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Posts Tagged ‘patio furniture’

Is An Outdoor Sofa A Viable Option

October 10th, 2010

Sprucing up your outdoor living space by adding an outdoor sofa is a great idea.  An outdoor sofa added not only additional seating room but a family friendly feel to what sometimes is a dull and unexciting patio filled with plastic furniture or uncomfortable solid metal seating.  While an outdoor sofa might not be ideal for all cases, if you have a nice patio, deck or screened in porch it will make a very nice addition.  When shopping for outdoor sofas keep several things in mind.

  1. Do you want an entire outdoor living room suite or just a couch to add a more relaxing feel
  2. What are the limitations your outdoor living space has in regards to weather, space and use?
  3. Are you looking for something short term or long term use

Outdoor sofa’s can often be purchased in entire suites just like a normal living room suite.  Perhaps you want to duplicate the feel of the family room on your deck.  Keeping everything matching a similar décor and providing a great conversation area for all that enjoy your outside living space.   You’ll need to decide what types of furniture you want to include in your choice of an outdoor living room suite.  Do you need end tables or coffee tables?  Do you want high back chairs or recliner? , perhaps a nice rocker would make a nice complement to an outdoor sofa. » Read more: Is An Outdoor Sofa A Viable Option

Is teak patio furniture better than cast aluminum patio furniture?

June 8th, 2010

What’s the best for your patio furniture, teak or aluminum?

Teak patio furniture  adds an elegant look to your patio area and gives it a classic look. Teak wood is one of the best outdoor wood types because it is very strong and resistant to rotting. Often outdoor wooden furniture rots quickly when exposed to too much rain and sun, but teak furniture can last for many years if it is kept properly. It is also a very hard wood, so termites usually don’t like to nest there.

On the other hand cast aluminum furniture is even more popular and can be found on many modern homes, and it has a number of advantages and drawbacks. Of course a main advantage it has over teak is that it is not as expensive. Also although aluminum can last a long time, eventually it will rust if exposed to rain or moisture and become hazardous for people who are using it. Aluminum also does not look as good as teak  and its appearance can get much worse after they have been scratched or start to rust. However, aluminum can still look good in some households that have modern patio settings and themes.

On the other hand teak requires  more work if you decide to stain it. Most teak patio furniture should be » Read more: Is teak patio furniture better than cast aluminum patio furniture?

Patio Furniture Ideas

January 28th, 2010

Summer isn’t too far away, and that brings fond thoughts of dinners outdoors, parties and BBQ’s. Is your patio ready for the extra workouts? You’ll want nice patio furniture to show off for your first get-together of the season. Dragging folding chairs outside just won’t do when you plan parties outdoors. Wicker furniture will give you lots of seating outdoors for those extra guests, and it does it with reasonable prices, too. Summer is too precious to spend indoors, especially if you live in an area with bitterly cold winters.

High quality wicker outdoor furniture begins with the best wicker strands used in construction. Cheaper wicker is sometimes made with PVC, which is bad for the environment, and it won’t last as long, either. Outdoor resin is recyclable, so that makes it very environmentally sound. Wicker furniture made on an aluminum frame with PE will last for many years, so this is a good pick for your budget, too. Wicker furniture is also synonymous with Rattan, to the point where not many people know the difference! » Read more: Patio Furniture Ideas