Rockers, swings and hammocks provide the ultimate places for warm weather relaxing
Ahhh. Summertime. The time when we all yearn to head outside, kick off our shoes, reach for a cold drink and laze away an afternoon or evening in the sun or shade, and what better way to enjoy this idyllic summer escape than in a new swing, hammock or rocker?
Hammocks, swings and rockers have been around in pretty much the same form for hundreds of years, offering a leisurely way to relax in the warm summer months. But today’s selections are better than ever, with an amazing array of styles and materials.
“What’s different about today’s outdoor furnishings is that there is a multitude of fashionable colors, and they are designed to accommodate today’s lifestyles,” said Jackie Hirschhaut, vice president at the American Furniture Manufacturers Association. “Also, innovative technology has resulted in outstanding quality and durability.”
New variations combine the best of classic designs, resulting in delightful products such as hammock-seat swings and rockers, weather-resistant wicker with the romance of vintage pieces, and graceful wood rockers that move easily from porch to poolside.
With summer presenting a number of gift-giving occasions, why not consider a hammock, swing or rocker for those special people on your list? Dear old Dad would love a big roomy hammock for an afternoon siesta, especially if you add a few chore-free days so he can truly escape. The graduate would surely appreciate a hammock chair to hang from a favorite tree or porch to while away an afternoon reliving those fun-filled college days and dreaming of the possibilities ahead.
Stumped about what to get the newlyweds on your list? How about a hammock rocker or a porch swing for them to enjoy rocking or swinging together? And don’t forget Mom. Wouldn’t she be thrilled to receive a romantic rocker for stealing a few peaceful moments on the porch?
“Rockers, swings and hammocks are the ultimate places to relax and refresh outside in warm weather,” said Hirschhaut. “And with so many styles available today, everyone is sure to find just the right thing for their own perfect outdoor escape.”
The American Furniture Manufacturers Association is headquartered in High Point, N.C. – the furniture capital of the world – and represents more than 200 leading U.S. furniture manufacturers and 250 suppliers to the industry.
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