
How Summer Classics’ Founder Bew White Built an Outdoor Empire
“For designers wondering why delivery dates keep getting pushed back, and prices keep inching upward, it’s a must-listen deep dive…
“For designers wondering why delivery dates keep getting pushed back, and prices keep inching upward, it’s a must-listen deep dive…
Summer Classics is thrilled to congratulate founder, President and CEO of Summer Classics, Bew White, who is to be awarded the IHFC’s lifetime achievement award at…
Use this guide to help easily maintain and care for your teak furniture. Read below for all of our tips…
We predict these five outdoor design trends will be everywhere in 2020. Timeless style is eternal…but that doesn’t mean we…
Each season the Summer Classics design team scours the marketplace for the hottest outdoor trends in textile design. It is…
Get ready for a fabulous mix of texture, bold designs, and cushionless innovation. For an insight on 2020 outdoor furniture…
Right on time for midsummer stargazing, we’re excited to share another beautiful collaboration with Mollie of Design Loves Detail, one…
受自然的启发——颜色、图案和形式的杰作——分层柳条家具是户外设计的趋势。This beautiful trend touches…
Interior Designer Basics: Setting Up a Trade Account with Summer Classics Are you a practicing interior designer or business owner?…
You Will Love These Wooden Patio Sets How to purchase, clean, store and style your perfect wooden patio set. The…
Best of Palm Springs: Interior Design Palm trees, sunshine, mid-century design, and movie stars: this is Palm Springs, California! Each…
Spring Outdoor Living Inspiration Spring is blooming with possibility. As the season of growth and renewal, it’s also the perfect…
Who hasn’t, at least once, dreamt of living in a beachside bungalow or coastal cottage? Surrounded by salty air, rhythmic…
Beach-Friendly Furniture Beyond its singular beauty, waterfront living comes with its own set of challenges. Namely, harsh weather patterns marked…
Get ready for tons of texture, bold designs, and classic flash-backs. We’re here with a sneak peek of our newest…
Sleek, streamlined, and effortlessly chic. From traditional to contemporary furniture collections, Summer Classics has something for everyone, but we predict…
You’ve spent weeks selecting the perfect frames, finishes, fabrics, and accents. It’s finally finished––your outdoor oasis is complete! Before you…
Being able to seamlessly merge your indoor and outdoor living spaces is a widely popular trend that has continued to…
When it comes to gardening and landscaping, it’s never too early to start planning. Whether you live in balmy climates…
Greet friends and family with a mailbox decoration that reflects your festive holiday style. If you’ve ever struggled with florist’s…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and when it comes to creating a cheerful holiday atmosphere, Calder Clark…
Everyone agrees that comfort is equal to style when it comes to outdoor seating. After all, what’s the use of…
Summer Classics understands that our customers love the customization that they get with our products. But customization in outdoor furniture…
Today we travel to North Carolina, where designer Meredith Beregovski, owner and principal of Georgia Street Design, created this sunlit…
Have you ever seen a flower that looked so perfect, you had to touch it to make sure it was…
When her clients purchased a spectacular mountain retreat in North Carolina, Michelle Troxell, founder of Virginia-based design studio Grace Thomas…
We want to see you living Life’s Best Moments…Furnished. With High Point Market just a week away, we are kicking…
If you take pride in your outdoor area or luxurious patio, there’s no doubt you wish for it to be…
Discover Chicago with Local StyleMakers Park & Oak Design Starting September 25th, Chicago’s legendary Merchandise Mart will open its doors…
Make the Most of a Small Patio Space With more people downsizing to apartments, condos and urban lofts, the furniture…
Summer Classics Style At Summer Classics, there is no stopping during our busiest season of the year, Summer. We spent…
Palette selection can sometimes feel like an infinite swirl of color swatches. Choosing the perfect outdoor color palette is rarely…
Designers and dealers from all over the country will arrive in Birmingham for the 17th annual Garden Party to be…
Atlanta Market is right around the corner, so Atlanta designer, Mallory Mathison Glenn to pick some of her favorite spots…
