How to Pick Right Garden Furniture

How to Pick Right Garden Furniture

There is no better joy than spending time in your garden, especially after sacrificing a lot of time and effort on it. When decorating your garden, one important accessory you should always consider is garden furniture. Having a place to seat in your garden allows you to spend the weekend mornings and afternoons in the garden as you enjoy your natural surroundings or host your friends for a drink under the stars.

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This may be done in a number of ways. You may transform the natural landscape by carving out the huge rocks in your garden into alcoves or arrange stones around the pond and convert them into seats. However, not everyone owns such complex gardens or can invest too much in such a project. This is what makes garden furniture the most sensible option for most people.

Choosing your Furniture

The type of furniture you choose will depend on what and where you intend to place them. There are a range of designs to choose from, from the single chaise lounge, plastic chairs, simple garden bench to the whole seating area which comes with its own coffee table. Make your choice as per your taste and preferences, but always remember that the underlying goal is to accentuate the look of your garden, not to draw attention away from it.

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Designs and Materials

This is another big decision for you to make. There numerous materials and designs of furniture available such as marble, stone, metal, wood, plastic and wicker. Though your choices may be endless, there are few factors that you ought to consider.

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Since your furniture will be directly exposed to the elements of weather, choosing the right material is essential. Different materials have their own special qualities, for instance, some are water resistant, others can tolerate the hot summer weather, and some cannot endure the winter period, insects and rot. Hence, choose the furniture material that would fit best with the conditions in your garden. This aside, there are other few things to factor in:

Durability

Your garden furniture will have to be convenient and easy to take care of. If you are going to leave your pieces of furniture in the garden for the entire year, you will then need a material that can put up with the changing seasons, does not rot and cannot be damaged by insects.

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Where to Place your Furniture

This will also be determined by a few aspects. For instance, do not place your furniture next to your water sprinkler, if it cannot tolerate moist conditions. That said, consider purchasing light weight furniture. This will allow you to move them around the garden easily when need arises, such as during cleaning or mowing.

Comfort

The idea behind placing furniture in your garden is to help you relax and unwind. If your seats are not comfortable enough, then there is no reason of having them there in the first place. To make the seating area more comfortable, consider a canopy, a sunshade or cushions, where possible.

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Pricing

Different types of outdoor furniture vary in prices. The simple and less comfortable designs may be cheaper, but never compromise on durability for a low-priced item. Otherwise, your pieces of furniture will fall apart after a very short period.

Do not rush into buying a piece of garden furniture that you will be unhappy about after a few days. Shop around for a beautiful one that will help you savor your home’s outdoor space.

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