With more families staying in their homes for longer periods of time, creating extra space is often a welcome idea. If you are considering the addition of a screened in or enclosed porch on the rear of your home, you’ve got a win/win situation on your hands.

Screened in Porch or a Backyard Deck?

If you are deciding between a backyard deck and an enclosed back porch, here is a short pros and cons list to help you sort through the preliminary details.

• A backyard deck is generally open to the elements and created from treated and stained lumber. While this may be ideal to finish off a pool area in the southern states, if your home is located in a region where all of the seasons (including the blustery winter) occur, you will definitely get more use out of an enclosed porch than you will a patio or deck.

• An enclosed room can be used as a traditional porch or converted into an informal dining room or a sitting area for entertaining guests or hosting parties. While a back porch or deck can also be used for entertaining, keep in mind again that the weather plays a key role in what you can or cannot do in an open area.

• An enclosed room can be heated or cooled. It can be designed with well insulated windows for winter and screens in the summer. A backyard deck or patio can also be heated and cooled. Outdoor fireplaces make the ideal focal point for your outdoor wicker furniture and your deck can be cooled with the use of water misters and outdoor fans.

Whichever you choose, building a back deck or an enclosed back porch is a smart investment. You’ll be adding value to your home and you’ll have an enjoyable, beautiful retreat for your family and friends to share special times. You’ll have additional space for cooking, dining, and parties.

Depending on the space, you may want to divide your backyard deck or enclosed porch to include wicker sectional seating as well as a wicker outdoor dining set. This is the perfect combination since entertaining almost always involves a feast as well as socializing.

Little Extras Make a Big Difference

When planning your enclosed porch, there are little things you’ll want to consider that can make a big difference, especially when it comes to convenience. Here are a few:

• Storage Space: Wicker storage benches provide the perfect storage for extra table linens, throw pillows for your wicker sectional, comfy blankets, or even an extra set of dishes if you will be using the area for dining.

• Pass Through Window: While you are in the process of remodeling, consider adding a pass through window. This can be extremely convenient when bringing food into the room or clearing dirty dishes.

• Space heater: You don’t have to heat your enclosed porch when it’s not in use. Instead of running ductwork to the area, you can purchase a smart looking upright space heater. This will allow you to save on electricity by only heating when needed.

We hope this information has helped you to decide whether a back deck or an enclosed porch is right for you. Continue to follow our blog for even more ideas and information on wicker furniture and wicker dining. The Outdoor Furniture Shop is your source for upscale, quality wicker furniture.

Let’s face it, you may have been married for the past decade, but you certainly don’t always see eye to eye on every decorating detail. Even for the most agreeable couples, planning out a backyard retreat can be a challenge.

While decorating and furniture shopping for a living room or bedroom might go rather smoothly, it’s often those fun and undefined areas, such as a basement or a backyard space that causes a bit of trouble between couples. Why is this? Well, generally two people can easily agree on other rooms in the house because there isn’t as much creativity involved. In a bedroom, for instance, the most you’ll have to decide on is where to arrange the dresser, the chest of drawers and which wall to set the bed on. A backyard space, on the other hand, is completely different. Here are some ideas and considerations to keep the two of you playing on the same team through the entire planning process:

Define Your Areas

First of all, consider what the two of you want from your outdoor space. While a husband may be dreaming of the perfect outdoor kitchen, complete with stainless steel grill and outdoor wet bar to entertain the guys, you may be looking for a relaxing, quiet retreat where you can enjoy your morning coffee with your favorite novel. Or, you both may be looking for a place to entertain guests and enjoy outdoor dining. If your backyard deck is large enough, you can have all of these. You’ll just need to separate the areas.

How to Create Separation

Depending on the size of your deck, you may be able to get two distinct areas out of it. If you have a pool area, this is perfect for a wicker chaise lounge or two, or a wicker daybed. This tranquil poolside area is perfect for relaxing. On the other end, away from the pool, is where an outdoor dining area complete with grill and additional seating can be plotted out. Now, if your deck isn’t this large, here are a few alternatives:

• Structures – By using a backyard structure, such as a pergola or a gazebo, you can easily define an additional area. This can be furnished with your outdoor dining set for entertaining, or can be furnished with an outdoor sectional for evening garden parties under the stars.

• Pathways – A pathway can be created from a variety of stepping stones or tiles purchased from your local garden store. They can easily be installed in a weekend and can be used to lead from one are of the garden to the next. Pathways can add depth and definition to your backyard while also dividing between outdoor lounging areas and outdoor dining.

