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Embrace Relaxation on Your Patio This Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend is here, and it’s the perfect time to kick off the summer season with some well-deserved relaxation. Your patio is the ideal spot for unwinding and enjoying the warm weather with family and friends. Here’s how you can make the most of your outdoor space and create a haven of relaxation this Memorial Day weekend.   1. Create a Comfortable Seating Area The foundation of a relaxing patio starts with comfortable seating. Whether you prefer a plush outdoor sofa, a set of ....

Mastering Outdoor Spaces: Crafting Your Personalized Oasis

  When it comes to outdoor living, size is just a detail in the grand scheme of things. Whether you're dealing with a snug balcony or a sprawling backyard, the key lies in unlocking the potential of every inch. From intimate gatherings to solo relaxation, here's your guide to transforming any space into a haven of outdoor bliss.   Small Spaces, Big Comfort   Rocking Chair and Bench: Transform a petite balcony into a cozy retreat with a rocking chair paired with a compact bench. This comb ....

Transform Your Outdoor Space with Stylish and Functional Outdoor Furniture

  The allure of outdoor living spaces has grown exponentially in recent years. Whether you have a spacious backyard, a cozy balcony, or a charming patio, creating an inviting outdoor oasis is a wonderful way to enhance your living experience. One of the key elements in designing a remarkable outdoor space is choosing the right furniture. Outdoor furniture not only adds beauty to your surroundings but also provides comfort, functionality, and a touch of personal style. In this blog, we will exp ....

Designing the Perfect Patio: Tips for Choosing the Right Furniture for Your Outdoor Retreat

  Spending time outdoors is one of life's little luxuries. Whether you're enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening, a well-designed patio can provide a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But to create the perfect patio, you need to choose the right furniture. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. In this article, we'll guide you through some tips for choosing the right furniture for your outdoo ....

Add Style And Comfort With A New Patio Umbrella

  There are many things to consider when buying a patio umbrella and we have plenty of options and are here to guide you in the right direction. Outdoor furniture allows you to enjoy nature, without sacrificing style or comfort. As spring and summer arrive, you’ll spend more and more time outside entertaining or lounging poolside. To keep you, your guests, and pets cool and protected from the hot sun, it’s important to have ample shade.   Solar radiation can dramatically change the temp ....

The Benefits of an Outdoor Umbrella

  There are many things to consider when buying a patio umbrella. Outdoor furniture allows you to enjoy nature, without sacrificing style or comfort. As spring and summer arrive, you’ll spend more and more time outside entertaining or lounging poolside. To keep you and your guests cool and protected from the hot sun, it’s important to have ample shade.    Solar radiation can dramatically change the temperatures of an object that it hits, heating it far above the actual air temperat ....

The Benefits of Teak Wood

  Teak is known for its high density, close-grain, high natural oil content, and its natural golden-brown color. These characteristics have made teak a popular construction material for thousands of years. Teak furniture is naturally weather-resistant because of the high natural oils and close grain of the wood. Combined, these factors make teak exceptionally resistant to the damaging effects of moisture, the sun, pests, mildew, and fungus.     Natural teak wood is a porous material. ....

Outdoor Project: Four Tips for Creating an Ideal At-Home Retreat, from Willis Furniture

As spring turns into summer and the days get warmer, it’s the ideal time to transform your patio, deck, garden, or even your entire yard into a serene lounge space. Think about setting up your outdoor living space much like you would when planning your interiors. These days, we’re spending a great deal of time at home: Not only are we working from home and relaxing there in the evenings, too, we’re also hosting small, distanced gatherings in our outdoor spaces and planning staycations. H ....

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’ ....

How to Create an Outdoor Living Room

Creating a relaxing, stylish outdoor living space or outdoor room can greatly increase the appeal and value of your home and provide an oasis for friends and family to enjoy the great outdoors in supreme comfort. Decorating outdoor spaces has some minor differences from interior decorating, mostly due to the fact that you want items that can withstand the elements. But overall, the same design concepts apply. It is all about comfort, functionality, and style. Here are some tips to start creat ....