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.

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Savvy and Sleek – The Ultimate Outdoor Glass Torch

Durability and style are two words that come to mind when seeing the Outdoor Cone Torch for the first time. Not only is this product for the Savvy shopper but it is Sleek enough to be used in the most basic or luxurious setting.

Insert the versatile Outdoor Cone Torch into the ground or sand or hang it from a wall and welcome your guests with its flaming torch. This outdoor torch boasts a desirable size of 12” tall by 4” in diameter.It is made of highly durable frosted glass with a polished aluminum top and a long lived fiberglass wick. A steel ground stake and a fabric wall strap for hanging are included.

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Decorative Modern Outdoor Privacy Screen is Tres Chic

The modern design of this outdoor privacy screen is great for filtering direct sunlight, creating separate rooms blocking the view of your next-door neighbors.

The screen is made of polyester fabric in two die-cut design patterns and eight color choices. The fabric is very durable, washable, UV treated, anti-microbial and anti-static. The screen attaches to any overhead structure by mounting specially designed 1” diameter magnets with small screws to the surface.

A color coordinated steel bar mounted at the top of the shade is held in place by the magnets. A steel bar at the bottom of the shade stretches the shade to its full length. The screen can be cleaned with a water hose or dipped in the bathtub or swimming pool.

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.

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Radiance Spa Cover – Magnificent protection from the weather and harmful UV rays for your Outdoor Spa

While we all take pleasure in enjoying the sun, without some form of sun block you will quickly damage your skin. The Radiance Spa Cover provides shade and protection from all weather for both you and your spa. With a distinctive and rich look, The Radiance Spa Cover adds a stated elegance to a private deck, pool area or garden.

The Radiance Spa Cover is constructed of nearly indestructible polycarbonate that is 250 times stronger than glass. This specialized material can withstand extreme weather, including heavy snow and high winds and it will not warp, crack, break or discolor. The Radiance Spa Cover blocks 98% of damaging UV sunlight and reduces the air temperature below. When underneath the magnificently shaped cover, your skin will not burn and your spa will not fade from the sun.
The heavy-duty aluminum frame is available in forest green, white or matte bronze. The frame is guaranteed to never corrode from rain or saltwater spray.

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Fantastic Lighthouse Outdoor Oil Lamp

The Lighthouse Outdoor Oil Lamp, inspired by the lighthouses along the coasts of Scandinavia, is made to glow like a bonfire in the dark. The ceramic white body has a patented polished aluminum oil burner that enables you to fill it without disassembling the lamp and it allows the lamp oil to surround the wick in the bowl-shaped fire chamber. The result is an intense and lively light which truly creates an atmosphere that can be used year round.

For a fun grilling accessory for your next barbecue browse our selection of Branding Irons. Pour drinks like a pro at your next gathering from an Outdoor Bar. Serve your guests in style with fun and funky Outdoor Dining accessories. Browse our selection of Patio Lights to lighten up your next outdoor entertaining event.

Suite-In Your Outdoor Room...MODULAR, GREEN-FRIENDLY SUITE SYSTEM OFFERS ONE-STOP-SHOPPING

Think you don’t have the space for your own Outdoor Room?

It is easy to transform your empty outdoor space into a complete outdoor room with the Suite System from Home Infatuation. All you need to start is a tape measure. “Many people don’t know where to begin, and so we are trying to keep it simple with this “one-stop-shopping” approach,” says Home Infatuation’s Mike Voyles.

All homeowners need to do is measure the length and width of the floor area in their outdoor space. Then compare the measurements with the pre-packaged suites of furniture and pick the grouping that fits the space.

Five suite sizes from 8’ x 8’ to 13’ x 13’ are now available in different sizes and furniture ensembles that range from group settings to an intimate space for two. “This approach is ideal for the condo/town-home dweller who wants to maximize the design of a small space,” says Voyles. The space can easily be personalized for a variety of functions, from relaxing to dining to entertaining.

The modular furniture used in the suites has a simplistic, modern design and is weatherproof, stain, mold and mildew resistant and cleans easily with soap and water. The furniture, sculptured with pure forms and ergonomic shapes, is constructed from recyclable, marine-grade material that is 95% recyclable. It is light in weight and can be easily moved by a single person.

These ready-made suites take the guesswork out of selecting the perfect pieces of furniture for your outdoor room and will ensure that you will get the most out of your brand new space.

