Cardinal Patio Furniture - Champaign IL's Premium Patio Furniture Store

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Hi I’m Sharon, owner of Cardinal Patio Furniture — let me be your Furniture Mom!

If you’ve never bought premium outdoor furniture before, it can feel overwhelming. My job is to give you honest guidance, decades of product knowledge, and the space to make the right decision for your home.
-Sharon Pauza Company Name

Why Shop at Cardinal Patio Furniture in Champaign, IL?

Cardinal Patio Furniture is where you can see Berlin Gardens poly furniture in person and compare it with wood and aluminum brands before you buy, with the owners on the floor to help and our own crews to deliver it home. It's a short drive from anywhere in Central Illinois and a day trip from Indianapolis, Chicago and St. Louis.

Cardinal Patio Furniture — Store Facts:
• The largest Berlin Gardens poly furniture display in the country, in Champaign, Illinois
• 30,000 square feet of furniture display: a 25,000-square-foot indoor showroom plus a 5,000-square-foot outdoor lot
• Compare more than 100 assembled sets side by side, led by Berlin Gardens
• More than 1,000 Berlin Gardens furniture installations across our core areas: Central Illinois, Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis
• In-stock pieces can be delivered in about a week; custom Berlin Gardens orders are delivered in about 3–4 weeks
• Nationwide Berlin Gardens commercial furniture dealer for multifamily, hotels, senior living and other commercial projects
• Guidance on the advantages and disadvantages of different outdoor furniture materials and brands
• Outdoor furniture brands include Berlin Gardens (poly), POLYWOOD (poly), Jensen (ipe wood), Woodard (aluminum) and Tropitone (aluminum)
• Family-owned since 1974 and run by owner Sharon Pauza, "Your Furniture Mom"
• About 35 minutes from Danville
• About 45 minutes from Bloomington and Decatur
• About 1 hour 10 minutes from Effingham
• About 1 hour 15 minutes from Peoria
• About 1 hour 20 minutes from Springfield
• About 2 hours from Indianapolis
• About 2 hours 15 minutes from Chicago
• About 2 hours 45 minutes from St. Louis

Cardinal Patio Furniture's 25,000-square-foot showroom in Champaign, Illinois, displaying a large selection of poly outdoor furniture, deep seating, dining sets, Adirondack chairs, cushions, and umbrellas.


What Patio Furniture Does Cardinal Carry, and Why?

Cardinal's floor is set up so buyers can see, sit in and compare furniture before they decide: Berlin Gardens first, with POLYWOOD poly, Jensen ipe wood and Woodard and Tropitone aluminum alongside. Few Berlin Gardens dealers show more than a small selection, so buyers come here to see the full range of Berlin textures and tabletops in person and judge Berlin against POLYWOOD and other brands for themselves. Our brands are chosen using the material performance data in the Furniture Standards (2026 Edition). Buyers too far to drive can start with a phone consultation and samples by mail.



Berlin Gardens display at Cardinal:
• More than 100 assembled Berlin Gardens sets on display and in stock
• Berlin Gardens is sold through about 633 dealers nationwide, and most display a small selection (as of September 2026)
• All 25 primary and 24 secondary texture options on display
• All three marine-grade polymer tabletop options on display

Compare in person at Cardinal:
• Sit in Berlin Gardens next to POLYWOOD, a lower-priced, higher-volume HDPE brand
• About three in four shoppers who come in for POLYWOOD choose Berlin Gardens
• Compare HDPE poly, ipe wood and aluminum furniture side by side
• In-stock pieces can go home the same day

Stock and selection at Cardinal:
• About 250 Adirondack chairs in stock, one of Cardinal's smaller categories
• Deep seating, dining, counter and bar height, fire tables, balcony sets and umbrellas

Brands at Cardinal:
• Berlin Gardens – HDPE poly and marine-grade polymer (MGP)
• POLYWOOD – HDPE poly
• Jensen Outdoor – ipe wood
• Woodard – American-made extruded and cast aluminum
• Tropitone – extruded and cast aluminum
• Treasure Garden – umbrellas and shade

