Patio & Hearth Blog

Phifer’s Cacao Fantasy Designed Fabrics Collection

Earth tones and sea greens are no longer the only fabric choices available for outdoor furniture and umbrellas. Much to the delight of decorators and homeowners, cheerful colors are no longer reserved just for interior spaces. Everything from bright pinks and warm reds to deep purples and brilliant blues are rising in popularity and will add a spark of life to any outdoor setting.

Create an exotic escape – move to the jungle beat of the Aloha pattern – with Phifer’s Cacao Fantasy Designed Fabrics Collection. Part tribal, part leafy tropical, this collection’s warm red and dark chocolate brown hues (balanced by oyster cream) are the perfect fit for groups accented by an outdoor fireplace.

Sangria Collection by Sunbrella

Fabrics in the new Sangria Collection by Sunbrella add warmth and cheer to any space. Hot pink grounds this collection and is balanced by hints of plum and melon. Easy-to-clean Sunbrella fabrics mean you never have to worry about staining, fading or the perils of everyday living.

Phifer

Sunbrella

TUUCI’s Mercury Bed and Sun Lounge

An outdoor bedroom may seem like a stretch, but with outdoor kitchens and outdoor family rooms all the rage, it’s not surprising that luxurious outdoor bedrooms would soon follow. Homeowners can now enjoy an afternoon snooze on one of the many outdoor beds that manufacturers are starting to release. Here are just a couple.

TUUCI’s Mercury bed and sun lounge is constructed with TUUCI’s polished-titanium Armor-wall Talunminum frame and modular marine-grade components. High-performance fabric cushions, bed coverings, and sheer privacy curtains, all topped with shade, create the ultimate in open-air relaxation.

Ebel Dreux Daybed

Ebel is pleased to offer its Dreux collection, new woven wicker designs in two brand new colors (Driftwood & Chestnut) both with a new wide weave. In addition to its beautiful and luxurious new daybed, the Dreux collection also includes deep seating and dining pieces.

TUUCI

Ebel

PIVOT MODEL Fire Pit Safety Screen from Aspen Industries

Aspen Industries takes extreme pride in the quality of their hearth and firepit products. Their Master Flame gas log brand is known for its realistic look and full flames while their Royal Series of gas coal effect burners are perfect for homeowners with smaller fireplaces. Here are a couple of products from Aspen Industries to check out:

For round-shaped pits, this Master Flame brand screen covers and prevents sparks and embers from flying out of the firepit, even in windy conditions. Both ends of the “clam shell” designed screen pivot open, allowing access to tend the fire on either end. Each screen is made to order and comes in sizes from 24 inches to 80 inches in diameter.

MASTER FLAME ELITE® Triple Burner Gas Log System from Aspen Industries

Master Flame’s sandless, straight port injection triple burner system (with baffling and diverters) provides the liveliest and most natural-looking flame and burn–noticeably superior to grate/burner/sand/pan log sets. The elevated back log supports, combined with the forward, rear and ember pan burners, give Elite gas log sets a brighter, fuller flame and the most natural wood-burning appearance available.

Aspen Industries

Broil King’s New Line of Barbecue Accessories

Canada-based Onward Manufacturing prides itself in producing quality grills and grilling accessories that celebrate a relaxed and casual environment. Whether used for a family or a group of friends, a high-performance Broil King grill (and its accessories) is the perfect choice for customers who love alfresco dining and great tasting food.

For 2012, Broil King launched a line of professional grilling accessories to complement and enhance the outdoor cooking experience. This premium line includes the Deep Dish Grill Wok and Stone Grill Set, both of which enable barbecue fans to create restaurant quality meals in their own backyards.

Broil King Keg Charcoal Grill

The Broil King Keg Charcoal Grill features a high-performance design that builds upon Broil King’s philosophy of engineering superior grills that evoke passion for outdoor entertaining. Unlike most ceramic “kamado-style” grills, the Broil King Keg’s durable body is made of double walled steel with high-grade insulation in between. This technologically advanced design holds temperatures at a narrow range, allowing consumers to cook low and slow for great traditional barbecue.

Onward Manufacturing

Twin Eagles’ new 54-inch Premium Grill

Twin Eagles’ goal is to help provide quality products that create full-service, fully functioning outdoor kitchens. Dante Cantal, Twin Eagles’ founder, had more than 30 years of experience as a leading gas engineer when he created Twin Eagles. Now Twin Eagles, based in Cerritos, California, is one of the leading manufacturers of premium grills and outdoor kitchens. Specialty hearth, grill, and casual-furniture dealers are attracted to Twin Eagles’ products because of their exclusive features and benefits. Here are two new products that are proving to be hot sellers.

Twin Eagles’ 2-Ring Power Burner

Twin Eagles’ new oversized cast brass, 2-Ring Power Burner is the most powerful residential burner of its kind, reaching 70,000 Btu. The burner is specifically designed to deliver the intense, focused heat that is essential when cooking with an oversized stockpot or wok. The 2-Ring Power Burner is also capable of delivering low heat for simmering.

Twin Eagles’ new 54-inch Premium Grill features 14 gauge, 304 stainless steel burners with a 25,000 Btu output and lifetime warranty. It comes with high-quality ceramic briquettes, a variable heat level infrared sear zone, hexagonal grates for more surface-to-food contact, zone dividers to regulate different temperatures, reliable hot surface ignition, and easy-to-open hood assist system. Other features include: interior lights with hood activated light switch for nighttime grilling, decorative LED control panel lights, a multi-position and stow away warming rack, two independently controlled infrared rotisserie burners, and a large capacity smoker box.

