Comfortable exterior seating is a must for your outdoor living.

Trend Update: Outdoor Seating

Make your outdoor rooms as comfortable as those inside with stylish, low-maintenance outdoor furnishings.

Getting back to the great outdoors can be as easy as stepping out your back door—and as comfortable as the interior of your house. Think of your patio or deck as an extension of the inside of your home, and furnish it with new options in beautiful, comfortable exterior seating.

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Melissa Birdsong, Lowe's Trend and Design Be sure to take a look at our new balcony-height chairs. They’re the perfect size for perching on a patio or deck, putting that beach or cityscape within easy view without straining. Standard- and bar-height chairs offer more options so that you can choose what’s best for your space.

Fabulous Furniture

• Comfort plus style. Today’s outdoor furniture offers the ultimate in styling and comfort. Styles run the gamut—from modern and sophisticated to more classic and casual, with more attention to detail than ever. Swivel chairs, sling chairs, double glider chairs, and cushioned seating offer a marked difference in comfort compared with outdoor furniture of the past. Especially notable are new styles that feature motion—gliders, swivel chairs, and rockers—which provide the ultimate in relaxation.
  
  
• Slinging around. Sling-style chairs provide a sleek, elegant look for outdoor environments. The sling fabric dries quickly, so it’s great for pool areas. It’s also especially simple to clean—just soap it up and hose it down.
  
  
• Easy to move and maintain. Many pieces of outdoor furniture available today feature no-rust aluminum frames. Cleanup with soap and water is a cinch, and the lightweight material is easy to move.
  
  
• Soar to new heights. If you've ever had to crane your neck up and down to enjoy the view beyond your deck rail, you'll really appreciate new balcony-height chairs. They’re the perfect height to maintain an unobstructed view above typical railing, keeping the beauty of a mountain view or sandy beach easily in sight. Other options in standard- and bar-height chairs allow you to choose the ones just right for your situation.
  
  
• Freshen with a new look. Give your patio fresh, seasonal appeal by simply changing the cushions on your chairs and lounges. Look for replacement cushions in stylish fabrics made to match any color scheme. Most new fabrics are stain and mildew resistant. They also feature UV inhibitors, which prevent them from fading.
  
  
• Clever cover-ups. Even low-maintenance furnishings can benefit from a little extra protection. Covers ensure that your furniture will keep its good looks even after the most blustery outdoor conditions. Available in polyester and vinyl and in heavy-duty weights, covers provide year-round protection from weathering and discoloring.

Whether your style is bungalow, Colonial, ranch, or adobe, today’s outdoor styles will take your living space to a whole new level of beauty and enjoyment.

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Originally published in Lowe's Creative Ideas for Your Home and Garden magazine. Copyright [March/April 2004] SPC Custom Publishing.