Casual Living

Designers shaping casual industry
Innovative casual furniture design requires a remarkable combination of inspiration, vision, skill and dedication. Not everyone's purpose is to push the design envelope a tad wider for styles or materials. Sometimes inspiration is found in art, architecture, nature or simply being asked to solve a manufacturer's product puzzle.

Outdoor furniture flourishes at Waterloo Gardens
Manufacturers vie for recognition at the Design Excellence Awards
Outdoor Rugs

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