• Hedge or trellis – Need a little privacy between areas or just want to add to the beautiful ambience of your garden retreat? Quick growing flowering vines or hedges are the perfect fix for creating separation. Hedges will take a bit of time to grow, but a trellis wall with bougainvillea, morning glory, or other flowering vine are a quick and simple way to define an area.

Whichever method you choose to define and decorate your outdoor space, be sure to visit our main website when you are ready to select your wicker furniture. Our contemporary and modern line includes outdoor dining, relaxing wicker chaise lounges, lovely wicker daybeds, and an exquisite outdoor sectional with a variety of seating capabilities.

You’ve enjoyed your outdoor wicker furniture all through the summer and made it through the fall, but if you have an outdoor deck that’s not protected from the elements in any way, you probably won’t be spending a great deal of time enjoying your wicker furniture. What’s the best plan of action to protect and care for your furniture? Here are 3 timely tips to keep in mind:

Outdoor Furniture Shop Wicker Furniture Comparison

First of all, if you’ve purchased your wicker furniture from Outdoor Furniture Shop, we’ve got good news for you. You probably already know this, but your synthetic wicker furniture is virtually weather proof. The color will not fade and the snow or rain won’t damage the material at all. Also, the aluminum frame is constructed to commercial grade standards and is guaranteed not to rust or corrode in any way.

Of course, that doesn’t mean you don’t want to take care of your furniture. All it means is that with the wicker furniture you’ve purchased from Outdoor Furniture Shop, you’ll be ahead of the game and won’t have to worry about replacing your wicker furniture a few years down the road. Synthetic wicker furniture is an investment you’ll be able to enjoy for years to come.

If you do happen to own natural wicker or another outdoor patio furniture, check with the manufacturer details to determine how to care for your furniture for the winter. Depending on how delicate the material is, you may want to place your patio furniture in storage or indoors during the winter season.

Outdoor Furniture Shop All-Weather Furniture Cover

This leads us to step number two. If you’ve already purchased the finest quality outdoor wicker furniture from our store, you won’t have to worry about the weather, but you may want to protect your furniture from the elements anyway. To keep your wicker furniture nice and dry, we offer our own unique rain covers that are specially fitted to each piece of wicker furniture or each set that we offer.

Crafted to commercial standards, our rain covers will protect your wicker furniture from rain, sleet, snow, or any debris that may be blown your way. Check out our website for our unique rain covers.

Cushion Care

The third step of the winter care process involves your cushion care. If you do not own a wicker storage bench, you should bring your cushions indoors for the season. A wicker storage bench is water tight and will protect your cushions from the elements. Don’t simply place your furniture cover over your wicker furniture expecting everything to be in pristine condition when you remove it. The cushions, since they are made out of cloth, will hold moisture and may mold or become damaged in some way if they are just covered.

Your cushions are an integral part of your outdoor wicker furniture ensemble and it’s important that you care for them properly.

By using our tips to care for your wicker furniture, you’ll have outdoor wicker furniture that always looks just like the day you bought it.

Christmas is just around the corner. If you haven’t decorated your backyard deck or patio yet, here are some easy tips and unique ideas to get you going. Whether your outdoor deck has a roof covering (very few do) or is out in the open, you can still make a cozy space for a bit of chilly family fun or a romantic holiday atmosphere.

Lighting is Everything

A classic, upscale looking deck doesn’t necessarily need blow up Santa’s or mechanical reindeer lighting up the patio area, but outdoor lights are a must. Depending on the look you are going for, white twinkling lights are always classy, while colored bulbs will provide a bit more of a playful or whimsical look. Be sure to purchase the bulbs that are safe for outdoor use.

Another type of lighting to consider is rope lighting, as long as you have somewhere to wrap it around. Deck railings will work just fine, but you’ll also need traditional bulb lights if you are going to carry the lights over to the house itself. Don’t mix too many different types of lights, especially with the modern, clean lines of your outdoor wicker furniture. Sticking to one classic look is best.

Light the Fire

Of course, you’ll need warmth if you are going to enjoy your outdoor deck during the winter months. A portable or stationary outdoor fireplace are the perfect addition to a large deck area. In fact, you’ll be surprised at how much warmth the fire will actually create. Even on the coldest winter evenings, a roaring fire is just the ticket for outdoor enjoyment. Besides, what could be more romantic than a twinkling holiday lights and a fire?

