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7 Romantic Patio Design Ideas you’ll Fall in Love with this Valentines Day

Heavy traffic, over-priced restaurants, and crowded spaces not your thing? Use these 7 romantic patio design ideas to create an outdoor oasis you can use for stress free backyard dates this valentines day and beyond! Wanna Get Away? - Romantic Patio Idea #1 We all love our neighbors (well most of them) but when it comes to evenings with your significant other be sure to design your romantic patio with spaces away from on-looking eyes. Privacy fences are the simplest choice here,...

January 9, 2024By Micah LaremoreBackyard Lifestyle, Design and Inspiration, Outdoor Furniture Maintenanceambience, candles, exterior design, fire, flowers, outdoor furniture, patio furniture, patio furniture refinish, romantic design, romantic lighting, valentines day2 CommentsRead more...

8 Unstoppable Outdoor Design Trends from LA that are taking the Patio Design World by Storm!

Each year a region will push the outdoor design space to new heights by influencing all the regions around it. This year, that region will be LA. Here are the 8 unstoppable outdoor design trends from LA that will take the patio design world by storm and how you can implement them in your own outdoor space. Market Saturation - Outdoor Design Trend #1 Bright and bold are back! Did they ever really leave? With each coming month, it is becoming eminently...

January 7, 2024By Micah LaremoreBackyard Lifestyle, Design and Inspiration, Outdoor Furniture Maintenance2023, 2023 design trends, design, LA, LA design trends, outdoor, outdoor furniture, patio, patio design0 CommentsRead more...

How to Choose the Right Outdoor Umbrella: A Patio Umbrella Purchasing Guide

Choosing the right outdoor umbrella doesn't have to be a chore! Read through this patio umbrella purchasing guide to find the outdoor umbrella of your dreams! Choose your Style Market Umbrellas There are two main styles of umbrella: Cantilever and market. A market umbrella is the more traditional style between the two. It is simply an umbrella that is supported by a pole in the middle (no cantilever arms). Market umbrellas are best for shading tables, chaise lounges by the pool, or small...

June 20, 2023By Micah LaremoreOur Products, Outdoor Furniture Maintenancecantilever umbrella, cantilever vs market umbrella, finding the right outdoor umbrella, how heavy should an umbrella base be, How large should an outdoor umbrella be, How to choose the right outdoor umbrella, How to find the right outdoor umbrella, Outdoor Umbrella, Outdoor Umbrella Buying Guide, Outdoor Umbrella Guide, Outdoor Umbrella Purchasing Guide, Patio Umbrella, Patio Umbrella Buying Guide, Patio Umbrella Purchasing Guide, Pool Umbrella, umbrella base0 CommentsRead more...

Our Africa Biodiversity Tree Planting Project 2023 – Patio Guys & OneTreePlanted

Partnering with OneTreePlanted for Biodiversity in Africa Since 2019 Patio Guys has partnered with OneTreePlanted in a global mission to restore forests around the world. This mission has already planted over 3000 trees globally including many here in California as well as places like the Amazon rainforest. This year (2023), our efforts will be expanding across the Atlantic with Patio Guys' first tree planting initiative on the continent of Africa. Why Africa? Africa is home to some of the world's most significant forests....

May 4, 2023By Micah LaremoreEnvironmental Impactafrica, biodiversity, deforestation, Earth Month, earth month 2023, earthmonth, Ethiopia, forests of Africa, Madagascar, OneTree, OneTreePlanted, reforestation, tree planting0 CommentsRead more...

OneTreePlanted Earth Month Partnership 2023

Our exciting OneTreePlanted Earth Month Announcement! As a company there are few things we love more than getting the chance to give back to our communities and the environment. This stems from our owner, Jan, and his desire to "leave the world better than how he found it." 2023 was an amazing year for this as we chose to continue our Earth Month pledge to plant a tree for every furniture piece refinished in the month of April. After a successful...

May 2, 2023By Micah LaremoreAbout The Company, Environmental Impactarborday, arborday2023, climatechange, earthmonth, earthmonth2023, environment, forest, OneTree, OneTreePlanted, tree0 CommentsRead more...