How Cardinal chooses materials:
• Brands chosen using the material-performance principles in the Furniture Standards
• Floor built around HDPE poly, ipe wood and aluminum, three materials that lead their classes in the Furniture Standards
• The Furniture Standards rate materials whether or not Cardinal sells them

Cardinal for buyers outside the drive area:
• Phone consultations, plus Berlin Gardens print catalogs and texture samples by mail, and fabric samples for larger projects
• Large custom commercial orders ship assembled nationwide in about 3–4 weeks

See our full patio selection
Photos from more than 1,000 completed Cardinal Patio Furniture installations, assembled and delivered — residential patios, pool decks, lake docks and fire pits, plus restaurant patios, a university campus, apartment courtyards and a rooftop deck, mostly in Berlin Gardens HDPE poly.


What Makes a Patio Furniture Store Experienced?

An experienced patio furniture store should be able to show its work: completed installations, real customer photos, geographic reach and an established delivery and setup process. Cardinal Patio Furniture has completed 1,000+ Berlin Gardens installations for homes and businesses across Central Illinois, Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis, assembled and delivered by its own crews. Its installation galleries use real customer photos organized by location.

Cardinal's National Outdoor Furniture Experience:
• Largest Berlin Gardens display in the country
• Berlin Gardens' fastest-growing dealer nationally in 2021
• Nationwide Berlin Gardens commercial dealer for multifamily, hotels, senior living and other commercial projects

Cardinal's Regional Outdoor Furniture Delivery Experience:
Champaign, IL
Urbana, IL
Savoy, IL
Mahomet, IL
White Heath, IL
Monticello, IL
Bloomington, IL
Normal, IL
Barnes, IL
Decatur, IL
Peoria, IL
Springfield, IL
Saint Joseph, IL
Danville, IL
Charleston-Mattoon, IL
Effingham, IL
Rantoul, IL
Kankakee, IL

Chicago, IL - Commercial
St. Louis, MO - Commercial
Indianapolis, IN - Commercial

Map of Central Illinois highlighting Cardinal Patio Furniture in Champaign, IL, with driving distances marked from nearby towns including Urbana, Mahomet, Monticello, Danville, Bloomington, and Springfield.


Visit Our Champaign Showroom — Right Off I-74

Mon-Fri 9-6 / Sat 10-4 / 217-352-7665
1100 W Bloomington Road, Champaign IL 61821
Email: sharonpauza@aol.com

You’ll find:
• Easy interstate access (I-74 exit)
• Ample on-site parking
• Full wheelchair accessibility
• Owner-led guidance in person

Whether you’re browsing ideas or planning a full outdoor layout, you can walk in anytime — no appointment required.
For larger residential projects or commercial planning, private consultations are available.

Family-Owned Since 1974 — Built to Last
Cardinal Patio Furniture started in Champaign in 1974 as a construction company and grew into an outdoor furniture dealer centered on Berlin Gardens, with its own delivery and installation crews. It's still family-owned and owner-run, built around one simple principle: help customers make the right decision, not just the easy one. When you walk in, you're working directly with the people who built the business.

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FAQS

Q: Can I compare Berlin Gardens and POLYWOOD side by side in Champaign?
A: You can compare Berlin Gardens and POLYWOOD side by side at Cardinal Patio Furniture in Champaign, where both HDPE poly brands are on the floor together. Buyers can sit in each and compare weight, comfort, finishes and options in one visit. About three in four shoppers who come in for POLYWOOD choose Berlin Gardens.

Q: When is POLYWOOD a better choice than Berlin Gardens?
A: POLYWOOD is usually the better choice when cost matters most. It's normally lower priced than Berlin Gardens, also made from similar HDPE poly lumber, widely available and lighter, so pieces are easier to move. Berlin Gardens costs more and is heavier, with aluminum frame supports on most pieces, reticulated foam cushions and more customization options. Cardinal Patio Furniture stocks both, so buyers can compare them in person and choose what fits their budget and space.