Summer Classics outdoor furniture combined with fabulous landscaping turns outdoor spaces into comfortable gathering spots. It’s these open air rooms…
Thanks to classic styling and durability, Summer Classics’ teak furniture is more popular than ever. “To say that teak is…
Spontaneous road trips in June, the bright bounty of July farmer’s markets, and languid August evenings by the lake…
We get it, life can be messy! Life is full of surprises, whether it holds kids getting marker on your…
Summer Classics has entered into an exclusive furnishings agreement with Pursell Farms, a 3,200-acre destination resort with breathtaking vistas situated amid…
If you are looking for the latest outdoor furniture trends, there is no better place than High Point Market and…
It’s that time of year again when the first sight of tulips signals a move to the great outdoors just…
Customized outdoor rooms designed with relaxation and functionality in mind continue to grow in popularity for 2018, and that’s exactly…
Summer Classics is thrilled to announce the debut of Wendy Jane by Gabby, our new curated collection of indoor and…
Garden & Gun Style Director Haskell Harris says that outdoor spaces in the South get a lot of use with…
Clutching the thick rope handrails, guests bounce gleefully as they cross the swinging bridge and enter the treehouse with a…
West Coast Designer Anissa Swanzy, owner of of SKD Studios based in Newport Beach, CA, designs award winning spaces all…
Summer Classics is expanding its focus on the interior design industry by moving its showroom from the gardens area of…
With just a few weeks left of 2017, we’re already looking ahead to outdoor living trends for 2018. “Outdoor living now…
Renee DiSanto and Christina Samatas, principle designers and co-owners of Chicago area Park & Oak Design, were tasked with transforming…
Molly Wood Garden Design, based in Costa, Mesa, California, is a boutique design firm that has completed more than 500…
If you’re looking for the latest in design trends and new products, then there’s no place better than High Point…
The Summer Classics High Point introductions reflect how people are living and enjoying their homes today. As more homeowners make…
Hello! I am Landyn from Living with Landyn and I am so excited to be here today to as a…
High Point. It might just be a designer’s slice of heaven––more than 2,000 vendors in one place showcasing thousands upon…
For more than four decades, The Casual Market Chicago has been the place to see the largest selection of the…
There has long been a passion to bring the beauty of the outdoors to interior spaces, but now outdoor spaces…
When beginning a design for clients, I like to start with a “laundry list” that includes their wants and needs…
A native of Pensacola, FL, Sarah Web began her art career when she was just a teenager. What she thought…
Designers and dealers from all over the country will arrive in Birmingham for the 16th annual Garden Party to be…
When Reinventing Retail in Tupelo, MS…Keep It Casual. Since 2002, outdoor furniture retailer Keep It Casual has serviced the furniture mecca…
“The outdoor industry is as hot as I have ever seen it,” says Bew White, Summer Classics CEO and Founder…
A drastic before-and-after backyard makeover can be so inspiring. Designers Kelly Kole and Joann Kandrac of Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs in Atlanta,…
Crackling fireworks, sizzling grills, giggling kids and billowing flags are just a few of the things that make up one special…
Over the past years, Summer Classics StyleMaker Kimberly Whitman has established herself as a style and event planning expert. Often featured…
Summer’s Hot Topic: What’s the Best Outdoor Patio Umbrella to Buy? There’s no doubt that the umbrella has become a…
As the sun begins its descent across the sky and the workday grind winds to a close, you start the…
Blackjack Gardens, located in Birmingham, AL, showcases luxury outdoor furniture and accessories across their 10,000 square foot showroom. One of…
集装箱花园是装饰户外房间的好方法。Lydia Pursell, owner of Leaf & Petal Flower Garden Shop…
Bew White, the innovator behind the Summer Classics brand, shares what drives him, inspires him, and where he finds time to enjoy the…
Fill mom’s day with love by setting a special outdoor table for a dazzling Mother’s Day Celebration. Designer Roy Dollar…
“High Point was one of the most successful markets we’ve ever had,” said Bew White, Summer Classics founder and CEO….
