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Outdoor Kitchens in Los Angeles: How to Plan One That Gets Used
In Los Angeles, the kitchen doesn’t have to stop at the back door. With mild weather most of the year, an outdoor kitchen gets used far more here than almost anywhere else in the country, and it can become the busiest room in the house. This guide covers what to plan before you buy: layout,…
Dining Table Size Guide: How Big a Table You Need, Indoors and Out
The most common mistake with a dining table isn’t the style. It’s the size. A table that’s too big makes a dining room feel cramped and leaves no room to pull out chairs. One that’s too small turns every dinner party into an exercise in elbows. This guide gives you the numbers you need to get it…
Types of Hammocks: Rope, Fabric, Freestanding and Swing Seats Explained
Few pieces of outdoor furniture are as relaxing as a hammock. But “hammock” covers a surprisingly wide range: woven rope beds strung between two trees, freestanding teak frames, hanging egg chairs and three-seat garden swings. This guide walks through the main types of hammocks and hanging seats,…
Patio Umbrella Buying Guide: Cantilever vs Center Post, Sizes and Bases
A patio umbrella looks like a simple purchase until you try to pick one. Center post or cantilever? Nine feet or eleven? What base will keep it standing when the Santa Anas blow through? This guide answers those questions in the order you’ll need them.

Renson Pergolas Compared: Lapure, Camargue, Algarve, Aero and Amani
Renson makes more than a dozen pergolas, and the names don’t tell you much. Lapure, Camargue, Algarve, Aero and Amani all sound like places on a Mediterranean map, and the “Skye” and “Canvas” versions double the list again. If you are trying to work out which one belongs over your patio, this guide…
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2026 Outdoor Furniture Trends: What West Hollywood Designers Are Actually Specifying
Published by Niche Beverly | Luxury Outdoor Furniture Los Angeles Every April, the design world converges on Milan for Salone
Performance Fabrics for Outdoor Cushions: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy
Published by Niche Beverly | Luxury Outdoor Furniture Los Angeles Here is a question that doesn’t get asked enough when
How to Furnish a Malibu Beach House Terrace: A Designer’s Guide to Getting It Right
Published by Niche Beverly | Luxury Outdoor Furniture Los Angeles A Malibu beach house terrace is not just an outdoor
Why LA Designers Always Specify Modular Outdoor Sofas And Where to Find the Best Ones
Published by Niche Beverly | Luxury Outdoor Furniture Los Angeles There is a moment in almost every outdoor design project

Teak vs. Aluminum Outdoor Furniture: Which Is Right for Your LA Home?
Published by Niche Beverly | Outdoor Furniture Los Angeles It’s one of the first questions anyone asks when they start

Euro Summer, All Year Long: Designing a Beverly Hills Outdoor Space with a Mediterranean Soul
The backyards that stop your scroll are not stopping it because of the square footage, they are stopping it because