Stunning & Smart - EMU’s Nilo Wicker Dining Table

With its polished look and elegant lines, the EMU 48” Nilo Outdoor Wicker Dining Table is an ideal addition to a small or large outdoor space. The round shape of the EMU Nilo Dining Table poses a trend setting quality and would be wonderful for a rooftop, poolside or garden retreat.
Home Infatuation’s Nilo Dining Table is constructed with an extremely durable rust proof aluminum frame and a high quality woven resin wicker.
This impeccable glass top dining table will resist rain, snow, cold and the sun. It will not only create a statement of refined luxury, but the EMU dining table will make your outdoor living space the place to be in every season of the year. The Nilo Dining Table is available in natural or brown colors and a glass top with polished edges is included.Home Infatuation offers additional furniture collections from EMU, as well as matching chairs to the Nilo Dining Table, the EMU Outdoor Wicker Dafne Arm Chair. You may find this product and others when visiting http://www.homeinfatuation.com/.

Hot Colored Wicker....yay or nay?

I had this fantastic dream the other night about wicker. I often have a bunch of interior design dreams, and sometimes I get totally inspired, like the other night. My parents have this great backyard that has been overgrown with an old garden for the last ten years, and a patio that they have done nothing with. I thought it would be cute to mix turqoise and fuschia wicker chairs and a glass table (all of which they have, would just have to rearrange and possibly paint) and it might look pretty cool. Heres some pictures of what I want to do to my parents backyard!

I would have chairs like this on the sides of the tables, painted Fuschia. (4 of them)

Then maybe 2 chairs in the mom/dad ends of the table like this in bright turqoise.
The glass table would look like this:

I think some paper lanterns in bright colors would be great as well and of course lots of candles everywhere for atmosphere.


Here's some other wicker ideas I like...(all of these images are from mainecottage.com)

Sleek and Contemporary Outdoor Wicker Sofa

The modern design of Home Infatuation’s new Outdoor Wicker Sofa features a striking curved open back and gently sloping arms creating a light and elegant appearance.It is constructed of 100% recyclable polyethylene fiber that is woven together to appear as though it is real wicker.

With its cutting edge design, this outdoor sofa is resistant to pool water, sea salt, UV rays and all weather conditions. Ideal for its owner, the aluminum frame is extremely durable and completely weather resistant for outdoor living.

The sofa cushions are made with quick drying exterior foam and have zippered covers made of Sunbrella® fabric. The fabric is extremely resistant to moisture and fading from the sun. With color and pillow pattern options, this outdoor wicker sofa is the perfect addition of sleek and conventional for your outdoor space.

Home Infatuation’s web store offers the ultimate luxury products for outdoor living. Visit us at http://www.homeinfatuation.com/ for this and other products.

Bring your Outdoor Room to Life With a Few Essential Accessories

Bringing your outdoor room to life has never been so creative...and so challenging.

Think of your space as an extension of your indoor living area. With an infinite palette of stylish and performance-driven designs, you can create a coordinated look that is welcoming, functional, and even luxurious.

Your first impulse is to buy your “nuts and bolts” pieces, such as sofas, chaise lounges and dining tables. Yet have you thought strategically about the space you are filling? If not, your new outdoor room will offer a few scattered items that reflect clutter instead of the inviting paradise you imagined.

Translate Your Needs Into a Functional Space

Designing a coordinated look takes a little research about what options are out there. Think about the space you are filling by breaking the room into its parts. Is it a place for entertaining or quiet contemplation? Do you want to create separate rooms or a small intimate space that coordinates with your interior? How do you define a space that is different from the rest of your backyard?

Use your imagination and translate your creativity into reality with a few well chosen accessories. We call them “essential accessories” because without them it is very difficult to tie everything together into a coordinated, lifestyle-driven space.

Outdoor Area Rugs or Floor Tiles

There is probably no one single accessory that defines a focal point in your outdoor room than an area rug. Just like your interior space, you can create several mini-rooms on a large patio with different color schemes by using multiple area rugs.

