Wood-Look aluminum furniture from Southport is the hottest collection in outdoor living today.

Southport Outdoor Living introduced WoodLook aluminum outdoor furniture in 2009. At that time, teak furniture was still the only option if you wanted that outdoor wood look. The prob the authentic aged look that teak presents as early as one year after purchase.

Wood-Look aluminum is the best alternative to teak, without buying wood. The designs have been inspired by the classic styling that teak furniture has been known for over the years. The metal has been shaped to resemble slats of wood just like wood, so the designs actually resemble teak furniture.

The painting process is unique and slightly different than teak's finish. The Wood-Look collections feature two different finishes: Mahogany and Dark Rhum. Both colours involve an authentic rub-style technique that gives the furniture a traditional look without trying too hard to resemble wood...which can be very tacky.

The collection evolved tremendously in 2010 with two new collections and many new tables and accessories. In 2011, the collection is taking on much more, with an explosion of designs and accessories that makes this new trend in outdoor furniture one of the quickest trends to take off since the beginnings of both cast outdoor furniture and resin wicker outdoor furniture.

It makes you wonder what 2012 will bring.