Customized outdoor rooms designed with relaxation in mind continue to grow in popularity for 2017, and that’s exactly what you’ll…
After a long winter, there’s nothing more refreshing than moving your living room outdoors. StyleMaker Jennifer Prock gave her patio a…
Thank you to Casual Living Magazine for featuring one of our fabulous outdoor projects designed by Rebecca Frazer of our Nashville…
Huck & Peck, located in Chattanooga, TN is a locally-owned home furnishings company that provides furniture, contemporary and traditional rugs, lighting, decor…
Acero Summer Classics’ newest White Label Collection lives up to its name. Spanish for “steel,” we created these products to…
AmericasMart marked the start of its 60th-anniversary season at its January Atlanta market with a record-breaking new-buyer attendance increase. It…
Outdoor living continues to be an extension of the living spaces inside, and that’s what you’ll see when you visit…
While it may just seem like yesterday that we were celebrating the design trends of 2016, magazine editors have been…
Make your Christmas tree the centerpiece of your holiday decorations this season. Summer Classics Creative Director Chris Hutchens will inspire you to decorate a…
It’s simple to make a stunning Christmas wreath with just a few seasonal embellishments. Our Creative Director Chris Hutchens says all…
Around fifty years ago when the then-new sorority houses were built on the University of Alabama campus, each pledge class…
What Makes Summer Classics a Classic? Great style is timeless. So is Summer Classics. Why? Because quality and sophisticated elegance…
In the age of technology, there’s something refreshing about having good, old-fashioned book to hold in your hands and flip…
The cooler weather makes this the perfect time of year to enjoy your outdoor room. Take your celebration to a…
If Creative Director Chris Hutchens could summarize the theme of the Summer Classics Showroom at High Point held October 22-26,…
Summer Classics will feature its White Label line at High Point Market to be held October 22-26. If the Summer Classics…
Designed for inspired living, Gabby creates exceptional furnishings with attention to detail and has an eclectic approach to design with…
We think fall is one of the best times to entertain outdoors and enjoy your Summer Classics furniture. That’s why…
“When someone tells me that they have mildew on their Sunbrella fabric cushions, I just smile,” says Alan Rampey…
Burning Up It’s always hard saying goodbye to summertime, but we at Summer Classics aren’t too saddened by the onset of…
If the Summer Classics design team, led by founder Bew White and Design Director Wright Currie, could summarize the introductions…
Get inspired to transform your outdoor living space with these fabulous ideas from our expert designers. As the air turns…
“Trends” was the theme of Summer Classics 15th Annual Garden Party. The event became an experiential melange of Southern hospitality, cutting edge…
Viva Las Vegas! Dazzling architecture and entertainment didn’t distract attendees from coming to Summer Classics #c1396 at LAs Vegas Market #lvmkt…
Cushionless Comfort Summer Classics achieves comfort in a myriad of ways through consistently innovative ideas and high quality craftsmanship. Whether it’s an item from…
At Chicago Pre-Market, Summer Classics introduced over 188 new products and vignettes featuring a completely new eclectic mix of outdoor…
Outdoor Kitchens When trips to the beach or mountains are out of the question, a “staycation” is an empowering way to enjoy…
When it comes to selecting luxury outdoor furniture, there are plenty of things to consider: style, quality, and comfort being…
Fresh Flowers and Lit Candles Picturesque scenery, beautiful outdoor furniture, and distinctive accessories decorate the pages of every Summer Classics catalog. You’ll see…
Eclectic The very mention of the word “eclectic” can make designers shudder with memories of unfocused contemporary projects like those…
Summer Classics remembers Susan Lambeth, for her smile, her ‘whatever it takes’ attitude, and for putting her customers first. Lambeth…
We asked Summer Classics founder Bew White to name his top 5 reasons people should buy Summer Classics luxury outdoor…
Today’s outdoor furniture is not only beautiful, but the designs are sophisticated and the materials are extremely durable. Outdoor…
Top Outdoor Fabric Trends for 2016: Jacquard, Damask, and Linen A wondrously expanding world of technology has opened up an…
Everyone can have the best seat in, or outside, the house thanks to an extensive line of outdoor fabrics and…
Outdoor Room Tips for 2016: Bringing the Indoors Out Designers who are looking for an innovative way to assist their…
Yes, Summer Classics is back in High Point, and most of you know that we like to throw garden parties!…
The Evolution of the Perfect Picnic When you enjoy a cold drink on your patio while the savory smell of something grilling…
Summer Classics is excited to be back at the Spring High Point Market | The World’s Home for Home Furnishings on April 16th-20th!…
Summer Classics founder Bew White (pronounced Bee-you) shares some insight on what makes our teak furniture designs unique. Bew illustrates the Summer Classics core…
Summer Classics Teak Collections: For almost half a century, Summer Classics’ founder Bew White has created timeless yet fashionable outdoor furniture…
Summer Classics teak is made of the highest quality slow growth plantation raised teak. Here are some tips for maintaining…
About Teak Furniture When you think of the classic English garden there is one iconic piece of furniture that comes to mind….
