Casual Furniture Trends
Today’s outdoor furniture has evolved from the strap pool furniture or the flower pattern wrought iron from yesterday. At Statuary World Patio & Fireside you will see furniture and fabrics that look like indoor furniture. Major advances in fabric durability from Sunbrella have ushered in a new era of long wear full weather fabrics that look just like the living room sofa complete with throw pillows. Another big change has been the choices available for table tops. Ten years ago expanded metal or glass tops were the standard. Now most people choose from impressive granite, marble, tile, and glass mosaics, or solid cast aluminum for their table top. Many designers have commented how much easier it is now to carry the homeowner’s indoor colors and themes out to the patio. When looking out the window the viewer now sees a completely furnished and inviting outdoor room. Statuary World Patio & Fireside has what you need to give you a personalized designer outdoor space with the perfect combination of furniture, pottery, fountains, and plants.
Everyone always asks, “What’s the best type of furniture to buy?” Here is some information about each category that may help narrow your decision. Some people mix and match using different types of furniture in the area that best fits their needs. Take note of where and how you want to use your casual furniture and let us know when you visit our store and our staff will help you find the best fit. Cast Aluminum is one of our most popular categories. Cast aluminum is known for it’s intricate and ornate styles, it’s heavier weight than some other types of furniture, and since it’s aluminum it is rust proof. We have many styles in stock with or without cushions. Cast aluminum is usually in the mid to upper-end price ranges. Wrought Iron . . . a tried and true classic category. Wrought iron is possibly what was on your Grandma’s patio. It is the heaviest furniture and can easily stand up to those big Oklahoma wind gusts. Wrought iron comes in many styles that no longer look like what was on grandma’s patio but offer the same long term durability. It’s available in styles with or without cushions. Wrought iron is available in every price range from economy to the upper-end. Sling Aluminum furniture is a great choice if you have a pool or spa. Sling allows you the comfort of fabric but dries faster than a full cushion. Being aluminum it is rust proof and a good choice around water. The price range varies dramatically depending on the brand and grade of fabric. Wicker and wood furniture offers a warm timeless style different from metal furniture. Most wicker brands are handwoven on a powder coated aluminum frame to withstand the elements. Our wood furniture consists of teak – known for it’s longevity in boats and it’s natural gray patina. Also available is a beautiful chocolate brown wood call Ipe by Jensen Leisure of Australia.
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