[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-how-to-enjoy-your-outdoor-space-all-year-long-yes-even-in-winter":3,"blog-related-how-to-enjoy-your-outdoor-space-all-year-long-yes-even-in-winter":33},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":15,"products":25,"inlineProducts":26,"seo":27},448,"how-to-enjoy-your-outdoor-space-all-year-long-yes-even-in-winter","How to Enjoy Your Outdoor Space All Year Long (Yes, Even in Winter!)",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Hi there, cuties! Is it starting to feel like fall, or what? I love summer, but I do love a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/Cozy-Nights/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crisp fall evening\u003C/a> snuggled up in my favorite \u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+l3wa9549iRmV07jRnWYETA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sweater\u003C/a>. And it's even better if I can find fun ways to continue enjoying \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/Garden-Outdoor/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">outdoor\u003C/a> spaces well into the fall--and even, dare I say it? The winter, too! \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">With a solid \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/outdoor-furniture-collections/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">outdoor furniture\u003C/a> shopping plan, the addition of the right accessories, and proper care for your outdoor pieces, there's no reason that your garden, patio, deck, or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/Outdoor-Small-Space/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">terrace\u003C/a> can't be in use most of the year (depending on where in the world you live--sorry, to all our readers in Antartica).\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">With the temperatures staring to dip and the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/pages/holiday-shop/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">winter holidays\u003C/a> right around the corner, I reached out to my friends at one of KKH's fave outdoor furniture vendors, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/brands/Sunset-West/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunset West\u003C/a>, to get some insider info on how to ensure that your outdoor space remains comfy, cozy, merry, and bright all year!\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"As we head into the fall and winter, on chillier nights incorporating a fire table and adding soft goods like \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/throw-blankets/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blankets\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/outdoor-pillows/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pillows\u003C/a> can be an easy way to turn your outdoor area into a cozy year-round outdoor space.\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22104\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/DB.jpg\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"2000\" height=\"348\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"529426\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"2\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; 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font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/44819-Sunset-West-Provence-French-Beige-Cushion-Metal-Outdoor-Club-Arm-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19121\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Sunset-West-Provence-French-Country-Beige-Cushion-Black-Metal-Outdoor-Club-Arm-Chair-Kathy-Kuo-Home.jpg\" alt=\"OUTDOOR CHAIR\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/44771-Sunset-West-Provence-French-Country-Glass-Top-Black-Metal-Outdoor-Coffee-Table/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19120\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Sunset-West-Provence-French-Country-Glass-Top-Black-Metal-Outdoor-Coffee-Table-Kathy-Kuo-Home.jpg\" alt=\"coffee table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/44861-Sunset-West-Provence-French-Beige-Cushion-Metal-Outdoor-Sofa/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19119\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Sunset-West-Provence-French-Country-Beige-Cushion-Black-Metal-Outdoor-Sofa-Kathy-Kuo-Home-.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor sofa\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/29114-Palecek-Nova-Modern-Classic-Cylinder-Crushed-White-Limestone-Urn-Set-of/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyearpaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21774\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Palecek-Nova-Modern-Classic-Cylinder-Crushed-White-Limestone-Urn.jpg\" alt=\"vases\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/44774-Sunset-West-Provence-French-Beige-Cushion-Metal-Outdoor-Rectangular-Ottoman/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22366\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Sunset-West-Provence-French-Beige-Cushion-Metal-Outdoor-Rectangular-Ottoman.jpg\" alt=\"ottoman\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/76255-Nude-Glass-Terroir-Modern-Classic-Clear-Crystal-White-Wine-Glass-Set-of/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29294\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Nude-Glass-Terroir-Modern-Classic-Clear-Crystal-White-Wine-Glass-Set-of-2.jpg\" alt=\"white wine glass\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>3 Simple Factors for Outdoor Furniture Shopping Success\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">As you make your outdoor furniture shopping list--with visions of crisp fall evenings with friends and serenely cozy winter afternoons with a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/throw-blankets/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cozy blanket\u003C/a>--the overall quality of the pieces is very important. You want to invest in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/outdoor-seating/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">outdoor chairs\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/outdoor-tables/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tables\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/outdoor-decor/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accessories\u003C/a> that are going to stand the test of time and the wear and tear of the natural elements.\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"The quality of the materials used and the construction are essential--the durability and longevity of the product will both root from those two factors...If you’re investing in outdoor furniture then you obviously want something that is going to withstand the elements and last for more than just one or two seasons.\" \u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">When shopping for \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/outdoor-bestsellers/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">outdoor furniture\u003C/a> you can use all year (or almost all year) round, consider the following three factors that the Sunset West team swears will never steer you wrong:\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Fabric Quality\u003C/strong>: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/SearchSpring?s=sunbrella\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunbrella\u003C/a> is a solution-dyed acrylic that is widely considered the gold standard in outdoor and performance fabrics, that is color fast and offers vibrant colors and soft to the touch textures. \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Frame Material\u003C/strong>: When it comes to outdoor furniture, frames that are made from premium materials and constructed for commercial environments are bound to last--make sure to select a material that suits your climate and lifestyle. \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Comfort Level\u003C/strong>: Consider the thickness of the cushions, the fill, and pitch of the chair--outdoor furniture is meant for endless lounging and entertaining outdoors, you’ll want something you can relax in all summer long.