# Igloo-Like Outdoor Loungers These Eskimo Outdoor Furniture Designs Break Free From Tradition By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-01-23 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eskimo-outdoor-furniture References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/526724545566998754/Eskimo-Outdoor-Furniture) The Eskimo outdoor furniture is hand crafted with outdoor sunbrella fabric and weatherproof wicker so you don’t need to worry about your luxurious furnishings being destroyed due to bad weather conditions. Imagine lounging year round in the comfort of your own backyard. The [lounger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-lounger) includes the throw pillows so you don’t have to worry about accessorizing. The ottoman and table are optional. The Eskimo outdoor furniture is contemporary and chic -- you may just forget that you are in your own backyard. These pieces are perfect for anyone looking to add some undeniably [comfortable and completely modern furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-series) to their backyards, cottages or outdoor arrangement. With the material allowing you to keep the furniture outside year round, you don’t need to worry about lugging the pieces inside every winter. The style and design will look exceptionally elegant regardless of the season. Lounging has never looked so fresh and clean. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Holiday](https://www.trendhunter.com/holiday) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Weatherproof Outdoor Furniture:** The trend towards weatherproof outdoor furniture provides an opportunity for innovative materials and designs to enhance outdoor livability. - **Contemporary Backyard Design:** The trend towards contemporary backyard design creates opportunities for new and innovative outdoor furniture designs that prioritize style and comfort. - **Year-round Outdoor Living:** The trend towards year-round outdoor living creates opportunities for brands to offer new and innovative ways to enhance the outdoor living experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Furniture:** The outdoor furniture industry can innovate by designing new, weatherproof materials that can be used year-round to enhance outdoor living. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can create contemporary backyard design trends by offering new, modern furniture options that increase comfort and style while outdoors. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industry can create outdoor living experiences accented with contemporary design, offering guests opportunities to relax while enjoying the great outdoors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Resistant Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-collection.md) - [Minimal Outdoor Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bask-lounge.md) - [Snowfall-Inspired Sofa Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowhouse-sofa.md) - [Outdoor Scandinavian Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bste-lounge-chair.md) - [Elegant Exterior Lounge Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lounge-bed.md) - [Shaded Modern Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-shelter.md) - [Kite-Inspired Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embrace-collection-1.md) - [Modern Cushioned Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-outdoor-seating.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md)