Sunbrella vs Olefin: what’s the difference in performance?

Sunbrella® vs olefin fabric: what’s the difference in performance? Olefin and Sunbrella® are two outdoor fabric materials that feature in outdoor furniture sold here in NZ. When deciding on a new outdoor lounge set and what calibre of fabric to choose, here’s a concise summary of the key differences between these two fabrics. 1. Material […]
Can I leave my outdoor furniture outside all year? The 6 most common questions we’re asked

We’ve summarized the 6 questions we get asked most often by customers to help you get up to speed on buying outdoor furniture! 1)Can I leave my aluminium outdoor furniture outside all year long? This is the number one question we get asked. There are two sides to the answer 1)the aluminium frame and 2) […]
Pet Owners’ Guide to Caring for Outdoor Furniture

Having a pet brings infinite joy to our lives, but it also comes with a unique set of challenges, when it comes to protecting our outdoor furniture. Whether you have a mischievous puppy or a curious cat, their presence can lead to scratches, stains, and other forms of wear and tear on your outdoor furniture. […]
The Value of Outdoor Design

Award-winning Landscape Designer Crystal Connell-Nash, of Urban Flora Garden Design, started her landscape career working for well-respected landscape companies before branching out to form her own design business based on Auckland’s North Shore. One of her recent projects was to transform the tired and sloping outdoor space of a multilevel Beach Haven home into a […]
Be prepared before outdoor furniture shopping

Things that make you go hmmm: Know these answers before buying outdoor furniture Some of our customers arrive with a tape measure and a scale diagram of their outdoor area with clearly defined prerequisites for their outdoor furniture. Others adopt a slightly more organic approach, and we tease out their needs and preferences with a […]