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"733466\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"2\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/script>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"733558\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"2\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/script>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/44839-Sunset-West-Havana-Coastal-Beige-Cushion-Brown-Outdoor-Accent-Club-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22368\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Sunset-West-Havana-Coastal-Beige-Cushion-Brown-Outdoor-Accent-Club-Chair.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/79865-Sunset-West-Modern-Classic-Grey-Concrete-Outdoor-Fire-Bowl/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22369\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Sunset-West-Modern-Classic-Grey-Concrete-Outdoor-Fire-Bowl.jpg\" alt=\"fire table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/44818-Sunset-West-Majorca-Coastal-Grey-Cushion-Outdoor-Accent-Club-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22370\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Sunset-West-Majorca-Coastal-Grey-Cushion-Outdoor-Accent-Club-Chair.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/61471-Sunset-West-Modern-Grey-Granite-Rectangular-Outdoor-Fire-Pit-Table/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22371\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Sunset-West-Modern-Grey-Granite-Rectangular-Outdoor-Fire-Pit-Table.jpg\" alt=\"fire table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/68651-Leia-Industrial-Loft-Black-Metal-and-Glass-Candle-Outdoor-Lantern-Small/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25794\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_68651.jpg\" alt=\"lantern\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/61469-Sunset-West-Modern-Grey-Granite-Square-Outdoor-Fire-Pit-Table/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22417\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Sunset-West-Modern-Grey-Granite-Square-Outdoor-Fire-Pit-Table.jpg\" alt=\"fire table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Add Warmth with a Luxe Fire Table\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">One luxe way to extend the amount of time your family spends in your outdoor space is to literally warm it up with a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/outdoor-firepits/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fire table\u003C/a>. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\"\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The No. 1 must-have is a heat source, like a fire pit,\" the Sunset West team explains. \"Whether it’s a coffee table-sized fire table or a bowl, these pieces are essential  to a comfortable outdoor living space during the off-season months... \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">When shopping for outdoor fire tables, having a good idea of what functionality you expect from your product will help.\"\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"If you're using your fire table as a heat source, consider heat output (BTUs) and size of your deep seating, and if you're using it in a dining setting, consider the height of the table ledge, and how much surface space the table offers for drinks or plates.\" \u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Sunset West recommends that the following key questions be on your list when shopping for a designer fire table for your outdoor space: \u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">What type of space is this going in? \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">Will it be used with a propane tank, or installed using a natural gas line? \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">Will there be children or pets around? \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">Does your outdoor environment experience harsh weather or high winds? If so, consider purchasing a glass wind guard to protect the flame (and any curious hands)! \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"733619\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"4\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"2\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/script>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Photo via \u003Ca class=\"avatar\" tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Instagram Profile\" href=\"https://instagram.com/daniellemoss_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-hidden=\"true\">@daniellemoss_\u003C/a>; click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"529390\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"2\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; 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font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/115392-Jaipur-Living-Dolan-Modern-White-Cotton-Striped-Throw-Pillow-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26027\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Jaipur-Living-Dolan-Modern-White-Cotton-Striped-Throw-Pillow-22x22-1.jpeg\" alt=\"pillow\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Maintenance Musts for Your Outdoor Pieces\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Finally, a huge factor in getting the absolute most out of your carefully crafted outdoor living space is to properly care for and maintain your outdoor furniture pieces. \"\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caring for your furniture is essential to its longevity,\" the Sunset West team says. They\u003C/span> also shared some expert tips on caring for your outdoor chairs and tables:\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/outdoor-storage-covers/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Invest in covers\u003C/a> that will protect your frames during the winter months and off-season. \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">Always bring cushions indoors when not in use for long periods/winter months. \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">Wipe down furniture (especially the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/Aluminum-Furniture/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aluminum\u003C/a> frames) periodically, and seal any natural stone surfaces or teak products. \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">When not in use, protect the frames by covering them with water-resistant canvas covers. \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">If needed, cushions can be cleaned by lightly shampooing and wiping down fabric. \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy Kuo Home Design Services\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Need design help? In addition to being a source for beautiful high quality furnishings and decor, Kathy Kuo Home has a team of professional \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorallyear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.kathykuohome.com/designbar&source=gmail&ust=1578606810757000&usg=AFQjCNH6Pwdal8jhoFuLhLnOvNeD922GkA\">interior designers\u003C/a> that are ready to assist with all of your interior design needs. Our services provide multiple layout and design options that fit your style and budget for any room. 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