In the latest TV segment from Charlotte Today on WCNC, our SC Home Design Consultant, Kathleen Creech explains some new…
Summer Classics offers outdoor sectional seating designed to fit any space. No matter how big (or small) your living area,…
Summer Classics Dealer Spotlight At Summer Classics, we have the distinct pleasure of getting to know some incredible people and their unique businesses. We…
“Beauties in vain their pretty eyes may roll; Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.” So wrote the…
It’s there in the front display, tucked behind a shiny glass window. Betty Draper peers in as her companion tells…
Since 1961, Sunbrella has been known for its performance fabrics that hold up brilliantly to the weather and direct sun…
As we move into the first market of 2016, the Winter Atlanta Market is an exciting showcase of what to…
Happy New Year! Summer Classics is proud to announce White Label for 2016. Our founder and visionary Bew White has created a new…
5 Tips to enjoy the season outdoor There’s no time like autumn to move the party outside. Crisp, cool air…
Summer Classics hosted the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and their second annual Industry Block Party for Manufacturer’s Day on…
Fall is quickly settling into the South. It’s time to enjoy these clear blue sky days and starry evenings that…
At every Casual Market in Chicago, Summer Classics introduces cutting edge new outdoor furniture collections developed by our expert team of industrial designers…
Adirondack evolution: A classic American Summer at the lake or mountains brings top of mind a gentle breeze, calm water,…
During WIAT 42’s Around Town morning segment, our design consultant Allen Westbrook, spoke with correspondent Mary Stackhouse from our new…
Summer Garden Party 2015 is Magic in the Air Summer Classics celebrates new headquarters, new economy, new line with our dealers…
Las Vegas Market 2015 @LasVegasMarket, #ViewOnVegas, #LVMkt seemed upbeat and thirsty for innovative luxe outdoor products, a new category introduced this Summer Market. Summer…
Summer Classics comes to Las Vegas! Visit our new Las Vegas showroom: C-Showroom #C1388, C1396 And with our newest introductions……
Retired Moore Handley employees toured the facility that served as their former corporate offices and distribution center. The facility recently…
Last night we formally introduced GABBY to our Pelham showroom at our Hey Birmingham, Meet GABBY! event. Despite the rain…
Summer Classics aims to create the most beautiful teak outdoor furniture in the casual furniture industry. There are several differences that make…
Hey Birmingham, Meet GABBY, at her latest showroom at the new Summer Classics headquarters in Pelham. She’s born and raised in Alabama,…
You’ve created the perfect outdoor space and everything is just right for entertaining and enjoying your luxury outdoor furniture for…
Are you planning the outdoor space of your dreams? Or, have you just finished designing your perfect outdoor space with…
The Essential Elements of the Perfect Patio The patio can become a defining element for any home. Creating the perfect patio means…
2015 Casual Living Merchandising Awards and Reader’s Choice Awards named Summer Classics Store, Licensee and Dealer Winner Selecting a winner is…
Grand Opening: Gabby Now Available at Summer Classics New Showroom in Pelham, AL. The Summer Classics flagship store at their new…
We talk a lot about the benefits of outdoor living spaces and how to plan your outdoor room. There is…
Creating an exquisite outdoor living space that everyone will envy is easier than you think – it just involves following…
Summer Classics is proud to announce the opening of our newest retail store in Darien, CT. Darien is a picturesque…
As the weather warms, we all start to get a little giddy about the good times in ahead in our…
Now that we are finally starting to get a little taste of warm weather, it is time to start thinking about…
Outdoor rooms are one of the hottest trends going right now. A well designed outdoor space is perfect for relaxing…
Located at the Preserve in Hoover, the 2014 Birmingham Home and Garden Inspiration House is a two-story painted brick home…
It’s like Christmas came early this year! Summer Classics store locations across the country are hosting their own Holiday Open…
This year at the High Point Market #hpmkt, we presented our latest and existing high point market outdoor furniture products and…
Winter is coming, which means it’s time to start thinking about proper care for your Summer Classics patio furniture during…
HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA Summer Classics is proud to announce their debut during the 2014 October High Point Market. Located…
We were lucky to have worked with a Birmingham resident to enhance their downtown skyline viewing experience by adding luxurious…
Summer Classics Offers Golden Tickets For Early Buy Orders BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA September 22, 2014 At Summer Classics annual Garden Party…
At Summer Classics, we believe life’s best moments happen outside. Whether it’s a backyard barbeque with family or drinks on…
This year, during the third week in August hundreds of visitors arrived in Birmingham, Alabama for the annual celebration of…
We invite you to enter for a chance win our “Life’s Best Moments” contest going on now! This contest was…
When you purchase Summer Classics® furniture, you’re making an investment in high-quality outdoor furniture designed to last throughout the years….
