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.
You see it on a lot of porches. Cushions go great with wicker, and there are a lot of cushion styles from which to choose. They come with rich prints as well as bright colors and softer fabrics. Those hard, slick cushions that were so common a decade ago are difficult to find today. White, green and black are still the most popular colors for outdoor furniture, but earth tones are beginning to catch on, retailers said.