These days, there are thousands of different patterns used for fabric. Every day it seems designers are creating new innovative designs to use. Even though there are many unique, one-of-a-kind patterns now being developed, the classics have always held up. When you go to buy new fabric it could be helpful knowing the names and differences of patterns that are commonly used so we are here to assist you.

Decorating your home has typically been based on what your eye sees as aesthetically pleasing or simply what looks good. Having a beautiful happy home isn't always based on trends — as trends come and go — but rather based on your personality and preferences. Color is a major part of that.

Textures and warm tones are key elements for Sunbrella's Fall color palettes. Indoors or outside, Simone Flame, Bora Bora Henna, and Solana Granada introduce the holiday season with spicy tones and gentle textures. Toss a chenille pillow covered in a rich shade like Relax Ruby or Terryluxe Wornleather and you have a great corner for cuddling up to your pumpkin spice latte.

The Do-It-Yourself community is a large part of our business community here at Patio Lane. Every so often, we like to do a spotlight feature on some of our DIY customers. Today, we want to highlight Kaye and Dixie, who came in with a need for their boat and came out with some beautiful results.

Summer is a challenging time when it comes to entertaining. When the heat is on, Interior Designers like April Dawn Hessel confront the elements with stunning canvas fabric by Sunbrella.

Drawing from a color palette of brown and taupe, in this installment of our DIY outdoor decorating series, we are using fabric patterns from the exclusive Sunbrella Fusion Collection. Although the last few seasons we have seen Pantone trends that use brighter colors such as Radiant Orchid and Emerald Green, there’s comfort in knowing that earth tones will always remain a classic.

Wow! What a winter we’ve had! Even here in sunny Florida, our winter has been brutal. We can only imagine what it’s been like for our friends up north! We’re hopeful that we've had our last cold snap because, I don’t know about you but, I’m ready to finally start enjoying lazy Sunday afternoons out by the pool with glasses of home-made iced tea.

Colorful Spring flowers bring out the designer in all of us. If your outdoor living area is in need of a fresh start, begin with your favorite Spring flower and build your design from there.

Clean, crisp, beautiful blue Sunbrella upholstery fabric breathes new life into any outdoor environment. Whether you have a nautical, modern, tropical, or traditional living space, there are opportunities for adding blue to your existing design.

This week, Sunbrella DIY presents black and white striped awnings. Sunbrella Awnings are a very smart and chic way to turn your home into a showplace and our favorite is the Sunbrella Beaufort Classic Stripe. Used in many residential applications, Beaufort Classic is gorgeous for businesses as well.

Classic Black & White spans decades of Indoor – Outdoor design. From traditional to contemporary, the new 2014-2015 Sunbrella Stripes, Solids and Patterns create a confident, clean statement for umbrellas, seating, ottomans and sling chairs.

Packed with sunny undertones, the 2014-2015 Sunbrella greens bring a bright, tropical punch to indoor/outdoor design.

Pop the cork! Create a cheery and colorful space with Sunbrella Hot Pink Canvas fabric trimmed in matching Acrylic Brush Fringe. Sunbrella looks and feels like cotton, but resists weather and wear and comes with a 5 year warranty.

Just announced - Color of the Year 2014 Radiant Orchid. The Pantone Color Institute calls Radiant Orchid "a captivating, magical, purple with rosy undertones and a perfect complement to deeper greens, olive, turquoise, teal and even some yellows." Try a pop of Alameda Orchid or Mudejar Orchid from our Highpoint Ultra Collection in your pillows, cushions or shades.

Every home needs a pop of White. Why not mix it up with layers? Pair a solid like Mankala Dusk or Kuna Sand with a pattern like Sailcloth Shore, Linen Antique Beige, Dupione Pearl, Canvas Vellum. Try a rich texture, like Terryluxe Cloud or Relax Linen for a sensual effect. Sunbrella Fabric is easy to clean and comes with a 5 year limited warranty. Now you can have your whites and clean them too!

Entertaining for the Holidays? Try a burst of Newbury Sunset with a dash of Harwood Crimson and Dorsett Cherry, topped off with a splash of Weston Ginger. Go ahead, serve up those pomegranate and raspberry margaritas - clean up is easy. Durable, stain resistant Sunbrella fabric is always on duty.

It's hard to deny the yummy flavor of pumpkin spice. Sunbrella kicks it up a notch with Canvas Tuscan and Accord Koi, two exciting new basics for your interior design. Pair either of these statement fabrics with the more organic dyed to match coordinates - Stanton Greystone, Heritage Granite or Sailcloth Shadow.