Outdoor Wicker Furniture Tips

During the winter season, snow can begin to fall at a moment’s notice. In order to ensure you’ll be able to enjoy your outdoor wicker furniture when you want to, it’s important to keep your wicker sectional seating cushions on the inside of your house. A wicker storage bench is the ideal place to tuck away your cushions until they are needed, but you may want to move your storage bench indoors for the winter. Why? Just think…You’ve lit your outdoor fireplace to warm the area, the holiday lights are twinkling, you have a couple of glasses of wine poured, and then you take your freezing cold, sub-zero temperature cushions out of the storage bench to sit on. That’s not going to be very conducive to the romantic atmosphere you’re trying to pull off. Either move your storage bench indoors during the winter, or simply place the cushions in front of the fireplace (not too close) for at least ten minutes before expecting to sit on them.

Take these ideas and make the most of your synthetic wicker furniture, your fireplace, and your backyard deck, regardless of the weather or the temperature. A romantic evening seated by the fireplace, a glass of wine, and a significant other? Perfection…Happy Holidays!

Wicker furniture has been a part of history and culture for generations. As one of the first materials ever used for creating beautiful yet functional furniture, wicker has been popular with civilizations and countries through the ages, including Great Britain, Egypt, and Spain. The perfect combination of skilled craftsmanship and art, wicker furniture has survived and evolved to become one of the most loved and sought after types of furniture available today.

Wicker Furniture – A Beautiful Beginning

Every story has a beginning, and the tale of wicker furniture is no exception. Today’s outdoor furniture can be traced back to early Egypt, 3000 B.C. During this time, the grasses and reeds growing along the Nile river were used to create several different types of furniture, including:

• Chests
• Baskets
• Chairs
• Wig boxes

The ancient Egyptians, who have always been known for their sense of style, enjoyed fine wicker furniture, and the trend quickly caught on with other civilizations. The simplicity and style of beautifully crafted wicker furniture caught the eye of Roman emperors, who employed artisans to develop the material to fit their own needs. Soon, this Egyptian furniture could be found throughout the Roman Empire. Although the furniture declined in popularity for a while during the Dark Ages, it was a common commodity in Europe by the seventeenth century, and a household name in England by the nineteenth century.

From Reed To Rattan

When the pilgrims first set off in the Mayflower, they brought wicker furniture with them. Rattan, which was discovered in Southeast Asia, was the typical material used to strap down cargo on ships like the Mayflower and in 1850, a man named Cyrus Wakefield discovered this material could be used for far more than just holding cargo. He began importing rattan into Boston, providing material for furniture and basket makers while creating his own line of wicker furniture himself.

The Decline and Rebirth of Wicker Furniture

Although wicker was extremely popular during the nineteenth century, interest in it slowly evaporated in the 1900s. Many individuals wanted outdoor furniture with clean and simple lines, and they believed wicker to be too elaborate, ornate, and too Victorian.

While efforts were made to create a more modern style, it was not until a man named Marshal Lloyd created a synthetic rattan that popularity surged once again. Lloyd was a wicker design competitor to Wakefield. Wakefield, often called the father of wicker furniture, could not be outdone by his competitor, so he purchased Lloyd’s company and began to manufacture the synthetic material himself.

Synthetic rattan became a more cost effective and stylish type of furniture, and, despite a dip in sales during the Great Depression, became a household name during the ‘70s and ‘80s. Synthetic wicker is now used globally to define and decorate decks, gardens, sunrooms, and porches.

Wicker has come a long way from the reeds and grasses that were first used to make baskets and chests in Egypt.

Today’s synthetic rattan furniture’s clean, modern lines and contemporary appeal can provide just the right look for any home, from the urban Manhattan loft to the outdoor patio of a New England bed and breakfast.

Some say it’s the economy that has prompted more individuals to discover the career opportunities of working from home, but this may not be the case. Now that the Internet has truly evolved into an instant way to provide information and to connect with others globally, it seems that the opportunities to work online have grown as well.

Working from home isn’t for everyone. It takes a certain amount of self discipline and the ability to work unsupervised, often for long hours at a time. If you have recently begun (or are considering) an online career, there are a few steps you’ll want to take that will put you on the path to success. One of those, is to create a beautiful work environment that will promote a healthy level of creativity. While some may choose to replicate the traditional office environment with a desk and an office chair facing a blank, white wall, this doesn’t have to be your work from home environment. In fact, numerous studies have proven that the better and more inviting the atmosphere is, the more productive you will be. Start your work from home career out right by creating the ideal environment with outdoor wicker furniture.

