring for furniture use outside on patios even if it is an open sunroom space. That’s why it’ ....

Our Top 5 Memorial Day Deals

Memorial Day is a great time to shop, whether you're hoping to redecorate a room in your home or just add a few new accents to refresh it for summer.  Here are our top five deals during our Memorial Day sale: 1. Clare View Sofa  An effortlessly elegant choice in outdoor furniture, this outdoor sofa marries sturdiness and style in such a delightful way. For that much more weather protection, the sofa’s eucalyptus wood frame with tapered touches and slat styling is treated to a 5-step fin ....

Our Guide to Purchasing Outdoor Furniture

Consider your budget. It is possible to find very inexpensive outdoor furniture, but realize that less-expensive furniture often does not wear as well and will need to be replaced over time. What materials will be best for your climate and home aesthetic? Think about comfort and family lifestyle. Better cushions and a quality umbrella can make a huge difference on how you spend your time outdoors. Here are examples of quality materials you will find here at Willis:   Brown Jo ....

Spotlight on the Brown Jordan “Flight” Collection

From Its clean lines and modern flares, the Flight collection from Brown Jordan is the perfect fusion of classic style with a modern twist.  The state-of-the-art use of materials, advanced engineering, and thoughtful design make it a premiere choice for matching any aesthetic.  Flight is constructed in cast and extruded aluminum and then goes through Brown Jordan’s proprietary multi-step powder coat technique. This rigorous finishing treatment results in a beautiful, lasting piece of fu ....