15 Holiday Items You Can Recycle (and 5 You Can’t)

The hustle and bustle of the holidays keeps us all busy, and by the end, we’re often left overloaded with unnecessary bits and baubles. The greeting cards and wreaths that were once festive are now just taking up space.  So, how do we dispose of these items responsibly? Not everything can be tossed in our curbside bins, so we’ve created a list of 20 common … Continue reading 15 Holiday Items You Can Recycle (and 5 You Can’t)

Small But Mighty: How to Style a Balcony with 7 Steps & Inspiring Ideas

Balconies are small enclosed exterior areas on the upper floor of a home or apartment building. Some are even quite famous (waving royalty and Juliet Capulet’s soliloquy come to mind). From a design and styling standpoint, most residential balconies don’t get as much air time as other alfresco areas like patios or porches. They’re typically small, narrow, or not as easily accessible. As such, these … Continue reading Small But Mighty: How to Style a Balcony with 7 Steps & Inspiring Ideas

Tips to Prep Your Patio for Hurricane Season

Nothing crashes a party—or rains on a parade—quite like a hurricane. Several regions across the United States are susceptible to this fierce natural phenomenon and the destruction potentially left in its wake. Notoriously unpredictable and at times catastrophic, proper precautions should always be taken to ensure your family’s safety and minimize damage to your home.  When you’re hunkered down inside during a hurricane, a well-prepped … Continue reading Tips to Prep Your Patio for Hurricane Season

4 Ways to Elevate Your White House Exterior

Hey, y’all–Eva here! It’s no secret that I’m POLYWOOD’s biggest fan. My family spends a lot of time outside, so we need outdoor furniture that’s functional, stylish, and comfortable. POLYWOOD ticks all of those boxes and more!  When we built our dream home in North Carolina, I had my mind set on one thing: I wanted the exterior to be white. So much so that … Continue reading 4 Ways to Elevate Your White House Exterior

11 Outdoor Fall Decor Ideas to Spice Up Your Home

Fall comes around every year, bringing cooler weather, garden harvests, and changing leaves. We celebrate the season by donning thick sweaters, baking sweet and spiced treats, and filling our homes inside and out with autumnal decor. We’ve gathered 11 fall decorating ideas for outside spaces that fit a variety of tastes. From porch to patio, here’s how to bring those gourd vibes home. Jump to … Continue reading 11 Outdoor Fall Decor Ideas to Spice Up Your Home

Types of Fabric Patterns for Outdoor Use

Whether it’s time to replace your dining chair cushions or you want a few new throw pillows to brighten up your patio sectional, you’ll need products tailored in materials rated for outdoor use. Before making any purchases, do some research to figure out what you need for your home.   Browse our guide to familiarize yourself with different types of fabric patterns and the outdoor materials … Continue reading Types of Fabric Patterns for Outdoor Use

Modern Adirondack Chair Style Ideas

Originating in New York’s Adirondack Mountains, the aptly named Adirondack chair has long been synonymous with summer vacations, family campgrounds, and waterfront living. The classic silhouette is instantly recognizable with its tall slatted back, sloped seat, wide armrests, and relaxed recline. But throughout the past several years, new iterations of the iconic Adirondack have been cropping up across the U.S. and beyond.  Perfect for bucolic … Continue reading Modern Adirondack Chair Style Ideas

Bar-Height & Counter-Height Furniture Comparison

Outdoor furniture that looks great, needs minimal maintenance, and withstands weather and daily use is a tall order, but our bar- and counter-height furniture does it all—and then some. These pieces and preconfigured sets stand up to spills, stains, and stormy weather, and all come with our promise of lasting durability. We also design all of our bar and counter seating with footrests for added … Continue reading Bar-Height & Counter-Height Furniture Comparison

How to Recognize High-Quality Outdoor Furniture

You want to spend your money wisely on beautiful, comfortable, well-built furniture that lasts season after season. But how can you tell if the products you’re eyeing are good quality? Not to worry—we can help you. We’ve created a guide to help streamline your furniture search and make a sound investment. We also sought out Sallie Lord, Principal Designer of GreyHunt Interiors, to assist us … Continue reading How to Recognize High-Quality Outdoor Furniture

How to Throw a Bachelorette or Bachelor Party at Home

Whisking the bride or groom away to exotic locales for a huge pre-wedding bash sounds like a dream for some. For others, this may not be ideal due to busy work schedules, young kids, budgetary concerns, or other valid reasons. If you’ve taken on hosting duties, see if the guest of honor would like a bachelor or bachelorette party at home.  Staycation celebrations can save … Continue reading How to Throw a Bachelorette or Bachelor Party at Home

What Is UV Resistance & Why Is It a Must-Have Furniture Feature?

Is the color of your outdoor furniture looking dull or mottled? Are there awkward “tan lines” on cushions that have been left outside for too long? This is what happens when the sun gets its rays on things with low resistance to ultraviolet (UV) light.  UV resistance refers to a material’s ability to resist UV radiation. To better understand UV resistance, you must first know … Continue reading What Is UV Resistance & Why Is It a Must-Have Furniture Feature?

Outdoor Accent Tables Buying Guide

Accent tables are some of the most useful pieces to add to an outdoor space, bringing ample functionality, practicality, and style—all while taking up little room. These furnishings are sometimes treated as afterthoughts, with larger pieces like sofas, Adirondacks, and chaises getting the majority of attention. However, it doesn’t take long to realize how much you need one (or a few) until you reach for … Continue reading Outdoor Accent Tables Buying Guide

Comparing Outdoor Dining Set Styles

Order up! With our all-weather dining sets, you always have a standing reservation (and your table is always ready). Stains and spills and seasonal weather are no match for our heavy-duty materials, and our range of styles promises one that will suit your space perfectly.   This comparison guide dishes out all the information needed to find the dining set of your dreams. You can meet … Continue reading Comparing Outdoor Dining Set Styles

20 Outdoor Home Office Ideas

More and more of us are transitioning from corporate settings to home-based work environments. With added schedule flexibility and the lack of a stressful rush-hour commute, remote work certainly has its perks. But this change of scenery may be tricky for those in busy households or small spaces. Fortunately, many professionals have eased any work-from-home woes by converting their outdoor areas into office spaces. There … Continue reading 20 Outdoor Home Office Ideas

8 Patio Setups Inspired by National Parks

This summer, we’re looking to Mother Nature for fresh ways to style outdoor spaces. And lucky for us, our country is home to some of her finest features. Enjoy these patio designs and palettes that pay homage to eight of our favorite national parks across the US, from sea to shining sea. We hope you leave it (this article) better (and more inspired) than you … Continue reading 8 Patio Setups Inspired by National Parks