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What is a design icon, exactly? True icons are distinctive in their excellence, like a Rolex Submariner. They’re immediately recognizable, like a Hermès Kelly bag. They’re emblematic of a style or philosophy, like the Saarinen Tulip table. They’re beautiful, useful, timeless, and honored worldwide.As the premier brand of luxury outdoor furniture for the past 75 years, Brown Jordan has created more than a few icons of its own: stand-out collections that have ascended to become part of the America …

Today’s Fabrics Set the Tone for the Outdoor Room by Ow LeeWhether their taste is upscale or more laid back, today’s shoppers know that fabrics play a significant role in creating the mood and expanding the functionality of their outdoor room. There is a myriad of color, style and performance choices available. Outdoor fabric allows you to move beyond the four walls of your home and decorate your outdoor living spaces with the same level of sophistication as the indoors. Today’s outdoor fab …

Already Dreaming of Next Summer’s Oasis… With many beginning to turn their attention to the New Year, outdoor design professionals already have spring and summer 2017 on their mind. Based on the previews held for the trade this summer, there are amazing design possibilities to look forward to in creating the perfect outdoor oasis. Whether your space is compact or sprawling, or your taste level runs from smart to sensational, you can look forward to finding everything you need to up your desig …

I find myself in need of some new patio furniture. Today’s economy has definitely made bargain hunting a must. However, getting the lowest price doesn’t always end up saving you any money. I have found that more often than not, you get what you pay for. With this in mind I still had my work cut out for me trying to convince my husband that teak patio furniture was the best choice for furnishing our newly renovated patio area. We were always mindful of our budget and wanted to make sure we got th …

Whenever I’m preparing to make a big purchase I can hear my father’s voice in my head reminding me that you get what you pay for. My current project is shopping for some furniture for my new house and I am really partial to teak wood. I inherited my love for teak furniture directly from my father. I remember helping him wash and seal our outdoor teak furniture whenever it was losing its luster. He would brag about how long he had it and that it would still be around after he was gone. Now it’s m …