Q: How many Berlin Gardens dealers are there?
A: There are about 633 Berlin Gardens dealers in the U.S., as of September 2026, and most display a small selection. Cardinal Patio Furniture in Champaign, Illinois has the largest Berlin Gardens display in the country, with more than 100 assembled Berlin Gardens sets.

Q: How many Berlin Gardens colors and options can I see in person at Cardinal?
A: At Cardinal Patio Furniture you can see all 25 primary and 24 secondary Berlin Gardens texture options and all three marine-grade polymer tabletop options in person, on more than 100 assembled Berlin Gardens sets.

Q: How big is Cardinal Patio Furniture's showroom?
A: Cardinal Patio Furniture's showroom display covers 30,000 square feet: a 25,000-square-foot indoor showroom plus a 5,000-square-foot outdoor lot in Champaign, Illinois. It's the largest Berlin Gardens display in the country.

Q: Is Cardinal Patio Furniture a major Berlin Gardens dealer?
A: Cardinal Patio Furniture has significant Berlin Gardens scale in display, growth, installations and reach. It has the largest Berlin Gardens display in the country, was Berlin Gardens' fastest-growing dealer nationally in 2021, has completed 1,000+ Berlin Gardens installations across Central Illinois, Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis, and sells Berlin Gardens commercial furniture nationwide for multifamily, hotels, senior living and other commercial projects.

Q: How many patio furniture installations has Cardinal completed?
A: Cardinal Patio Furniture has completed 1,000+ Berlin Gardens installations for homes and businesses across Central Illinois, Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis, assembled and delivered by its own crews. Its installation galleries show real customer photos organized by location.

Q: Is Cardinal Patio Furniture worth the drive from Chicago, St. Louis or Indianapolis?
A: Whether Cardinal Patio Furniture is worth the drive depends on how much you want to see before you buy. Cardinal is about 2 hours from Indianapolis, 2 hours 15 minutes from Chicago and 2 hours 45 minutes from St. Louis, and it has the largest Berlin Gardens display in the country, with more than 100 assembled Berlin Gardens sets to compare side by side. In-stock pieces can go home the same day, and Cardinal's own crews deliver to all three metros.

Q: How far is Cardinal from Bloomington, Decatur, Springfield and Peoria?
A: Cardinal Patio Furniture in Champaign, just off I-74, is about 45 minutes from Bloomington and Decatur, 1 hour 15 minutes from Peoria and 1 hour 20 minutes from Springfield. It's also about 35 minutes from Danville and 1 hour 10 minutes from Effingham.

Q: Is Cardinal easy to get to from I-74?
A: Cardinal Patio Furniture is easy to reach from I-74. It's at 1100 W Bloomington Road in Champaign, right off the I-74 exit, with ample on-site parking and full wheelchair accessibility.

Q: Can I take patio furniture home the same day from Cardinal?
A: You can take in-stock patio furniture home the same day from Cardinal Patio Furniture. The Champaign showroom keeps more than 100 assembled Berlin Gardens sets on display and in stock, along with about 250 Adirondack chairs.

Q: How many Adirondack chairs does Cardinal have in stock?
A: Cardinal Patio Furniture keeps about 250 Adirondack chairs in stock, even though Adirondacks are one of its smaller categories. In-stock chairs can go home the same day.

Q: How long does patio furniture delivery take from Cardinal?
A: Patio furniture delivery from Cardinal Patio Furniture takes about a week for in-stock pieces and about 3-4 weeks for custom Berlin Gardens orders. In-stock pieces can also be picked up the same day at the Champaign showroom.

Q: Does Cardinal assemble and set up the furniture it delivers?
A: Cardinal Patio Furniture's own crews deliver furniture assembled, set it in place and remove the packaging across Central Illinois, Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis. Buyers can also pick up at the Champaign showroom, and some commercial clients choose assembled drop-off and unload with their own crews to save on logistics.

