Some bar sets come with swivel stools. Gliders are offered in chair, loveseat and sofa sizes. You can find those, too. Jennifer Rhodes, an interior designer with Sharon Koenig Interiors of Johns Island, said homeowners are giving as much thought and energy to their decks and poolsides as their living rooms and kitchens. It's all well-planned and coordinated.
People choose colors, textures and styles that work with the outside of the house and surroundings.
Sokol said teakwood and cast aluminum furniture have been hot sellers in his store lately. Angie Smith, a salesperson with Stuckey Bros. Furniture of Mount Pleasant, said Tropitone makes a cast aluminum line that looks like wrought iron. It comes in a variety of colors. It has the beauty of wrought iron with none of the problems. Traditional wicker remains one of the most popular choices in outdoor furniture.