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5 Benefits of Indoor/Outdoor Living

1. Indoor/Outdoor Living Areas are the Ultimate Open Floor Plan If you are lacking square footage in your home or would like more space to entertain, expanding your indoor/outdoor space is something to consider.  This is a great way to expand your home without investing in an addition or expensive remodel.  Homeowners can easily entertain and enjoy the indoors and outdoors without feeling limited with a versatile, multi-use space.  2. Indoor/Outdoor Living Spaces are great for Your Health ....

Our Top 5 Memorial Day Deals

Memorial Day is a great time to shop, whether you're hoping to redecorate a room in your home or just add a few new accents to refresh it for summer.  Here are our top five deals during our Memorial Day sale: 1. Clare View Sofa  An effortlessly elegant choice in outdoor furniture, this outdoor sofa marries sturdiness and style in such a delightful way. For that much more weather protection, the sofa’s eucalyptus wood frame with tapered touches and slat styling is treated to a 5-step fin ....

How to Make the Most of Your Outdoor Space

With spring in full swing and summer quickly approaching us, it’s a great time to think about what your outdoor space may be missing.  We are all spending a lot more time at home and have the perfect opportunity to show our outdoor spaces some extra love.   Patio BBQ Along with great physical health benefits, grilling can be a mood lifter. Grilling tends to be a social activity in the summer months and gives people the opportunity to entertain guests. While we may not be entertaining a ....

Contactless Mother’s Day Gift Guide

1. Order take-home or delivery from her favorite restaurant. Many local restaurants have put together take-home and delivery options for the holiday. Here are some great suggestions from the Virginia Pilot: Mother'sDayMeals The larger charcuterie platter at Milk and Honey Cookery, which can be delivered on Mother's Day through most of Hampton Roads including Hampton and the five cities.(Courtesy Melissa Jaycox / Milk & Honey) 2. Send her flowers from your favorite local florist. Mothers, g ....

Solid Wood and Sustainability

As more people choose a greener lifestyle and find new ways to reduce their carbon footprint, creating a home that is environmentally friendly is high on the list for those redecorating. Wood is known to be one of the most naturally renewable energy sources, which means it will have less of an impact on the environment compared to other materials. Not only is wood a long lasting material, it can also be recycled and reused.  Plus it is one hundred percent biodegradable, which means it will e ....

Willis Furniture Guide to Outdoor Umbrellas

Determine Size & Shape First, it is important to determine the size and shape you will need to properly fit the space. Solar radiation can dramatically change the temperatures of an object that it hits, heating it far above the actual air temperature. The proper shade over your dining or seating areas can reduce the temperature up to 20%. A sweltering 95° can become a comfortable 80° with the proper shade! Support with the Proper Base Second, you will want to give your umbrella plenty ....