So why not have fun dressing up your patio in style with a few choice pieces of patio furniture perfect for lounging. Patio furniture is made from several materials including wood and resin or plastic. The most popular wood for outdoor furniture is teak because of its natural abilities to withstand the elements, but patio furniture is also made from shorea, cedar, pine, cypress, mahogany and more. Resin furniture is made to look and feel like wood and it is available in several fun colors.

To get an idea of what different types of patio furniture are available, try shopping online. You won't have to drag yourself all over town and you can often get the best prices. So whether you want some chaise lounges or a table and chair set you'll find what you are looking for with ease when you shop online.

One of the most popular styles of patio furniture is Adirondack. Characterized by a high slat back, sloping seat and oversized arms these chairs and other furniture have been gracing American patios for more than a century. You can find this style in chairs with ottomans, rockers, chaise lounges, benches and tables. Originally made of pine it is now available in several wood types including teak and can be painted as well. You can also get resin Adirondack furniture.

It has never been easier to design an eye-catching patio full of casual elegance. Place some chaises by the pool, a few chairs around a fire pit and maybe a bar table and a few chairs to get the party started. When the weather is warm you'll love to fling open your doors and enjoy the extra living space your patio provides.

Whether you want to host dinner parties al fresco or just relax on your own, you won't be able to do it without some patio furniture. So get a few comfortable chairs and a table to start and then add some other fun pieces like chaises or rockers or maybe a swing for a romantic retreat. The possibilities are endless. Whatever you see on the patio of your dreams you can find it online and have lots of outdoor fun every season.

Create your back yard retreat with some causal yet striking Adirondack chairs or the delicate elegance of a Chippendale bench. Better yet bring indoor comfort outdoors with a deep seating sofa or settee overflowing with six inch thick cushions. No matter what type of patio furniture you choose you can make it even more luxurious when you add a Sunbrella cushion. These rugged beauties are made to stand up to Mother Nature and still bring a bright punch of color and style on your patio.

When your patio is filled with comfortable functional furniture it becomes a place you want to hang out in, a place you can escape to that is right outside your door. So go ahead, soak up some sun on your new patio furniture and indulge in the simple pleasures of summer.