The Indoors is Going Outdoors: Consumers are demanding the same comfort, selection and fabric choices for their outdoor living rooms. You’ll see more deep seating and cushion options in outdoor furniture this year and sophisticated use of fabric trims, frame finishes and design details.

More Choices for Outdoor Living: Instead of the same old table and chairs with a few lounge chairs, the choices for outdoor furniture continue to grow. Chat areas, with lower tables and chairs – and maybe a built-in fire pit – are a new option.

Hello, Color: Finally, we can move away from boring beiges and browns in the backyard! Color is a big story for outdoor furniture this year in fabrics and frame finishes.

• Red, in all shades, is a key color for ’07 – ’08
• Colors that are softened to represent nature’s hues will be strong
• Black and white will continue to grow in popularity

The Greening of Design: More designers and consumers are interested in ecologically-friendly designs and products. Sturdy, durable outdoor furniture with a long lifespan is more appealing than “disposable” furniture meant to last only a few seasons.