Top 5 Tips For Choosing Your Patio Furniture

By Akshay Sharma February 10, 2017 LifeStyle

There’s something nice about turning a part of your backyard into a place where you can relax and enjoy the landscape – no secret there. A large, polished patio will allow you to do just that while adding an interesting element of design to your home. But if you want your patio to look great you will have to make sure you choose just the right furniture for it. Listed below are 5 tips that are guaranteed to help you do exactly that.

Start with a List

A great way to start choosing the right furniture for your patio is to make a list of things you will want to do there. For example, if you want to have an occasional cocktail night, there’s no need to get a huge dining table. On the other hand, this might be necessary if you’re planning on having your meals outside. Come up with a list of all the things you intend to do in your patio and choose the furniture accordingly. Just don’t forget to consult other family members and see which outdoor activities they would enjoy doing.

Think About Maintenance

Any one of us would much rather spend their day outside enjoying the weather, than cleaning and maintaining the patio furniture. That’s why you should always go for easy care furniture made out of materials such as metal, cedar, and teak. Also, as we all know, wooden furniture looks great outside and if you decide to go for it, make sure you choose a durable type of wood. Furniture made of durable materials will be able to withstand anything nature throws at it and is guaranteed to last for a long time.

Consider Your Storage Space

No matter how durable your outdoor furniture is, sometimes you will simply have to put it away. That’s why, before you buy your furniture, you should take a look at your garage and see how much free space you have. If your storage space is limited, going for foldable or tiny furniture is the best option. By storing your patio furniture in the garage, you will make sure that it lasts longer and doesn’t get damaged during the offseason. If there’s no place where you can store your patio furniture, you should at least consider using furniture covers.

Go for Quality

When it comes to buying patio furniture, the adage “you get what you pay for” really is true. Even though cheap plastic chairs and tables seem like a real bargain, they tend to get damaged quite easily and lose their color after just a year or two. The same rule applies for any other cheap furniture you come across. Instead, you should try to get the best quality furniture. For example, if you want to get a garden table, opting for quality wood means it is going to last for years and retain its beauty.

Look Underfoot

Another thing you will want to do when choosing your patio furniture is ground it, by placing an all-weather rug under it. Luckily, today there are many quick-drying rugs designed especially for outdoor areas. You can start choosing your rug by carefully measuring the area you want to cover. Outdoor rugs come in many shapes and sizes, which means you are guaranteed to find something that works for you. When choosing the pattern for your covering, bear in mind that rugs in brightly-colored stripes and geometrical shapes will make your patio look more lively.

By following these tips you can make sure that your patio is going to look great for years to come. Also, don’t forget to check consumer reports and reviews before you make any big purchases.