One lucky winner of our Why Go Inside? Summer Classics Backyard Makeover will receive $5,000 worth of beautiful Summer Classics…
This spring let Summer Classics help you design a creative look for your backyard! A popular new trend in outdoor…
How To Clean Outdoor Cushions: When you purchase Summer Classics® furniture, you’re making an investment in high-quality outdoor furniture…
While you may be lamenting the end of warm summer weather, we at Summer Classics promise you that fall is…
Summer Classics: Winner of the 2013 ICFA Design Excellence Award Summer Classics has recently been announced as a winner of…
One thing we’re good at in the South is throwing a party. And in August, Summer Classics played gracious host…
The summer is the best season to spend quality time on your patio. Relaxing with friends and family, taking in…
A handful of years ago, everyone was rushing out to paint rooms striking crimsons, warm velvety browns and dramatic…
Throw a Fourth of July Garden Party Freshly cut lawn, fireflies punctuating the blackness of night, plants exploding with color—these…
Choosing a winner isn’t easy. But when winners were selected for Casual Living magazine’s 2013 Merchandising Awards, the timeless style…
At Summer Classics, we are in a unique position to see outdoor furniture trends as they emerge from 5 different…
With Monaco Blue as the leading 2013 fashion color chosen by Pantone, Summer Classics’ 2013 Denim outdoor fabric story is…
On stands throughout this year’s International Casual Furniture Market is the September issue of, Hearth & Home Magazine, featuring Summer Classics…
View more images of our 2013 exclusive outdoor lamps, and photos of our new outdoor furniture collections on our Pinterest…
The Summer House is the 2012 Summer Classics Super SHOPS Dealer! The Summer House was chosen as the 2012…
Summer Classics ®, a leading outdoor furniture manufacturer and retailer, celebrated their Annual Garden Party last week, August 6-10. The…
This week Summer Classics will be holding our annual Garden Party. Garden Party is a week where dealers, sales representatives…
Summer Classics to Preview 2013 Outdoor Collections via Pinterest Summer Classics is using the social media site, Pinterest to release…
Summer Classics donates over $68,000 worth of the company’s outdoor furnishings to the American Cancer Society’s Smith Mountain Lake Discovery…
This year Summer Classics, Gabby and Summer Classics Stores joined ASID as Industry Partners. Interior designers are a very important…
The managers from our 7 Summer Classics Retail Stores offered these great tips on what to know before you purchase…
Earlier this month, the team from the Summer Classics Pelham Store decorated the patio, dining room, and living room in…
On April 12, 2012, Summer Classics welcomed Fortin Ironworks, in Columbus, Ohio, as the fourth Summer Classics License store. Fortin…
What’s in the Water; Good or Bad? Today we have options about the quality of water in our pools: chlorine,…
In 2011, Summer Classics introduced 5 innovative and timeless collection for 2012. Marina Created with an exclusive Summer Classics rope…
Inspired by a blog post on an outdoor blog recently discovered here at Summer Classics, we thought we’d share with…
Summer Classics and our fine outdoor furniture traveled to High Point, NC for the International Home Furnishings Market. Before designers…
Fall Family Fun The smells of campfire and marshmallows roasting are bringing us back to our childhood days of camping…
With the changes that fall brings; the turning of leaves, cooler breezes, and smells of pumpkin spice- it’s the perfect…
Last week, the Summer Classics team headed to Chicago for the Casual Furniture and Accessories Market to unveil 5…