The outdoor living season here in Atlanta is now in FULL Swing!  March 2012 brought us really nice temperatures (80s) and beautiful cool evenings!  We now see lots of clients coming thru our doors with NEW outdoor living spaces…maybe their deck was about to fall off the house (literally)…and they have hired a new contractor to build a totally new outdoor living space.  Our Outdoor Lifestyles business that designs and builds outdoor kitchens and fireplaces has really been busy this year…adding totally new grilling and gathering areas…and many folks are just now learning how Outdoor Living at home is a WHOLE new lifestyle!

SO…when a client walks in with an area needing new furnishings…we always ask the right questions to understand HOW our clients want to live in this space.  The space is not unlimited…so we want to make absolutely sure the furniture matches the outdoor living NEEDS of the area.  Not everyone wants four chairs and a table outside…think about outdoor lounging…double chaise lounges, loveseat gliders, etc. Don’t forget SHADE…as warm as it has been recently…we have seen a increased need for shade products already…usually don’t see these products really take off til June/July…I think the warm winter has got folks thinking early about how shade is imperative to the outdoor living area.

At the end of the day..make sure the furniture you select meet your lifestyle needs…don’t just buy something that may or may not work?  By ensuring this…you no doubt will make the outdoor space SO much more enjoyable!

See you at the store!