Outdoor Wicker Furniture…Perfect for Working from Home

Now that laptops are the common tool for the work from home crowd, you don’t have to resign yourself to a stuffy or boring office desk in the corner of an uninviting room. Using a laptop will allow you to move easily from one workspace to the next. A typical day for the work from home crowd can look like this:

• Work from Home Mornings – How would you like to start your business day enjoying a cup of coffee on your patio. Maybe you live on the water or your backyard overlooks a beautiful garden. Why not take advantage of it during your work day? Take your laptop outdoors and answer your emails and schedule your day while relaxing on your wicker outdoor sectional. Enjoying some fresh air while you begin your day is the perfect, healthy start. Even before you open your laptop, you can spend a few moments meditating or enjoy a light breakfast on your wicker dining set. You’ll find that spending your mornings outdoors will set your mood for the entire day. When the weather doesn’t permit outdoor lounging, you can at least draw back the shades and enjoy the view from the comfort of your sun room or enclosed back porch.

• Work from Home Afternoons – Most work from home careers involve a period of several hours of concentration. The best time for this is mid morning until afternoon. If you started your day outdoors, you may want to move to your sunroom and conduct business while enjoying the comfort of your wicker chaise lounge or wicker daybed. Yes, that’s right. You really need to break away from that stuffy office mindset. Now that you work from home, you can relax in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere while working.

• The Perfect End to Your Work Day – Some work from home jobs involve crazy hours, especially when you are just starting out. A way to avoid burnout is again, by creating a healthy and inviting atmosphere. Always have something special to look forward to at the end of the day. Patio dining on your outdoor wicker dining set, with special lighting or candles and jazz music playing in the background will make the workday well worth your efforts.

Regardless what your work from home day looks like, be sure to use contemporary outdoor furniture to fully enjoy what your home has to offer, whether it is a perfect view of the water, mountains, or just the fresh outdoor air and sunshine.

This time of year many of us turn to the indoors. If you aren’t looking forward to several months of hibernation this winter, you may want to rethink your porch, patio, or outdoor deck. The cold weather lasts too long to say goodbye to your outdoor furniture for an entire season. The daylight may be gradually slipping away, but the shorter evenings don’t have to put a damper on your outdoor enjoyment. What can you do?

It may be getting too chilly to take a dip in the pool, unless yours is heated, but a beautiful outdoor space in front of a chiminea or an outdoor gas fireplace can be just what you need for the perfect autumn and winter evenings.

Creating Outdoor Winter Spaces

• Pavillions – If your deck is covered with a pavillion or has roof protection from the elements, there are plenty of space options. An outdoor fireplace can become the winter focal point. Your outdoor dining set or your outdoor sectional are the perfect pieces to surround your fireplace.
• Enclosed Lanai or Porch – If your indoor/outdoor space is fully enclosed, such as a finished porch or lanai, you don’t have to say goodbye to it during the winter months. If your porch is not heated, upright space heaters are a low cost option. A gas fireplace is also an option for an enclosed area.

Autumn / Winter Decor

Winter holidays are the perfect time to enjoy friends and family get togethers, making memories that will last a lifetime. You’ll be able to accommodate a much larger crowd by utilizing the space you have available on your enclosed porch. Here’s a few tips to make your porch “holiday friendly.”

• Remove the summer decorations. Preparing your home for the winter means putting away the things that clearly mark the summer. If you have beach-type decorations, shells, and other seasonal decor, it’s time to store them away until the warm weather rolls back around. Since your outdoor wicker furniture is a rich, deep color, it works perfectly for all seasons.

• Use material to create a winter atmosphere. Match the changing colors of the seasons with the material you use on your patio and outdoor furniture. We offer a variety of cushion cover colors to match any decor. Use this to spice up the look of your patio. Throw pillows and indoor/outdoor drapes will add the finishing touches to your space.

• Holiday decorations. Don’t forget about the patio when you decorate for Christmas. By continuing the indoor decorations and bringing them to the patio or enclosed back porch, you’ll have it ready for dinner guests or holiday parties. Remember, your outdoor area is just as important as your indoor space, and it’s a reflection of your good taste.

Take these ideas and create the perfect outdoor space, ideal for all seasons. Check out our current sales on Outdoor Furniture Shop and add the perfect piece of outdoor furniture to your living space.