Twin Eagles

Skewer Station by The Companion Group

The right grilling accessories can make barbecuing go more smoothly, allowing more time to socialize with family and friends. From meat thermometers to spatulas, accessories can make the difference in having a successful grilling experience. So if you plan on barbecuing this 4th of July or on any other special occasion, check out some of these new tools for the grill.

The Skewer Station by The Companion Group allows easy serving of grilled meats and vegetables. After hanging the skewers, guests can simply push the meat and or vegetables from the skewer with the included fork onto their plate underneath. Friends and families will have fun customizing their entrées with the Skewer Station.

The Big Green Egg BBQ Guru DigiQ

The Big Green Egg BBQ DigiQ temperature control system is designed to hold the devised temperature in one’s EGG for hours on end, and will even gradually lower the cooking temperature when done, so foods don’t become overcooked.

The Companion Group

Big Green Egg

Twilight Modern from Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies

Now homeowners can have their fireplaces outside as well as inside. With modern fuel and venting technology, homeowners can enjoy their fireplace while relaxing under the stars. Here are just two fireplaces that are perfectly suited for the outdoors.

The Twilight Modern from Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies taps into two major trends: contemporary design and outdoor living. This indoor/outdoor see-through gas fireplace provides an elegant setting whether relaxing inside or socializing outdoors.

Sapphire Gel-fuel Fireplace by Outdoor GreatRoom Company

Made from stainless steel, the Sapphire Gel-Fuel Fireplace by Outdoor GreatRoom Company is a portable wall-mount fireplace. It can easily be placed in the living room during the winter and then outside on the patio during the spring. This wall-mounted fireplace runs on clean-burning gel fuel and looks stunning in any setting.

Hearth & Home Technologies

Outdoor GreatRoom Company

Richloom’s Ventura-Signot

Tangerine. Marine Blue. Fire Engine Red. These are only a few of the popular colors featured in outdoor settings this season. Bold hues are in- whether in vibrant solid designs or in fun patterns. In addition to introducing these spunky colors, manufacturers are also playing with textures and effects to enhance the outdoor living experience. Given the wide range of durable outdoor fabrics available today, outdoor spaces can be just as inviting as interior rooms.

Richloom Fabrics Group has seen major growth in its soft products, such as sheer panels and poufs used for decorating outdoor spaces. Sheer panels used in combination with bold colors and patterns create an extension of indoor window treatments. Richloom’s Ventura-Signot is an example of the company’s sheer offerings.

Sunbrella Heathered Canvas by Glen Raven

Glen Raven/Sunbrella® has also introduced new designs that transition well with indoor spaces. Several of its Sunbrella offerings have a “heather” effect, providing a natural, almost homespun, look that consumers love. This heather effect can be applied to both striped patterns as well as canvas, resulting in a fresh new aesthetic and a great value at retail.

Richloom

Glen Raven/Sunbrella

Custom Islands by Galaxy Outdoors

With the high cost of gasoline and air fares, more people are spending summer vacations at home. Homeowners are putting more money into their outdoor spaces not only for entertainment value, but also to create relaxing retreats from everyday life. As this trend continues, the market for outdoor kitchens will continue to grow. If you don’t currently cater to this market, now’s the time to offer products and services to this growing market. Two manufacturers that specialize in the outdoor kitchen industry are Galaxy Outdoor and R.H. Peterson.

Galaxy Outdoor’s 100% U.S.-made custom islands are easy to assemble and allow endless design possibilities. With over 40 different built-in stainless steel components available, homeowners will have fun building the outdoor kitchens of their dreams with the gadgets they want to use.

The R.H. Peterson E790i

The R.H. Peterson E790i is the perfect grill for those who like to entertain during warm summer evenings. Whether it’s used for a large potluck for the little league team or for a small family dinner gathering, the E790i will get the job done. The unit offers 792 square inches of cooking surface and includes a wood chip smoker, back-lit safety knobs, Heat Zone separators, and much more.

Galaxy Outdoor

R.H. Peterson

All American Market Wood AERO from ZipJack

Outdoor umbrellas have evolved into sleek decorative and functional pieces for many different types of outdoor spaces. In the past, they were used solely to provide protection from the sun, but now consumers, designers, and manufacturers recognize that umbrellas offer a luxurious look to backyards and patios. With a variety of stand and canopy designs available, homeowners can get a fashionable umbrella that complements the unique style of their outdoor areas.

Gracing cafes, restaurants, and clubs across the world, the All American Market Wood AERO from ZipJack is a regal addition to any setting. Form and function are combined in the patented canopy design. This umbrella offers a distinctive style and allows crosswinds and updrafts to easily glide through the venting system. Easy maintenance also enhances its attractiveness.

TUUCI’s Plantation MAX cantilever

TUUCI’s Plantation MAX cantilever creates a cool retreat with warm ambience. Its exclusive Aluma-TEAK state-of-the-art hardwood finish is combined with TUUCI’s durable Amor-Wall Aluminum construction, making it guaranteed to endure for generations. It also features classic European tailoring and provides 144 square feet of uninterrupted shade and ambience.

ZipJack

TUUCI