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Embrace the Beauty of Autumn: How to Enjoy Your Outdoor Space in the Fall

  As summer gently transitions into autumn, the world around us undergoes a breathtaking transformation. Trees don their vibrant hues of red, orange, and gold, and a crispness fills the air that beckons us outdoors. Fall is the season where nature puts on its finest display, and your outdoor space is the front-row ticket to this splendid show. In this blog, we'll delve into creative and enjoyable ways to make the most of your outdoor haven during the fall months, embracing the cozy charm and p ....

Transform Your Outdoor Space with Stylish and Functional Outdoor Furniture

  The allure of outdoor living spaces has grown exponentially in recent years. Whether you have a spacious backyard, a cozy balcony, or a charming patio, creating an inviting outdoor oasis is a wonderful way to enhance your living experience. One of the key elements in designing a remarkable outdoor space is choosing the right furniture. Outdoor furniture not only adds beauty to your surroundings but also provides comfort, functionality, and a touch of personal style. In this blog, we will exp ....

How To Create a Stylish Outdoor Living Area with Furniture

  Have you ever thought about having your own outdoor oasis? Just picture it, like a full living room outdoors - you're laying on a comfortable outdoor sofa, letting the breeze brush wisps of hair against your face, the warm sunlight on your skin. You’re drifting to sleep as you read your favorite book. Life couldn’t get any more perfect.    It sounds like a dream, but believe it or not, it can be your reality! As you plan your outdoor oasis, you’ll want to think about how you can cr ....

The Benefits of an Outdoor Umbrella

  There are many things to consider when buying a patio umbrella. Outdoor furniture allows you to enjoy nature, without sacrificing style or comfort. As spring and summer arrive, you’ll spend more and more time outside entertaining or lounging poolside. To keep you and your guests cool and protected from the hot sun, it’s important to have ample shade.    Solar radiation can dramatically change the temperatures of an object that it hits, heating it far above the actual air temperat ....

Outdoor Project: Four Tips for Creating an Ideal At-Home Retreat, from Willis Furniture

As spring turns into summer and the days get warmer, it’s the ideal time to transform your patio, deck, garden, or even your entire yard into a serene lounge space. Think about setting up your outdoor living space much like you would when planning your interiors. These days, we’re spending a great deal of time at home: Not only are we working from home and relaxing there in the evenings, too, we’re also hosting small, distanced gatherings in our outdoor spaces and planning staycations. H ....

How to Create a Welcoming Front Porch

Your porch should be an extension of your interior decor while also creating curb appeal for passersby and approaching guests alike.  Here are 5 ways to create a relaxing and welcoming front porch: 1. Landscape and Seasonal Blooms Even though they’re not on the porch itself, the plants you include in the landscape leading toward your front door can have a huge impact on how your porch looks and feels. From the street, colorful plants create a great focal point and also help to add privacy ....

How to Keep Your Outdoor Furniture Looking New

Patio furniture is bound to take some abuse from the elements, especially in Virginia Beach, as well as all the local cities of Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk and even the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the Eastern Shore of Virginia are impacted by the salt water of the Atlantic Ocean and  Chesapeake Bay. Salt water creates a unique challenge in caring for furniture use outside on patios even if it is an open sunroom space. That’s why it’ ....

How to Create an Outdoor Living Room

Creating a relaxing, stylish outdoor living space or outdoor room can greatly increase the appeal and value of your home and provide an oasis for friends and family to enjoy the great outdoors in supreme comfort. Decorating outdoor spaces has some minor differences from interior decorating, mostly due to the fact that you want items that can withstand the elements. But overall, the same design concepts apply. It is all about comfort, functionality, and style. Here are some tips to start creat ....

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 ....

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 ....