Recent trends toward spending more time at home with family and friends have resulted in a boom in outdoor living and entertaining. Here are some patio furniture trends for 2022 as well as tips on how to make the most of your patio, deck, or outdoor space.
Woven / Wicker Patio Furniture
Wicker patio furniture has been trending for years now and shows no signs of slowing in momentum. This is not the wicker patio furniture you may have grown up with; modern pieces employ synthetic woven materials that look like organic wicker but are designed not to fade, splinter, or crack. Marry these wicker bases with deep seating cushions in the color of your choosing and you’ve got a comfortable outdoor oasis that is both classic and timeless.
Do you like the wicker look but want something a little more understated? Kingsley Bate offers the new Quogue wicker patio furniture line for 2022 (coming soon) that offers a handsome weave with integrated cushions.
You can find an extensive selection of Wicker patio furniture here.
Wicker and Teak
Combine the elegance of sustainable, plantation-grade teak with the versatility and comfort of synthetic wicker materials for a hot patio furniture look for 2022. Pictured above is the Catherine Collection with extra-wide all-weather wicker fibers in Ash color, woven around solid teak frames.
Shop the entire Catherine Collection by Kingsley Bate here.
Top Patio Furniture Cushion Colors 2022
You can’t go wrong choosing one of these hot cushion colors for your patio furniture in 2022:
Retro Patio Furniture
Retro patio furniture is fun and nostalgic, as well as being on trend in 2022. These are new furniture pieces made from stamped, powder-coated steel, same as they were many decades ago. Offered in a variety of vibrant retro colors, this patio furniture is available in dining sets, seating ensembles, and even those old-school gliders like the one grandma had on her porch.
You can find an extensive selection of Retro patio furniture here.
Outdoor Rocking Chairs
Along with the retro trend, more and more people are returning to the comfort of the front porch for spending time with family or neighbors, or simply relaxing and watching the world go by. By far, the best way to experience this feeling of escape is the gentle rocking motion of a quality outdoor rocker. The best ones are designed using mortis and tenon joinery, an old-fashioned furniture construction technique that ensures a solid frame that can withstand the pressure of rocking motion over time. In addition, look for a comfortable angle of incline, a contoured seat and back, and use of weather-resistant materials for extended life outside.
We recommend the World’s Finest Rocker (pictured above), available in three colors. Learn more here.
Zero-Maintenance Landscaping
Keeping up with landscaping maintenance (particularly in areas with outdoor watering restrictions) can be difficult and costly. Many home and business owners are turning to faux greenery for easy upkeep and year-round beauty. We recommend a Zero-Maintenance line called Faux-Fresh™. Their arrangements are designed by Ed Glenn (White House designer) with meticulous attention to detail and are hand-assembled in Greenville, North Carolina, by a team of designers dedicated to creating the most realistic botanical reproductions possible. Using only the finest materials available, each plant emulates the beauty of the natural world without the need for upkeep, maintenance, or replacement.
You can find an extensive selection of Zero-Maintenance landscaping products here.
Outdoor Wall Art
Hang stunning artwork outside and leave it year-round thanks to technological advances in weatherproof printing. It’s the perfect final touch that will make the patio your favorite room of the house. This unique and inspired artwork features bright, beautiful colors and is printed on canvas using Giclée printing technology. Each piece is waterproof, UV protected, and gallery wrapped on vinyl stretcher bars, making it safe for the outdoors and keeping it protected from the elements.
You can find an extensive selection of Outdoor Wall Art here.
Buying Patio Furniture in 2022 – What To Expect
Order early! This cannot be understated. Expect limited selections, longer lead times, and higher prices due to the worldwide production and shipping issues related to COVID. Premium patio furniture manufacturers (like manufacturers of most anything these days) have limited production capacity due to staffing shortages and are, at the same time, seeing unparalleled increases in the costs of materials and transportation. So be patient, order early, and when your patio furniture does arrive, enjoy it that much more. Some things are worth the wait!