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Outdoor TV - Sunbrite 46'' HD LCD Ready Outdoor TV

Giving the perfect gift this holiday season? You are sure to when you surprise someone with a SunbriteTV™ 46’’ HD ready outdoor TV. This state of the art electronic adds a whole new level to home grandeur and luxury.

The SunbriteTV™ allows you to enjoy TV, movies and video games in the comfort of your own backyard regardless of the weather. It has an all weather aluminum enclosure, a super-bright 800-nits screen with 1920 x 1080 pixel high resolution, two, 10 watt speakers, a built in tuner with water resistant remote control and a contrast enhancing, anti-glare and scratch-resistant window that protects the LCD screen from rain, dirt and scratches. A patented baffled and filtered, dual-air fan system quietly keeps it cool in all climates and keeps rain, dust and insects from entering the television enclosure.

The innovative watertight cable entry system with pass through design keeps cables dry and allows for easy hook-up. A water-resistant remote control is included. The SunbriteTV™ outdoor TV is compatible with almost all video sources, including HDMI, off-the-air antenna, cable TV, satellite TV, DVD players, PC’s and external speakers. Fantastically, this LCD TV can be operated in temperature ranges between 10ºF - 122°F.

Home Infatuation offers the SunbriteTV™ 46’’ HD LCD, as well as many other outdoor living products. Some of which include, outdoor patio bars and opulent outdoor furniture collections.

Patio - Rechargeable Outdoor Candles

Rechargeable outdoor candles have become a must-have this holiday season. Hosting a party? Have you been looking for a chic and inexpensive gift to give the person who has everything? Rechargeable outdoor candles have gained their instant popularity by offering an attractive, long lasting outdoor accessory. Rechargeable outdoor candles give a realistic and refined look to any outdoor space. The perfect accent for all outdoor settings whether it is a lodge on a mountainside or a poolside cabana.

These rechargeable outdoor candles offer a striking accent. Each candle is made of silicone and contains an LED light bulb with a built-in micro chip that replicates a natural flickering candle light. A set of four rechargeable candles and a recharging base are included.

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Patio Lights - Exquisite Frederick Cooper Floor Lamp

Frederick Cooper could very well be referred to as the “Monet” of Home Lighting. His unsurpassed designs are lovely and unique, as they add attention to detail and refinement to any space. Home Infatuation is pleased to offer one of Cooper’s most admired outdoor floor lamps. The Outdoorable Climbing Monkeys Floor Lamp is a work of art for any patio, deck or pool area. This outdoor lamp features exquisite workmanship, intricate design detailing and is weather resistant.

The cast metal lamp pole motif is a palm tree with palm fronds and four climbing monkeys mounted on a thick granite base. The Outdoorable floor lamp is completed by using a signature Frederick Cooper shade that is hand sewn with a Tahitian theme and fringe trim.

Sizing, pricing and order details for Cooper's Outdoorable Climbing Monkeys Floor Lamp can be found online at http://www.homeinfatuation.com/.

Home Infatuation offers a splendid variety of outdoor lighting, including additional Frederick Cooper fixtures. The Home Infatuation website offers specialty, hard-to-find, luxury outdoor living products.

Outdoor Pillows - Rich, Trendy and Distinctive

Use outdoor Pillows to inexpensively transform your outdoor space.

For people who want to dramatically dress up the tone of an outdoor space and keep it affordable, add luxurious, weather-defying pillow. Homeowners are maximizing and extending their living space outdoors and are using bold, colorful accents to create personal style and individual flavor. You don't have to spend a whole lot of money to transform your patio into an exciting outdoor room.

Nature-inspired themes, coastal motifs, and luxurious textures are hugely popular, especially in beach homes. Today’s performance pillows and cushions are comfy and compelling and completely weather-resistant, while offering a huge menu of patterns, colors and designs ideal for infusing style into expansive outdoor rooms or smaller spaces in balconies, town homes or condos

Here’s how to use pillows to change the look of your outdoor space:

Brighten up or change the look of your favorite outdoor chair, sofa or chaise lounge. A mix of neutral or mahogany and chocolate hues as the foundation with a splash of color, such as oranges, pinks and greens, adds a theme to the outdoor space. Bold colors can freshen, revitalize or even transform outdoor furniture easily and affordably.

Go “green” in your outdoor room. Nature-inspired motifs are going strong. Coastal, tropical and nautical themes featuring vibrant greens of lush rain forests, leaves, trees, seahorses, birds, fish and even dragonflies create a feeling of serenity and sanctuary.

