Small Space Apartment Balcony Makeover for Under $2,200

Want to transform your small space into an outdoor oasis without overspending? We can help. Find inspiration from this budget-friendly balcony makeover we completed for under $2,200.  Jump to Section The Challenge The Furniture The Inspiration The Final Look Small Space Decorating Tips Small Space Sets Under $1,500 The Challenge The homeowners’ living room is connected to the balcony via a sliding glass door, and … Continue reading Small Space Apartment Balcony Makeover for Under $2,200

How to Build an Outdoor Cinema at Home: Home Theater Ideas & Tips

Thinking of adding a backyard theater? We’ve prepared a detailed guide filled with outdoor home theater ideas, planning tips, design advice, and other helpful information so your friends and family can enjoy their favorite films, TV shows, and sports events under the stars.   Jump to Section Step 1: Plan Your Setup Step 2: Choose a Movie-Watching Medium Step 3: Pick Your Preferred Movie Screen Step … Continue reading How to Build an Outdoor Cinema at Home: Home Theater Ideas & Tips

How to Choose the Best Fabric for Outdoor Cushions & Pillows

Learning how to choose the best fabric for outdoor cushions can be tricky because there’s a lot to know. So before you buy new cushions for your rocking chairs or throw pillows that coordinate with your patio aesthetic, brushing up on your outdoor fabric knowledge is a good idea. This means a little legwork on your end now, but the down-the-road results are worth it. … Continue reading How to Choose the Best Fabric for Outdoor Cushions & Pillows

Potential Uses for Your Outdoor Space

You’ve cleared out the creaky plastic furniture, planted fresh new landscaping, and transformed your patio into a breathtaking beauty of stone and granite. It’s time for a full-on backyard remodeling project, but a blank slate can prove one of the most intimidating challenges in home design. Once you map out your outdoor space you may find several zones where you can choose to put outdoor … Continue reading Potential Uses for Your Outdoor Space

Patio Designs for Irregular Spaces

Outdoor patios can take on any shape imaginable — there’s the standard square shape, circular, elongated, and the trickier to work with asymmetrical patios. Whether your home was already outfitted with an irregularly shaped patio or you plan on building one yourself the layout will require some planning and creativity. Before you become overwhelmed remind yourself that round or unique patio designs still function the … Continue reading Patio Designs for Irregular Spaces

Streamline Your Design: How to Measure a Backyard

If you’ve been circling the idea of a backyard update, there’s no better time than now to get started. Before delving into design decisions and furniture purchases, we highly recommend measuring your outdoor space to ensure a smooth and stress-free process. Accounting for space is a crucial step in streamlining your exterior design strategy. It helps you find the ideal balance between utility and comfort, … Continue reading Streamline Your Design: How to Measure a Backyard

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Top 10 Front Porch Decorating Ideas for Fall

As we bid farewell to summer and say hello to changing leaves and pumpkin-spiced everything, fall decorations are top of mind. Whether your style leans rustic or you prefer something more modern, the possibilities are endless for transforming your home’s exterior into an autumnal oasis. And the perfect place to start is with your front porch. Here are our favorite decorating ideas that boost curb … Continue reading Top 10 Front Porch Decorating Ideas for Fall

How To Design an Entry Patio or Porch

Your front porch is the first thing guests see when they visit. To ensure your home’s initial impression is always impressive, it’s a good idea to give the space’s furniture and design elements careful consideration. If your entry patio needs a pick-me-up, browse our step-by-step guide to learn how to design a front porch. Decorating tips, style advice, and frustration-free front porch ideas await you, … Continue reading How To Design an Entry Patio or Porch

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Furnish Your Outdoor Space: Waterfront

Choosing outdoor furniture is an investment, so how do you make sure it complements your home’s exterior for the long haul? At POLYWOOD, we offer an array of durable furniture in classic colors that will never go out of style. You can easily add some personality with colorful throw pillows and accent pieces — and then change them out when you need an update. But, … Continue reading Furnish Your Outdoor Space: Waterfront

The Complete Guide to Buying an Outdoor Picnic Table

Not all outdoor meals need to be formal affairs. Casual gatherings around a picnic table set with pasta salad, a pitcher of fresh lemonade, and a basket laden with sandwiches can be just as memorable (and often less stressful). So how do you choose a picnic table that fits your family’s lifestyle? Start right here with our buying guide. It’s filled with useful information and … Continue reading The Complete Guide to Buying an Outdoor Picnic Table

Outdoor Spring Cleaning Checklist: Getting Your Patio Furniture and Accessories Ready for Spring

Spring Cleaning Series: Part 1 of 3 Winter has many of us cozily cocooned inside our homes, but the urge to transform into social butterflies takes hold when springtime rolls around. Before firing up the grill and planning get-togethers, it’s a good idea to clean your outdoor furniture and accessories to ensure your guests have the best seats in (and out of) the house. Even … Continue reading Outdoor Spring Cleaning Checklist: Getting Your Patio Furniture and Accessories Ready for Spring

The Complete Guide to Buying an Outdoor Bar or Counter Set

Mimosa brunches, after-dinner decafs, and cocktail hour: Some things are better outside. Bar and counter dining sets are popular for these kinds of casual affairs. They’re higher than standard dining furniture, so guests can comfortably sit or stand as they snack, socialize, or drink.  But how do you know which set will suit you best? This step-by-step buying guide is here to help you answer … Continue reading The Complete Guide to Buying an Outdoor Bar or Counter Set

The Complete Guide to Buying an Outdoor Dining Set

Eating alfresco is one of the great joys in life. What could be better than sitting outside and sharing a meal with family and friends? Creating the perfect dining experience is an art form, from the menu and ambiance to keeping your guests comfortable through every course. Although we can’t help whip up cocktails or dish out your signature recipes, when it comes to the … Continue reading The Complete Guide to Buying an Outdoor Dining Set

The Complete Guide to Buying a Chaise Lounge

From poolside hangs to movie marathons, the chaise lounge does leisure time like no other. It’s designed with an angled (often adjustable) back and a seat large enough to stretch out your legs. Loosely translating to “long chair” in French, this seating style gained popularity during the Victorian era. And today, it remains one of the most elegant and stylish ways to relax. If you’re … Continue reading The Complete Guide to Buying a Chaise Lounge

The Complete Guide to Buying an Outdoor Rocking Chair

With their gentle back-and-forth motion and comfortable armrests, outdoor rocking chairs are synonymous with front porch R&R. We’ve benefitted from their calming and therapeutic qualities for centuries, lulling our babies to sleep, unwinding after long workdays, and even easing our back pain. Jump to Section Step 1: Are Outdoor Rockers Right for You? Step 2: See How Much Space You Have Step 3: Choose the … Continue reading The Complete Guide to Buying an Outdoor Rocking Chair