Bright ideas for outdoor furniture

Pier 1 Imports' outdoor furniture collection includes this Neely bistro set in cornflower blue.

Pier 1 Imports' outdoor furniture collection includes this bright yellow bench.

Pier 1 Imports' outdoor furniture collection includes this Casbah chair in weather-resistant orange rattan.

Are bolder balconies and peppier patios on your redecorating radar? Maybe they should be.

Vibrant color has dominated the home furnishings arena since last fall, and after an unusually cold winter, the times ripe for bright color to become a focus for our outdoor spaces, says Jackie Hirchhault, marketing vice president for the American Home Furnishings Alliance, based in High Point, N.C.

Aimee Beatty, in-house stylist at Pier 1, says lively outdoor pieces give people a way to make a statement: Incorporating pops of color with furniture and accessories adds personality and flare. She suggests adding a colorful bench to the patio to coordinate with a more traditional or neutral dining set. One new piece is a simple, budget-friendly way to make a big impact, she says.

A bistro table and chairs in playful hues sets the stage, and you dont need much more than a few additional pieces to create an inviting space.

Pier 1s Paris-inspired Neely bistro set comes in red or peacock blue rust-resistant cast aluminum. Frontgates powder-coated aluminum side and bar chairs in fresh colors like aqua and melon come in whimsical designs like curlicues and floral motifs.

The Rock Point acacia wood bench can be had in red, marine blue or dandelion yellow and has the added benefit of being foldable for off-season storage. Synthetic rattan chairs are weather resistant and come in an array of brights like ocean, purple, orange and yellow.

Z Galleries Madison garden stool comes in gold for a metallic flair. Youll also find the Mimosa lantern, featuring a filigreed Moroccan motif in mandarin, white, lemon and aquamarine.

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Bright ideas for outdoor furniture