High quality, easygoing performance fabrics are designed for kids and pets. The use and longevity of treated acrylic fibers has opened the door to a variety of palettes and textures. Solution-dyed acrylic fabrics – a process of pre-treating acrylic fibers -- locks in color, adds UV protection and stands up to weather and wear. The fabrics, which are soft and versatile for all types of households, have led the way to a wide range of embellished looks and designs.

Outdoor pillows can handle the wear and tear of outdoor living. Zippered outdoor pillow fabric covers are removable and are resistant to color fading, chlorine, mildew and stains. Even better, the interior foam is quick drying and will not mildew or mold.

Elegance Takes the Indoors Out. The quality of outdoor fabrics – from eye-popping silk looks to texture-intensive quilted patterns and woven intricate designs – provides an elegant feel outdoors. Silk-like sheens and luxury metallics such as burnished gold, copper and bronze promote a Moroccan influence. Elegant, decorative motifs such as paisley-inspired designs create a sumptuous indoor look outdoors.

Home Infatuation offers everything required for distinctive outdoor living. The company addresses the wish lists of homeowners with its diverse menu of products for the Outdoor Room, from decorative table tamps to all-weather high def TVs. Home Infatuation chooses products from around the world, delivering a high level of customer service and a quality experience. For more information, call 877-224-8925, or visit http://www.homeinfatuation.com/.

Snap Together Teak Wood Outdoor Deck Tiles

Easy. Effortless. Luxury.

Looking to build an outdoor living space within a matter of hours? Than the Snap Together Teak Deck Tiles is exactly what you want!

The newest development in outdoor decking are stunning teak wood tiles. Home Infatuation offers a premium grade outdoor teak wood deck tile that will easily snap together to create beautiful flooring for patios, decks and any hard surface. No hammers, screws or glue needed!

Teak is a very durable hardwood that is mold, mildew, fungi, termite and rot and decay resistant. The plastic interlocking grid comes connected to the back of the deck tile which allows you to easily snap the tiles together using only your hands. The plastic backing elevates the tile off the surface to allow for ventilation and drying.

Remarkably, teak is a sustainable grown wood that is harvested under the most strict, surgery-like guidelines of independent forestry associations like the FSC or similar government forestry programs. With a teak product, you are purchasing a material that will withstand outdoor weather conditions and uphold its beauty year after year.

Home Infatuation also offers Snap Together Deck Tiles in varying woods, to include; Ipe, Curupay and Rosewood. Each wood type offers a unique and rich color pattern.

Outdoor Décor – Chic Plastic Outdoor Rugs

Fresh. Fun. Plastic.

Plastic outdoor area rugs have been one of the most followed trends in home accessories! This product is so popular that it has been featured in major magazines, wanting to boast about the amazing colors, patterns, weather resistance and durability that plastic outdoor area rugs offer.
If you are looking to create a fresh and inviting atmosphere to an outdoor space, the more color and pop the better! Home Infatuation’s plastic outdoor area rugs have been designed using the most requested trends in color and pattern.

Our online store hosts the latest designs in Outdoor Rugs; from the most basic to loudest in tone there is a unique option for everyone. Wonderful bursts of color and personality are offered in many designs and textures. Easily user friendly, from the most difficult to decorate rooftop space to an ocean side patio, outdoor rugs offer an exceptional charm that will instantly wash away any “drabness.”

Perfect for an inexpensive and luxury addition, plastic outdoor area rugs can create traction in high slip areas, absorb excessive noise and create an inviting scene for you and your guests.
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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.

Bask in the Sun with the Crib and Lean Outdoor Bed

Bringing you the ultimate in glam sunbathing, this crafty combination of an indoor/outdoor daybed is the perfect addition to a defining and relaxing retreat. The Crib and Lean boasts a queen sized bed that has an extraordinary modern design, complete with water and mildew resistance. Trendy lines and curvature offer you to choose the contour and look you want. There are two angled Lean bolsters as headboards. The angled bolsters are able to be moved or removed entirely.

This fantastic design is ideal for a patio, poolside or deck. If you are looking to create a space that defines modern trend with an elegant twist, than the Crib and Lean is perfect for you! Home Infatuation believes in “Going Green,” with that said the materials used in this product are 95% recyclable. Outdoor pillows can complete your look; these too can be found at http://www.homeinfatuation.com/.

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Product ID: #193003 Dimensions: Crib: 80'' L x 60'' W x 16'' H. 75 lbsLean: 24'' W x 22'' D x 19'' H. 8 lbs.