Poolside parties and Sunday lunches in the garden present a relaxing environment to unwind, and along with the company of friends and family, it is also the exterior décor that adds to the experience.
Outdoor furniture lends a feel to the exteriors, and choosing the right chairs and tables is very important.
Also known as patio furniture, garden furniture consists of a set- a table with either four or six chairs, and an optional umbrella known as a parasol to provide shade from the sun.
The critical aspect to look into when furnishing your garden is the material of the furniture.
oWood has been the traditional choice for any kind of furniture.
Teak has the best names among hardwoods, and its popularity lies in its natural ability to resist decay (fungal, chemical or by water).
Otherwise, wooden garden furniture is difficult to maintain as it requires periodic treatments with varnish.
oAluminum is a good alternative to wood.
It does not rust, but the protective coating over it can give away upon contact with some chemical agents like sunscreen or chemical exhaust.
oTwo other forms of furniture materials are the cane and rattan.
Due to their immense popularity and demand, they have been discussed in greater detail.
All weather furniture: Skill and elegance Outdoor Rattan furniture is made from the stems of over hundreds of palms from the tropical regions of the world.
The palm stems grow hundreds of meters long, and is very durable.
The stems when woven together yield elegant yet durable furniture.
Made mostly from synthetic resins, rattan furniture is relatively cheap and has a long shelf life.
Cane as a material finds use in weaving chair seats and other furniture, all within the frame of rattan.
Since cane is a natural product and being placed in the outdoors, it would be subject to changes like variations in color, or occasional squeaks.
Maintenance of cane is relatively easy, and a damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning; occasional polishing would ensure its longevity.
Apart from these considerations, cane is quite a hassle-free furnishing and provides an artistic touch to the garden.
Cane is the perfect choice when deciding on furniture for the conservatory.
To provide a more luxurious feel to the setting, cane chairs and sofas can be supplemented with leather or other fabrics.
Nowadays, many people prefer to use the conservatory as breakfast room.
Cane chairs and tables provide an open and comfortable setting for this.
An interesting and effective way to protect your conservatory furniture would be to add blinds to the windows.
It would control the amount of sunlight entering the room, and prevent excessive damage to furniture by exposure to sunlight.
There are other considerations like room size, style, and accessories to be matched with the furniture and the final choice must be such that your furniture not only complements the room or garden settings, it rather adds to the overall charm of the place.
A plain looking garden's landscape can be enhanced by placing benches, tables and other secondary furniture.