Trends for outdoor and patio furniture are big on lots of fresh color, new neutrals, motion furniture and attention to detail.
Just the simple of fact of heading out into the sunshine after having been cooped is cause enough for celebration. So the new colors celebrate along with you.
If you are in the market for new outdoor furniture then there is lots to choose from, not just color, but style too. And even if you are happy with your old patio furniture, you may want to freshen it up with color in the form of new cushions or other accents.
1. Color for Outdoor Furniture
Blues and greens dominate in outdoor furniture colors, but these are fresh, tropical blues and greens, more than the traditional nautical colors. The blues are reminiscent of aqua waters and azure skies and rather than a marine navy.
And while forest green is still strong at popular price points, you also see softer shades of sage and celadon. You could say color for outdoor furniture is more sophisticated this year.
Take a look at this bistro set from Alfresco Home. The Blue Hawaiian Margarita Bistro set is a small-size outdoor dining group very suitable for small spaces, such as a tiny patio or balcony. The retro-styled wrought iron group includes two chic arm chairs and a 27” round table with pierced details.
2. The New Neutral for Outdoor Furniture - Gray
A surprising development for outdoor patio furniture is gray as a neutral color. Maybe it shouldn't come as a surprise because gray and grayed shades of other colors has been very popular in indoor furniture.
However gray is not just a fabric choice, but foundin every major material for outdoor furnishings. In metal there is polished steel and hand-forged iron, in wood there is weathered gray teak, while synthetic wicker is found in shades of driftwood gray. You can say gray provides a backdrop for all other colors this season.
3. Patterns
Patterns run the gamut from stripes to geometric prints to florals which come in large or small varieties.
Pattern in outdoor furniture no longer takes a second seat to indoor furniture when it comes to variety, color or quality.
4. Motion Furniture
Whether you are buying outdoor lounge furniture or dining furniture, there is motion furniture for all needs.
Outdoor dining chairs can bounce and swivel, and for lounge chairs, you can find those that rock, recline or rotate. According to Jackie Hirschaut, the vice president of the American Home Furnishings Alliance, two old favorites are making a big comeback: rockers and gliders.
5. Attention to Detail
You will find a great attention to detail in outdoor furniture regardless of the price point.
This attention to detail is available in all styles and variations. For instance, details can range from detailed scroll work in chair backs to shaped table bases.
