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Outdoor Living Tips


The Art of Pattern Scale: Creating Composed Outdoor Spaces
There's a moment that happens in nearly every outdoor living project, the cushions arrive, the pillows are placed, and suddenly, the patio feels… chaotic. What promised to be a serene extension of your home now competes for attention with itself. The terrace that looked so promising in your mind's eye has become visually exhausting. The culprit? Pattern scale. Most homeowners default to solid fabrics for their outdoor furniture, a safe choice born from uncertainty rather than

Mike Shorts
1 day ago10 min read


Luxury Cushion Details Designers Should Specify
The Moment You Realize The Cushions Look Mass Market - They sag at the corners. The pattern runs diagonal on one seat and straight on the next. The zippers catch sunlight like little chrome billboards. The whole composition reads flat, and you cannot figure out why.

Mike Shorts
6 days ago9 min read


Transform your Arizona patio with custom cushions… without the renovation price tag
You've looked at your outdoor space lately and felt disappointed. The cushions are faded beyond recognition. The fabric feels brittle under your fingers. The foam has compressed into thin pancakes that offer zero comfort. You've started researching patio renovations, and the quotes are staggering. Fifteen thousand for new furniture. Twenty thousand to expand the covered area. Thirty thousand for a full outdoor kitchen upgrade. There has to be a better way to love your outdoor

Mike Shorts
Jan 210 min read


The $200 cushion that costs you $1,000
You walked into a big-box store last spring and found patio cushions for $39.99 each. Six cushions for your outdoor seating, one afternoon of shopping, and you were done for under $250. Fast forward to today, those same cushions are faded, lumpy, and collecting dust in your garage while you're back at the store buying replacements. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. West Valley Phoenix homeowners replace big-box outdoor cushions every 12 to 18 months on average. What

Mike Shorts
Dec 24, 20259 min read
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