Outdoor furniture ideas blog

There’s a reason why you see so many magazine features and home reno shows using wicker furniture for porch, patio and balcony spreads—nothing says you’re serious about creating an elegant outdoor space like wicker furniture. But wicker outdoor furniture is good for more than just making your patio or balcony the envy of all your neighbours (though it’s good for that, too). Wicker furniture has so many advantages that it’s hard to narrow them down to just a few. 

Got a few mismatched lounge chairs sitting on your balcony or patio? No wonder you’re not spending as much time relaxing outdoors as you could! Truly enjoying your outdoor space means creating a spot that’s inviting, comfortable and liveable; in other words, you should treat your outdoor living and/or dining space just as you would a room inside your home, choosing the outdoor furniture and accessories with the same care. If you don’t know where to start when it comes to decorating your el fresco room, no worries—we’ve got the tips you need to create an outdoor oasis you’ll love to use.

Just because you live in a high rise with limited outdoor space doesn’t mean you have to forego outdoor furniture -- it just means scaling down the size and amping up the style. From cosy bistro sets to sleek dining ensembles to convertible furniture pieces, here are the five top picks for high style high rise balcony decor:

There’s nothing better than curling up with a good book—unless it’s curling up with a good book in your outdoor daybed, combining the warmth of the sun with a comfy lounging spot, a cool drink and a great read. You might do your summer reading in the garden surrounded by flowers, under the fan in the el fresco room or next to the pool, but there’s no doubt that the best place to read outdoors is on an outdoor daybed from Outdoor Furniture Ideas. If you don’t have a reading list for next summer yet, you might consider a few of these popular books:

Garden looking a little blah after winter? Shop our outdoor furniture sale for the garden furniture that will take your garden from winter drab to springtime fab and leave you plenty left over for entertaining.