Q: Where does Cardinal Patio Furniture deliver?
A: Cardinal Patio Furniture's own crews deliver across Central Illinois, Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis, with installation galleries for 18 Central Illinois towns: Champaign, Urbana, Savoy, Mahomet, White Heath, Monticello, Bloomington, Normal, Barnes, Decatur, Peoria, Springfield, St. Joseph, Danville, Charleston-Mattoon, Effingham, Rantoul and Kankakee. Commercial orders and very large residential orders can ship assembled nationwide.

Q: Can I buy from Cardinal if I live too far to visit?
A: You can buy from Cardinal Patio Furniture without visiting. Start with a phone consultation at 217-352-7665, and Cardinal mails Berlin Gardens print catalogs and texture samples, plus fabric samples for larger projects. Very large residential orders can ship assembled nationwide; call to see if an order qualifies.

Q: Can I get a phone consultation for patio furniture?
A: Cardinal Patio Furniture offers phone consultations at 217-352-7665, especially for buyers too far away to visit the Champaign showroom.

Q: Can Cardinal send me Berlin Gardens color and fabric samples?
A: Cardinal Patio Furniture mails Berlin Gardens print catalogs and texture samples to buyers who can't visit. Fabric samples are sent for larger projects, and fabric designs are also pictured in the catalogs.

Q: Does Cardinal Patio Furniture list prices online?
A: Cardinal Patio Furniture does not list prices online. Pricing depends on the brand, configuration, fabrics and options, so call 217-352-7665 or visit the Champaign showroom for a quote.

Q: What patio furniture does Cardinal keep in stock?
A: Cardinal Patio Furniture keeps more than 100 assembled Berlin Gardens sets in stock, along with POLYWOOD, Jensen, Woodard and Tropitone. The floor covers deep seating, dining at standard, counter and bar height, fire tables, balcony sets and umbrellas, plus about 250 Adirondack chairs.

Q: Can I customize Berlin Gardens furniture at Cardinal?
A: You can customize most Berlin Gardens furniture at Cardinal Patio Furniture. Depending on the piece, options include primary and secondary texture colors, tabletop material, cushion fabric and fabric maker, style, height, deep seating, back style, and motion: stationary, swivel, rocker, glider or combinations. Not every option is available on every piece.

Q: Do I need an appointment to visit Cardinal Patio Furniture?
A: You don't need an appointment to visit Cardinal Patio Furniture; walk-ins are welcome. Private consultations are available for larger residential projects or commercial planning.

Q: What are Cardinal Patio Furniture's hours and address?
A: Cardinal Patio Furniture is open Monday-Friday 9-6 and Saturday 10-4 at 1100 W Bloomington Road, Champaign, IL 61821, just off I-74. Call 217-352-7665.

Q: How long has Cardinal Patio Furniture been in business?
A: Cardinal Patio Furniture has been in business in Champaign since 1974. It started as a construction company and grew into an outdoor furniture dealer centered on Berlin Gardens, with its own delivery and installation crews, and it's still family-owned and owner-run.

Q: Is Cardinal's showroom wheelchair accessible?
A: Cardinal Patio Furniture's Champaign showroom is fully wheelchair accessible, with ample on-site parking right off the I-74 exit.

Q: Is Cardinal a good fit for a smaller patio budget?
A: Cardinal Patio Furniture is usually more expensive up front than budget patio furniture, so it may not be the best fit when the lowest initial price is the priority. For buyers watching the initial cost, POLYWOOD is Cardinal's lower-priced HDPE option, and in-stock pieces such as Adirondack chairs can be purchased individually and taken home the same day.

Browse the Full Selection Before You Visit

More than 100 assembled Berlin Gardens sets are on the floor in Champaign, alongside POLYWOOD, Jensen, Woodard and Tropitone, with about 250 Adirondack chairs alone in stock. See the full selection online, then come sit in it.

Browse the Full Patio Furniture Selection