How To Pick The Right Kind Of Furniture For Your Outdoor Space

A lovely shade of paint, beautiful mahogany oak woodwork, polished floors and the interiors of your home look absolutely stunning.

But what about the outdoors?  

We often end up neglecting our outdoor spaces. However, with the colours of nature topped with the chirping of birds, a tiny bit of effort and the right kind of furniture, you can decorate your yard to be the most beautiful corner of the house.

So if you want to know how to pick the most suitable furniture for your outdoor space, read on.

The questions

There are a lot of choices of indoor and outdoor furniture available in the market. However, your lifestyle might require a particular kind. So before getting started, you need to narrow down your options. Ask yourself these few questions to direct your search for the right furniture.

• *  Do I want to host parties outdoors or it is only a relaxing corner?
• *  If I host get togethers outside, is it going to be an intimate tea party or dance party?
• *  Do I want to soak in the sun or build a cookout party place?

These questions will decide your choice of furniture for the garden or yard. For instance, whether you would want a barbeque or mini bar, will be decided according to your preference of get togethers.

Investing in sturdy wood

Since the weather can get pretty harsh outside, you do not want to have low-quality wood which you need to protect every time it starts raining. Outdoor furniture in Adelaide should be sturdy and prepared to withstand all kinds of weather conditions.

Since wooden furniture can be a natural choice to adorn your beautiful yard, there are many options that you can choose from. Modern, or rustic, light or dark, every kind of furniture will look just as beautiful.

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You can also go for tough timbers like eucalyptus, oak, or acacia. They are hardwoods which will hold up against the weather. Only once a year oiling will be enough for them and since they are heavy, they will stand still in strong winds, however, they will not be easy to move frequently.

Wicker or Rattan

It is no news that wicker furniture is most people’s choice when it comes to picking outdoor furniture. Rattan furniture also gives the same kind of timeless elegant look to your front or back yard.

The problem with wicker furniture in Australian weather is that although it is strong, it cannot be left out in direct sunlight for long periods of time (weeks or months). However, wicker and rattan are super easy to maintain and are resistant to UV rays and water. Also, being lightweight, unlike timbers, they give you a more flexible outdoor setup.

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Possibility of metal

Metal furniture can give your garden a beautiful rustic look and create a strikingly attractive contrast between nature and itself.

However, in the harsh weather of Australia, metal furniture will require a little extra care. After one season of spending time in your garden or on your porch, your metal furniture might start showing signs like mildew, rust marks or stains.

The key to metal furniture’s longevity is regular cleaning. Using warm water, mild sanding to get rid of the sand stains and applying touch-up paint can become your seasonal activities. Living in coastal regions might make you do a bit more work on your metal garden furniture but the beauty it will add is absolutely worth it.

 

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Lastly,

The upholstery of your outdoor furniture is as important to take care of as the material itself. Regular cleaning, covering and drying are important routines to follow even though the tough synthetic fabrics are specially made for outdoor weather. There are many outdoor furniture shops in Adelaide that can provide you the necessary assistance you might need.

So what are you waiting for? Make your garden more beautiful to spend perfect evenings outdoors.

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