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Ideas for Outdoor Living

Design your dream patio or porch, check out your favorite pools, or steal an idea for dress up your outdoor space.

Ideas for…Outdoor Furniture

View our guide to choosing the right outdoor furniture for your personal retreat.

Tropical Open Air Patio with a Pair of Wicker Chairs
Photo by Shelley Metcalf, Text by Suzanna Logan

Go Casual

Wicker gives outdoor spaces a casual, laid-back feel. For low-maintenance lounging opt for synthetic wicker (a metal frame wrapped in a vinyl or resin material). 

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Tropical Open Air Patio with a Pair of Wicker Chairs

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