When
it comes to summer and outdoor living, nothing comes to mind more than a trip
to the beach or an Oceanside vacation. There’s something about that image of
the waves rolling into shore while we gaze off towards the sun with a
refreshing beverage in hand that exemplifies life without a concern. We’re not
all fortunate to live off the coast, but a recent trend in patio design has
seen home owners bringing a bit of the coastal/nautical life to their own
backyards.
Coastal/Nautical
furniture carries with it this casual vibe with a hint of luxury living that many people find desirable when entertaining outdoors, and Made in the USA manufacturers have really taken to meeting this consumer want head on with some collections that will transform your patio into the topside of a yacht, a beach club resort, or an Oceanside bungalow escape. PolyWood, a leader in eco-friendly furniture, has the popular
Captain collection with its popular seaside look and causal comfort, as well as the aptly named Nautical collection which takes inspiration from the world of
boating with unique headboard back reflective of yacht club style.
When it comes to upscale beach resorts, Telescope
Casual answers with its Aruba II Sling collection, a blend of some popular
elements of the past to create a new look in furniture-forward thinking and
design. The curves of this collection’s frame coupled with reliable/comfortable
sling seating welcomes you and your guests to sit and stay awhile; a collection
right at home poolside. Lloyd Flanders
is another American Made Manufacturer that delivers when it comes to the want
of a patio rich with beach resort style, and their coastal approach is that of
classic East Coast, high-end living. Hamptons showcases a high-end wicker look
reflective of the popular getaway destination that inspires the collection’s
name, while Nantucket is steeped in American history with its Boardwalk style
flair. Both collections are ideal for
those looking to capture coastal living in a more subtle way.
As this trend continues to gain momentum, manufacturers are not only looking at
the structural design of their furniture but color combinations when it comes
to frame finishes and cushion fabrics as well. For that true coastal/Nautical look for your backyard living space, it’s important to go with lighter color frames (white is ideal) and with
cushion/sling fabrics blues and greens are most often seen/most popular, with
varied shades of red coming in a close second. Patterned fabrics dedicated to
the nautical theme are also available for a more literal approach to the trend,
but the bold, clean look of solid colors is a favorite with its eye-catching
appeal.
Regardless of living near a body of water or not, patio enthusiasts have decided to take
it upon themselves to go Coastal across the globe… and this definitely a trend
we here at USA Outdoor Furniture are getting behind.