The Riviera Outdoor Décor Difference

At Riviera Outdoor Décor, we are the only Outdoor Living, Outdoor Kitchen, and Design Firm, not only in Corpus Christi but nationwide, that has multiple disciplines in design and engineering on staff. We undergo specialized training and receive CEUs in Outdoor Kitchens . In addition, Riviera Outdoor Décor has been recognized with four international awards, and appeared in numerous publications, for our innovative products and designs.

At Riviera Outdoor Décor, we do not believe outdoor living products are a “one-size-fits-all” that you see with most on-line patio stores or in the big box store.  That is, patio furniture or outdoor kitchens made for northern Michigan would not necessarily last along the Gulf Coast or in a tropical area.  Outdoor furniture, outdoor kitchens and specifically outdoor kitchen appliances should be geographically tailored for the climate where they will be located, in order for the products to last.   This is why we specialize in coastal outdoor furniture and kitchens.

What Outdoor Spaces should be

We believe outdoor living should be fun for everyone and it should last.  It should also bring families and friends together without the need for the TV, phone or computer.  A place where a family can connect together without the distractions of modern day life.   This is why we sell the line of products that we do. Even with our own family of four children fourteen years apart, it was the one place where the age difference of the children seemed to disappear for outdoor fun.  It was a multigenerational haven where there was an outdoor game for everyone, from the youngest in the family to the grandparent, or we all participated in the outdoor kitchen for a refreshing dining experience alfresco.

How we got our start

We  are life long residents of the coastal bend in Corpus Christi, and enjoy all the fun activities that it brings.  We also know how corrosive the conditions of living along the coast can be.  At one time, it seemed we spent more of our time replacing our outdoor furniture than we did actually enjoying it.  It also seemed next to impossible to find a line of outdoor living products that was cohesive, where you could coordinate your entire outdoor space.

The owner and lead designer- Melissa Hammann, with a background in interior design and a speciality in construction of products in outdoor living, growing tired of replacing outdoor products, started a curated collection of outdoor furniture and accessories designed to last in coastal conditions.  Obviously, each item needed to be field tested for longevity, which is how our outdoor showroom got started.