Thinking about furnishing your home on the outside? There are several things to consider when deciding to decorate with furniture outdoors. The main objective is to buy furniture that can withstand usual or unpredictable weather conditions. You want to also consider the space being used and what king of budget you have to work with. Considering all of these factors, what we want to end up with is an aesthetically pleasing look and feel.
First, let’s think about the furniture material. What type of weather is experienced in your area? Is it hot or dry? Does is rain often? These are very important factors to consider prior to your furniture purchases. If it is hot and dry, wood furniture can crack, splinter, or mold (especially fabrics). Research the effects of weather on certain materials and buy furniture based on those factors. Teak, resin, and aluminum are some examples of good materials to use for outdoor furniture.
Another important factor to consider is the placement of your furniture. Is your furniture going to be fully exposed outside or under a net or enclosed porch? Will the furniture be exposed to sunlight? You want to buy some furniture that can withstand fading or wood rotting, etc. Consider purchasing umbrellas to deflect some sunlight, if desired.
The same principles involving space apply outdoors as they do indoors. You want to make sure you know the amount of space you have to work with and purchase accordingly. Make sure you have enough walking room, enough space to open doors and drawers, and making sure the furniture doesn’t look bulky or out of place. For example, if you are working with a small amount of space, consider a pub table with chairs, rather than a dining table. It takes less space and can still be appealing.
Once you have an idea of what type of furniture you are purchasing, consider the comfort level next. Do you plan on having people over a lot or do you plan on lounging for long periods of time? Try purchasing chairs with padding, cushions, or pillows for comfort. When purchasing fabrics, be sure to choose good weatherproof fabric. Loose pillows should be stored and the fabrics should be fade and mildew resistant to some extent.
If you are working with a very limited budget, you may want to consider purchasing furniture that can fold away for easy storage and use during specific seasons when weather is appropriate. This way, you can protect the furniture and only use the furniture when it is needed. If you buy furniture that cannot be stored or put out during winter months, buy furniture that can be used indoors as well.
If your budget works for buying furniture to last year round, you are in good shape. If not, consider storable furniture. Either way is a good idea to research good materials to use that can withstand the effects of nature. Keep all of these key ideas in mind and it will aid you in purchasing good outdoor furniture with confidence.
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