When looking for the perfect outdoor furniture, there’s more to consider than just appearance. Of course, that’s the first thing you notice, but without sturdy construction that is weather proof, stain resistant, and built to last, you’ll simply be wasting your money and shopping for new outdoor furniture when next spring rolls around. In order to prevent this from happening, let’s take a look at the type of frame you should choose for your outdoor furniture and why.

Steel Framed Outdoor Furniture

Although there are some manufacturers who do use steel to manufacture their outdoor furniture frames, it is not an ideal choice. Steel rusts. The way manufacturers get around this (or try to get around this) is by painting the steel with a treatment and then using a top coat finish. This, they always claim, will last a lifetime. The trouble is, it never does. Why?

The first and main reason is due to the fact that no amount of paint or treatment is going to create a coating that is waterproof. It may seem or appear waterproof for a while, but the fact is, water and steel are enemies. All it takes is one bit of water or moisture to get through to the steel and the rusting process begins. Rust spreads, so before you know what’s happened to your outdoor patio furniture, it’s rusting from the inside.

Second, the coatings that are used don’t have the ability to hold up against constant nicks or scuffs. They may for a while, but all it takes is one scuff to penetrate to the steel and, you guessed it, the rusting process begins.

Plastic Framed Outdoor Furniture

Plastic frames do not rust, so that’s definitely a plus. Unfortunately, plastic is prone to cracking over time and will not hold up under extreme weight. Sometimes plastic will give way under normal to heavy situations as well. No one wants to invite guests over to their garden or deck party and have an accident occur. Most of us have witnessed at least one individual falling off of plastic outdoor furniture.

Aluminum Framed Outdoor Furniture

The best option for outdoor furniture frame construction is aluminum. Aluminum frames are either extrusions or solid cast. Aluminum frames, especially when manufactured to commercial grade standards as The Outdoor Furniture Shop’s products, will hold up under extreme weight. When coupled with the synthetic wicker, this makes for an ultra-tough combination that is guaranteed to stand the test of time.

The bottom line? Aluminum is by far the best and most practical choice for outdoor furniture frame construction. It’s rust free, tolerant to weight, won’t break, and won’t crack. It is the perfect material to use outdoors and when coated with a baked on powder coated paint finish, outdoor aluminum furniture will last forever.

Whether you are interested in our wicker daybeds, chaise lounges, outdoor dining, outdoor sectional seating, or our wicker storage benches, we’ve got just the right outdoor furniture for you. Visit our main website at Outdoor Furniture Shop and take a look at our sale items and new additions.

A beautiful evening is the perfect time to entertain outdoors. Who is the best person to look to for outdoor furniture and fall entertaining tips? Martha Stewart, of course. She has long been regarded as the entertaining and decorating expert, and her website is full of outdoor decorating ideas. Here are just a few clever ideas that will help you pull your outdoor furniture together with the right accessories to create the warm, inviting atmosphere that will make your guests feel right at home.

Illumination is a Must

Lighting is a key element for an evening of patio entertaining. Hanging jar candles are perfect. Not only are they beautiful and create lighting from wherever they are hung, but will also keep tables and serving areas clear for food and beverages. Candles placed on tables or serving trays can be dangerous, so keeping your lighting coming from above is best. Another option is to string outdoor lanterns, which operate on electricity.

Don’t Forget a Service Area

According to Martha, most outdoor and patio parties are lacking in proper service areas. The main food items should be available on your outdoor dining table, while snacks should be scattered around the area. You may want to bring a folding table outdoors to make sure food, drinks, and cutlery are easily accessible from all areas of the patio.

Coolers / Ice

A cooler filled with ice is acceptable for an outdoor party. Don’t spoil your beautiful decorating efforts by wheeling the old beach cooler onto the deck. Colorful plastic tubs can be purchased and placed on your deck for easy access. You’ll need to remember to change the ice in the tubs halfway through your event. Even better, and more sanitary, than providing ice for plastic cups, is to offer individual bottles of water for your guests. If you’ll be serving mixed drinks, you can keep the alcohol bottles on a counter in the kitchen to prevent the need for ice outdoors.

Create Inviting Social Areas

Arrange your outdoor furniture in a way that will encourage intimate conversation. Your outdoor sectional is easy to move and can be broken up to create two or three separate seating areas. If you have enough side tables for serving food, you can also utilize your outdoor dining table and chairs to create another seating area. Depending on the type of party, the outdoor dining table may be perfect for a game of cards.