Another creative option is snap-together outdoor wood tiles. Complete with mitered corners and beveled edges, they are designed to create a look of a hardwood floor. They are ideal for visually expanding the floor area when used over an entire deck, balcony or roof top garden.

Throw Pillows

No interior or outdoor room is complete without throw pillows. The patterns and color choices have greatly expanded, enabling you to brighten up or change the look of a chair, sofa or chaise. The use and longevity of treated acrylic fibers has opened the door to a variety of palettes and textures.

Outdoor pillows can handle the wear and tear of outdoor living and are increasingly durable. The fabrics are very resistant to sun fading and they have an inside stuffing or foam that will not attract mold or mildew. For added flexibility, many pillows now come with zippers so the covers can be easily taken off and machine washed

Outdoor Lighting

A wide range of weather-resistant outdoor lighting, from oil torches to rechargeable candles, is now available. New to the mix are table and floor lamp styles with plush fabric shades, ornate glazed bodies and granite bases that will add a an elegant touch to any outdoor room.

When you begin to assemble your outdoor room, remember that selecting the furniture is just the first step. Adding a few well chosen essential accessories will give you a much better chance of ending up with the outdoor lifestyle you imagined.

Visit us at http://www.homeinfatuation.com/ to view our entire collection of outdoor lighting and outdoor living products.

DODAZ Chit Chat Aluminum Frame Outdoor Sofa

Stylish. Cool. Modern.

The DODAZ al fresco Chit Chat aluminum frame outdoor sofa has a unique and innovative contemporary design that features oversized cushions for maximum lounging comfort and face to face conversation. Two people can stretch out comfortably next to one another on the Dodaz Chit Chat.

The quick drying exterior foam cushions are luxuriously soft and comfortable and covered with weatherproof Outdura™ fabric which is extremely moisture resistant and colorfast against sunlight. This fabric is available in brilliant color options that include Aquamarine, Kona, Capri, and Persimmon among others.

Four, 23’’ long throw pillows are included. The rust and corrosion proof chair frame is manufactured of high quality powder coated aluminum.

Sit back and enjoy a great book, conversation or sunset on your magnificent Dodaz Chit Chat outdoor sofa.

DODAZ allows you to customize the Chit Chat Sofa by selecting different fabrics for the seat and back, frame color and throw pillows. You can view the fabric and frame choices by visiting http://www.blogger.com/www.homeinfatuation.com. To order this product you must call Customer Service at 877.224.8925. We will answer any questions you have and place the order for you.

Outdoor Area Rugs -

What to consider when buying an outdoor area rug…Size, shape, color, woven, plastic, plain or patterned, luxury or cheap disposable are all questions you should ask yourself before deciding which outdoor area rug to purchase.

Size and Shape

Measure the dimensions where you will place the area rug with all of the furniture in position. Consider how close the edges will be to all of the furniture legs as well as the traffic pattern where the rug will go. An area rug that is placed too close to furniture can make even an outdoor room appear small and cramped.

If the rug is being placed in a heavy traffic area you will need to consider the durability of the rugs material and how well it will stay in position. Keep in mind that when having an outdoor kitchen or a grill, leave enough buffer space between the rug and the cooking area to prevent the area rug from being repeatedly soiled from food preparation and cooking. An oval or round area rug that is approximately the same size as a rectangular or square rug will appear to be smaller and may be a better overall enhancement for the space. The round edges will help to soften the appearance of the entire outdoor room.

Color and Pattern

Choosing an attractive color and pattern for your outdoor area rug is just as important as matching the color schemes of an indoor room. If the outdoor furniture is already in place or you are purchasing the furniture at the same time as your rug, you will want to coordinate the colors of the furniture cushions along with the outdoor throw pillows and lamp shades on any outdoor lighting you may purchase. Also consider the amount of foot and pet traffic the area rug may receive and what color and pattern will work best at camouflaging any soiling.

