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Best Places To Add Flair To Your Patio Around Detroit

With summer here in full force, it is time to get your patio ready for entertaining and relaxing. Sure you can head to a big box store and get what everyone else is buying or you can stop in at a patio furniture shop where you will find everything from fire pits to deep plush sofas, all meant to be on the patio and enjoyed.

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English Gardens Outdoor Living Center
208 N. Adams Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
(248) 842-8455
www.englishgardens.com

English Gardens is known throughout the Metro area as one of the best places to find what you need for your gardens, but there is much more available at the Rochester Hills store. From classic to contemporary styles of patio furniture, you will find everything you need to make your patio special. There is also a large selection of patio umbrellas, which truly add style to any setting, lounge chairs of every sort and patio tables, to name just a few of the items. There is also a huge selection of Webber barbecues and accessories for those who want to add cooking outdoors to the mix.

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Labadies Patio Furniture Outlet
5630 Hoover St.
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 676-6540
www.patiofurnitureoutlet.net

Over the past four decades, the place to go for patio furniture and accessories in the Downriver area has been Labadies Patio Furniture in Trenton. At the outlet, you will find the largest selection of outdoor furniture in the state with over 200 different patio sets. One of the unique products offered is the massive selection of weather-proof wicker furniture, which takes you from small drink tables to entire patio sets. If you want to get an even better idea of just how much Labadies has to offer, spend a bit of time on the website where you can take a virtual tour of the outlet warehouse.

Patio Plus Outdoor Furniture
42367 Seven Mile Road
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 347-6190
www.patioplusoutdoor.com

From a wide selection of steel, wrought iron and aluminum patio furniture of just about every style you can think of to bungalow canopies that will give your patio a look that is second to none, you will find what you are looking for at Patio Plus. Dedicated to offering the best outdoor furniture at very competitive prices, this shop's philosophy is to offer unique products and design that will meet the needs and taste of its clients. Whenever possible, there is an effort made to offer American-made products that not only provide the best in reliability and workmanship, but that also helps keep jobs here at home.

All State Home Leisure
30650 Plymouth Road
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 838-6555
www.shopallstate.com

If you are looking for some top-of-the-line patio furniture and accessories, All State Home Leisure is sure to have what you need. From aluminum sling chairs to cast aluminum patio sets, you will find items that will not only look good, but will hold up to use over the years. Also on hand is a full selection of cantilevered umbrellas, deeply cushioned chairs and sofas along with fire pits and outdoor lighting. Plan on having a bit of time on your hands when you stop in because there are a lot of products to see and some stunning patio sets to choose from.

Palm Beach Patio & Casual Furniture Co.
7350 Highland Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 666-2880
www.palmbeachpatio.com

For over 30 years, Palm Beach Patio has been serving the needs of customers across the tri-county area. Offering patio accessories and furniture that runs the gamut from wrought iron to cast aluminum and wicker, you will find the right set to complement your patio and your lifestyle. Palm Beach offers custom design services for those who want something different and through its special order program, there is an endless selection of fine patio accessories and furniture available. Being a local business, Palm Beach works to help the community by giving back in the form of donations to the summer day camp, Clarkston SCAMP, where children and young adults with special needs can find recreational and social opportunities.

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Award winning freelance writer and photographer Lawrence DiVizio is based in Southeast Michigan and works to convey in words and images the world around us. His work can be found at Examiner.com.

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