Atmosphere Accessories

Nothing helps direct the mood of the evening quite like music. Instead of relying on the radio, which can often be disappointing, use Pandora radio for your outdoor event. Pandora can stream certain types of music, such as 1970s light rock, smooth jazz, or classical to set the perfect mood. Choose happy, lively music for the beginning of the party and switch gears to more mellow, relaxing music toward the end of the evening.

Depending on where you live, you probably still have a month or more of pleasant temperatures. Take advantage of this by making use of your outdoor patio furniture and enjoying an evening with friends.

As Fall approaches, your outdoor furniture may be feeling a bit lonely. While your friends, neighbors, and family still come to visit you, they can most often be found in front of the television, rooting for their favorite team to win the big game. If you want to coax them back outside, you are going to need more than just a pleasant view of the sunset. You are going to need a high definition shot of the winning touchdown.

Outdoor Theaters for your Lanai, Patio or Garden

If you want your patio or garden to be the hot spot for parties, consider creating an outdoor theater. With the right television, décor, and outdoor furniture, your patio will once again be the place to be.

The first step to creating an outdoor theater is to choose the perfect television. This can’t be just any television, since it will be outside and subject to the elements. Luckily, there are a number of televisions made specifically for the outdoors. These televisions have several qualities that make them unique, including:

Qualities to Look for in an Outdoor TV

• Protection from dirt
• Resistance to bugs
• Ability to withstand harsh weather, such as rain and snow
• Automatic cooling fans and thermometers to gauge the temperature of the television and keep it from overheating.
• Anti-glare screens
• Screens resistant to scratches and dings
• Some have built in wi-fi, enabling internet browsing and internet app use

With this technology, it will be easy for you to enjoy the outdoors while never missing a second of your favorite team’s winning season.

Outdoor Furniture for your Outdoor Theater

While a big part of your outdoor theater experience will be your outdoor tv, you can’t forget out your outdoor furniture. Choosing the right kind of wicker furniture will complete the ambience of your outdoor space.

When you create an outdoor theater space, with the intention of using it for entertaining, you should make sure you have enough seating for all of your friends and family. Depending on the space you have available on your patio or in your garden, you may be able to center quite a few pieces of outdoor furniture around your television. Here are just a few pieces that may work best for your outdoor living space.

• Outdoor Sectional- This type of furniture offers comfortable seating, while providing enough room for many of your guests to sit and watch the big game.

• Outdoor Dining Table- Want to have a few friends over for a bar-b-que or serve refreshments while watching television? Position your outdoor dining table close to the tv and enjoy uninterrupted entertainment.

• Outdoor Daybed- When you are not watching the game, you may want to relax on a piece of wicker furniture like a daybed. This cozy furniture will allow you to snuggle up to the one you love and enjoy a peaceful night outdoors and a romantic movie night for two.

Enjoy your outdoor furniture a little longer this year by adding an outdoor tv and creating a home theater in your backyard.

Whether you have recently moved to a new location or are thinking about redecorating your current living space, synthetic wicker outdoor storage benches can provide the perfect solution to storage problems.

If your living space is limited, or you have large, open areas, like in a loft apartment, outdoor storage benches provide an easy and attractive way to keep items tucked away that you don’t want displayed. Since these benches are contemporary in appearance and rich in color, they will blend with any decor. What can you keep in your outdoor storage bench?

• Use your wicker storage bench in the living room or bedroom to store extra blankets and pillows for quick access when guests arrive (or just for those times you feel like lounging with a good book or movie).

• Your outdoor furniture bench is perfect for storing extra books, photo albums, and other keepsakes that you want easy access to, but don’t necessarily want to keep on display.

• Use your bench in the bedroom as a hope chest, situated at the foot of your bed. This provides a place to sit when dressing in the morning and also can provide extra storage for quilts, pillows, or other bedroom essentials. 

Outdoor Storage Bench: Perfect for the College Dorm

Outdoor Storage Bench in the Playroom or Your Child’s Bedroom

Whether your children are toddlers or tweens, a storage bench can provide the perfect way to store larger or oddly shaped toys to keep the bedroom tidy. Some things are more difficult to figure out what to do with. Does your daughter have a large Barbie collection? Does your son own hundreds of action figures or Legos? Our wicker storage benches will look great while keeping these items neatly packed away. The advantage of using a storage bench is the fact that the toys are within reach whenever your child wants to play.

Storage On the Patio