Woven or Plastic?

Outdoor area rugs are manufactured in a wide and varied range of materials. Plastic is typically not the first material that comes to mind when you are considering an indoor rug but for many situations plastic is the perfect choice for any outdoor area rug. New manufacturing methods have made plastic area rugs soft and subtle to the touch even when walking on them barefoot. The diversity and intensity of the colors in an outdoor area rug will give the space a “pop” and set your outdoor space apart from the norm.Woven or power loomed rugs can produce a flat weave area rug for a cabana beach house look or one with a low to medium pile will give a softer more elegant appearance.

Luxurious or Cheap Disposable?

There will always be an association between how much or how little you pay and the quality of the outdoor area rug you take home. But in some instances an inexpensive rug may be the smarter choice because of the situation in which it will be placed. If you need to have an area rug around an outdoor kitchen or hot tub or a heavy traffic area that will frequently be trampled on by dirty shoes, it is probably better to go with a less expensive area rug and replace it more often. Spend the most of your budget on the area rug that will be the focal point and centerpiece of your outdoor room.

Care and Maintenance

Most all outdoor woven or fabricated area rugs are manufactured with some type of manmade fibers. They are extremely durable, very stain resistant, and can easily be spot cleaned or cleaned with a brush and hose. After a heavy shower you may need to turn back the edges to speed up the drying process, but that’s about all the care they will generally need. Consider these suggestions before you buy your outdoor area rug, and you will have a much greater chance of satisfaction with your purchase.

Home Infatuation offers many options of outdoor area rugs in choices of color, patters, size and shape. You may find this and other fantastic outdoor living products when visiting www.homeinfatuation.com.

Tête-à-tête or Soiree…

The sleek design of this outdoor wicker dining stool makes it ideal for casual gatherings around the pool or patio. The 28’’ high seat can function as a bistro table or outdoor bar and the open space below the seat is ideal for storing bags, towels or accessories.

The outdoor stool is constructed of 100% recyclable polyethylene fiber woven together to look like real wicker. It is resistant to pool water, sea salt, UV and all weather conditions, not to mention kids and pets. The aluminum frame is extremely durable and completely weather resistant for convenient outdoor living. This product is available at www.homeinfatuation.com.

Half-Round Moon Pad is Great in Tight Spaces

If floor space is limited or you have a long wall space you don’t know what to do with the half-round Moon Pad is a perfect choice.

The pad is 78” wide and 39” deep and provides a huge amount of seating in a small area. On a long wall space you can place several of them together for a great lounging and entertaining area.
The simplistic, modern design of the patented Moon Pad will fit into any patio, deck or balcony décor. For added comfort and back support you can add the 72” long by 8” diameter Roll Pad.

The interior of the Pad and Roll are made of two wrapped layers of weatherproof polymeric foam. Its firm appearance belies the soft cushiony comfort you experience when you sit down.
The outer cover is made of weatherproof marine grade vinyl with a slightly textured surface that gives it the appearance of real leather.

It is stain, fungal and mildew resistant and cleans easily with soap and water. The outer cover is removable and easily replaceable with a new cover as it ages or if it is ever damaged.

Materials used in construction are 95% recyclable.

Outdoor Living - EMU Outdoor Wicker Jerra Sofa

An outdoor wicker sofa that defies the four seasons can make your outdoor living space the most popular place to be in all climates of the year. With a choice of wicker color tones, the EMU Outdoor Wicker Jerra Sofa is certain to complete your outdoor living space.

This Italian designed outdoor wicker sectional sofa from EMU is constructed with a rust proof aluminum frame and a high quality woven resin wicker that is completely waterproof. Modular sections can be used to create a sofa up to 14’ long. The cushions are designer quality and made with quick drying exterior foam and covered with an outdoor acrylic fabric that is extremely resistant to moisture and colorfast against sunlight. The menagerie of color choices ranges from pacific blue, camel, melon and many others. Home Infatuation also offers an option of a matching EMU Jerra coffee table.