Vintage Patio Furniture History: See the Iconic Outdoor Styles of the – 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and Today

Vintage patio furniture has a rich history that dates back to the early 20th century when the concept of outdoor living began to emerge. Initially, patio furniture was designed for function over fashion, with designers focusing on sturdy and durable furniture rather than comfort and style. However, as outdoor living gained popularity, patio furniture evolved into a reflection of the design trends for each decade, from the playful and colorful furniture of the 1950s to the multi-functional and modern designs...

April 19, 2023By Micah LaremoreBackyard Lifestyle, Design and Inspiration, Outdoor Furniture Maintenance1940s, 1940s outdoor furniture, 1940s patio furniture, 1950s, 1950s outdoor furniture, 1950s patio furniture, 1960s, 1960s outdoor furniture, 1960s patio furniture, 1970s, 1970s outdoor furniture, 1970s patio furniture, 1980s, 1980s outdoor furniture, 1980s patio furniture, 1990s, 1990s outdoor furniture, 1990s patio furniture, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, backyard furniture history, midcentury modern outdoor furniture, midcentury modern patio furniture, midcentury patio furniture, Outdoor Furniture History, Patio Furniture History, pool furniture history, vintage backyard furniture history, vintage furniture photographs, vintage outdoor furniture, Vintage Patio Furniture, vintage patio furniture history, vintage pool furniture history0 CommentsRead more...

Our California Wildfire Response: Patio Guys & OneTreePlanted

For someone growing up in California, few words can evoke more fear and sadness than the word WILDFIRE. I personally have had a friend and a relative that have lost their entire homes, and almost their lives, to the horrid destruction of California wildfires. In this docuseries, our partners OneTreePlanted explore the causes of California wildfires and more importantly how the strategic tree planting efforts of Patio Guys and thousands of other Californians is allowing for a massive reforestation effort...

April 12, 2023By Micah LaremoreEnvironmental Impact, Outdoor Furniture MaintenanceCalifornia Fire, California Fires, California Forest Management, California Forests, California Wildfires, Climate Change, One Tree, One Tree Planted, OneTreePlanted, reforestation, Wildfires0 CommentsRead more...

Don’t DIY Spray Paint your Patio Furniture – 4 Reasons

DIY "How to" guides on spray painting your patio furniture come a dime a dozen nowadays each with their own methodology and product that promise a fresh start for your patio furniture through their easy step-by-step process. Well, believe it or not, spray painting isn't the silver bullet many DIY guides chalk it up to be. Here are the 4 reason's you shouldn't DIY spray paint your patio furniture. A temporary fix to a long-term problem - Patio Funiture Spray paint...

April 11, 2023By Micah LaremoreBackyard Lifestyle, Outdoor Furniture Maintenance, Why RefinishDIY, DIY Spray Paint, Outdoor Furniture Ideas, outdoor furniture repair, Paint Outdoor Furniture, Paint Patio Furniture, Patio Furniture Ideas, patio furniture refinishing, patio furniture repair, Pool Furniture Ideas, Refinish Patio Furniture, Spray Paint, Spray Paint Outdoor Furniture, Spray Paint Patio Furniture0 CommentsRead more...

OneTreePlanted: Earth Month Partnership with Patio Guys

At Patio Guys and OneTreePlanted, we believe trees are an essential part of our environment, providing a range of benefits that are crucial for the health and well-being of our planet. From providing oxygen and clean air to filtering water and mitigating the effects of climate change, trees are an important resource that we must value and protect. One of the best ways to protect and preserve trees is by planting more of them. This is why Patio Guys has chosen...

April 11, 2023By Micah LaremoreEnvironmental Impact, Outdoor Furniture Maintenance, Why RefinishEarth Day, Earth Day 2023, Earth Month, Forests, One Tree, One Tree Planted, OneTree, OneTreePlanted, Trees0 CommentsRead more...

8 Tips on How to Arrange Your Patio Furniture

Everything you need to know to arrange your patio furniture for parties, family gatherings, patio remodeling and more! Arrange with purpose - Arrange Your patio furniture step 1 The first thing you need to decide when arranging your patio furniture is what you will be using your patio for the most. Is this primarily a space for dining? Then you will probably have the table as your patio’s focal point. Do you mainly host parties around the pool? Then you will...

March 28, 2023By Micah LaremoreOutdoor Furniture MaintenanceArrange Patio Furniture, Outdoor Furniture Arrangement, Outdoor Party Planning, patio design, Patio Furniture Arrangement, Patio Furniture Ideas0 CommentsRead more...