Why Performance Fabric Is Wonderful as Upholstery

Scientifically advanced performance fabric should be your upholstery of choice if you’re tired of stains and sun ruining furniture. These wonder fabrics take man-made fibers to the next level for colorfastness and overall durability. And thanks to this lab-perfected performance upholstery, cleanup after the inevitable spills that come with using living room furniture have never been easier to deal with. Just wipe it off and it’s like nothing happened. Here is a quick overview of these fabrics and their definite advantages. And luckily for you, American Furniture Galleries carries many living room sofas and other fine pieces clothed in this indestructible marvel.

How Performance Fabric Is Made

Unlike ordinary fabric dipped in a color, performance fabric, which begins as molten plastic, has its color put into it before it’s even turned into cloth fibers. That means the bright colors of your new upholstery or outdoor chaise go entirely into the fibers so they will never go away.

Why Performance Fabric Helps YOU!

When you get Nuvella or Sunbrella performance fabric for your living room upholstery or outdoor umbrella, you’re getting proven quality in both stainproofing and abrasion resistance. Plus, if you use performance fabric on your outdoor furniture or awning, the color NEVER fades in the sun’s relentless rays! Easy to clean, your performance fabric will give your household many years of flawless service.

Check out your performance upholstery and umbrella options at our Sacramento, CA store.

Outdoor Furniture Ideas for Spring

Now that February is upon us with its teasings of spring on the occasional nice day, let’s plan ahead a bit for when the weather is most amenable to entertaining on your porch, patio, or deck. Outdoor furniture adds immensely to your enjoyment of your home. Take in the fresh evening air as the sun sets, making your barbecued delights, drinks, and company all that more special. At American Furniture Galleries we keep outdoor dining sets and other accessories so affordable that having seasonal-themed outdoor decor is now possible. Here are a few insider tips from designers to give your spring outdoor gathering some “pop.”

Celebrate the Good Weather with Bolder Colors

Earth tones are nice, but spring with its renewal of life and accompanying riot of color in the flowers etc. calls for something much for exuberant. Go for either warm (reds, burnt orange, electric yellow) or cool (blues, greens) colors as long as they stand out! For example, the outdoor sectional shown above practically cheers with its confident hue welcoming the lengthening days and rising temperatures.

When the Weather’s Great, Break Out the Rugs and More

A cool way to make your deck or patio seating set look even better in the spring is to do as you would indoors with a sturdy area rug, preferably in a bold pattern with assertive colors. If you have any questions whether a rug is suitable to move outdoors even if only temporarily, don’t hesitate to ask us!

Give Your Patio or Deck a Good Cleaning!

Wash away all the gunk and debris that winter has left behind by giving your outdoor party area a good power washing. Be sure to get to your outdoor umbrellas and seat cushions too as they can get mildewy in storage. If your cushions are white, a dose of bleach might freshen them up.

For all your outdoor furniture and accessory needs stop by our Elk Grove, CA store for incredible bargains every day!

How to Choose a Cantilever Umbrella

One of the deluxe items of outdoor furniture on the market is the cantilever umbrella. Five-star hotels use these ingenious devices, which testifies to these umbrellas’ excellence. If you don’t want to hire a contractor to build a gazebo or pavilion, with the easy turn of a crank these are your sure thing for massive shelter on your patio or deck from the burning midsummer sun or, on the other hand, the sudden rain squalls the season is famous for. Today we’ll take a look at how cantilever umbrellas work and how to buy the best ones for your alfresco entertaining.

What Is a Cantilever Umbrella?

You need not have an engineering background to appreciate cantilever umbrellas. The concept, like many great ones, is simple. The dictionary defines “cantilever” as a long beam, pole (mast), or girder fixed at one end, for example, a base pole or a wall, so the supporting structure is out of your way, off to the side, rather than in the center as with many kinds of patio furniture. The beam holding your outdoor umbrella safely carries its structural load to the base and the ground below. For free-standing umbrellas, this supporting pole is further secured by a weighted base, often using sand. The result is maximum shade on your deck or patio with no obstruction.

Which Cantilever Umbrella Is Right for You?

If you plan on using your deck or patio throughout the day, consider purchasing a free-standing rotating cantilever umbrella. These umbrellas can rotate 360 degrees so you can adjust them according to the sun’s position, moving the shade exactly where it’s needed. Some models feature a foot pedal for easy rotation. Consider the savings from one large rotating cantilever umbrella, which can do the work of two or more fixed patio umbrellas. If you prefer a wall-mounted umbrella, one with 180-degree rotation provides a similar benefit.

You have a choice of square or octagonal shapes. Common cantilever umbrella sizes range from 9 to 13 feet. Consider getting the largest one you can because it costs less per square foot.

Look for quality construction such as marine-grade heavy-gauge powdercoated aluminum or stainless steel as well as weatherproof material such as Nuvella performance fabric.

If your primary reason for having a deck umbrella is shade from the sun when it is low in the sky, say, for outdoor dinners, then a tilting cantilever umbrella is an excellent choice. In that case, you should position the umbrella’s base to the west so the umbrella is facing east. Tilting umbrellas are also useful if your main purpose is privacy from adjoining properties or the street.

For all your deck furniture needs including super-sized umbrellas, stop by our Sacramento, CA area stores.