Outdoor furniture that is this exquisite and well-made can be difficult to find. Home Infatuation, specializing in superb outdoor living has made it easy for you. Home Infatuation has hand selected the most sought after trends to bring to you ranging from outdoor furniture collections, garden fountains, hand painted deck umbrellas and so much more.

Visit us today at http://www.homeinfatuation.com/ to view more of the EMU Collection and other products.

Outdoor Décor – Fresh and Dried Wreaths

Home Infatuation recognizes that the holidays bring a magical time of year to each of us. During this most wondrous occasion, where our homes are filled with family and friends, a wreath adds a splendid glow. In remembering this, we have personally selected the most superb quality of fresh and dried wreaths in America to offer you. Each wreath adds an elegant beauty to any home whether it be in the mountains, city or on the coast.

Fresh or dried wreaths to choose from include fresh magnolia with Venetian gourds and hydrangeas, green magnolia with clover and rose hips and dried magnolia with sea grasses and coastal pods, among many others. Delight family or friends with a wreath as a gift or treat yourself with an exquisite wreath for your own home.

If you are entertaining this holiday season be sure to browse Home Infatuation’s selection of patio fire pits, melamine dinnerware and luxury outdoor furniture collections.

Shopping for Outdoor Furniture? Focus on the Frame

Thinking about purchasing an outdoor sofa chair or table? There are several factors to consider before you buy any outdoor furniture.

When exploring your options, look at the frame. The difference between average vs. superior quality is the type of material used, the thickness of the material, the type of finish, and whether or not is comes assembled or unassembled. Here are some factors to consider:

What’s it made out of? Always question what type of material is used in the frame of the furniture. Steel, cast and tubular aluminum, wood, teak, resin and synthetic outdoor wicker are typically used.

Compare the weight. Comparing the physical weight of two sofas or chairs that are similar in size and made of the same material will be a good indicator of the thickness of the material used in the frame construction. If the frame is tubular steel or aluminum the gauge or thickness of the tube is sometimes provided. Usually the thicker the better.

Watch out for scratches. Over time frames made of steel will rust if the finish is scratched. High quality steel frames will have a superior finish of several layers of paint that is very difficult to scratch off. Aluminum and resin frames will not rust but should still have a multi- layered or baked on finish. Cheaper finishes are sometimes sprayed on.

Types of Wood. If the frame is wood, examine the thickness. For example, when comparing furniture made of teak, compare the thickness of the legs and arms as well as the color of the wood. Mature teak will always have a consistent color with out streaks of white or cream which is found in less mature wood. Shorea, Curupay and Ipe are others types of wood now being used for quality outdoor furniture that offer excellent color, durability and weather resistance.

Synthetic is sassy. Synthetic outdoor wicker is very popular and is used in some of the most beautiful outdoor furniture pieces produced. Top quality wicker is all-weather and extremely resistant to fading and deterioration caused by the sun. The wicker used in mass produced furniture will quickly fade and become brittle and break within a couple of years.

How’s the Hardware? Check the hardware used in the assembly of the frame. Top quality furniture will used all stainless steel or chrome finished hardware that will not rust. For wood pieces, hardware of nuts and bolts is always better then using screws or staples.

Warranty is Security. The warranty given by the manufacturer of the item is also a good indicator of the quality. A three-year warranty on the frame is usually a minimum on a quality piece and warrantees of 10 and 15 years are often available.

Factory assembled. Frames that are factory-assembled and constructed of all-welded material will provide excellent strength over the entire lifetime of the piece.

Quality ---Making your decision based solely upon the retail price and not the quality of materials used to manufacture the item can result in an expensive and unhappy experience.

There are many factors to consider before buying your outdoor living furniture. Keep in mind that value, not price -- is key. With that in mind, you will enjoy your furniture for years to come.