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NEW AND IMPROVED
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Not long ago, army green plastic chairs were about all that was
available to furnish your patio or screened porch. Luckily, times have
changed, and the fabric industry has made remarkable improvements. These
days, your outdoor sofa can be covered in a material that's just as soft
and stunning as the fabric on your dining room windows or your living
room chairs. The choice of colors, patterns, and textures has never been
better. Read for yourself what's available now, and learn fun ways to
decorate with these new and improved fabrics.
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| Outdoor fabric: Robert Allen's Portico |
Hot Colors, Cool Buys
Bright shades, stripes, and patterns, such as swirls and oversize
florals, are big hits this summer says Michelle Larrabee-Martin, owner
of Kolo Collection, an outdoor fabric and furniture store in Atlanta. If
bold and bright is not your style, try sea greens and blues paired with
cream.
Many designers prefer to mix up patterns, putting stripes on the sofa,
florals on the ottoman, and checks on the cushions. Because the latest
fabrics are so beyond the typical red cabana stripe, use them to make
more than just pillows and cushions. Try them on towels, tablecloths, place
mats, awnings, and window treatments.
