Ideal Outdoor Furniture Can Make Your Outdoor Living Space

By Author: Jonathan Trott
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One of the most pleasurable experiences of a summer meal is to make it outdoors. If you have an area that you want to make a great outdoor living space with your favorite outdoor furniture, then you'll definitely want to spend some time looking for a variety of garden furniture as well as cool looking garden supplies that will make this area a perfect retreat.
Some helpful tips when it comes to designing your garden area is to think of what type of ‘flavor' you want this area to be. Do you want it to be formal, rustic, natural, English, southwestern or Victorian? What type of décor is your home and what color schemes do you like? You'll most likely want to incorporate similar colors and decor when you select your patio furniture and design your garden area.
If you choose to use patio furniture made out of wood, then you'll want to be sure to read the care that is required to maintain it. Some garden furniture made out of wood require teak oil or some type of oil to maintain it and keep it somewhat water proof. It's always best though, to cover patio furniture when you're not using it as it will keep ...
... it clean from dirt, bird droppings and rain.
Once you've decided on what style you want your outdoor living space to be, draw out an area within your yard that you think will be large enough. Next, create ‘fake furniture' with the floor dimensions of the furniture you're considering. You can do this by creating a large block out of newspaper, boxes or whatever you would like. Cut it to size and place on the ground where your outdoor living space is going to be. Then, maneuver around your ‘fake furniture' and see how spacious it is. Are you bumping elbows with the chair next to you? Is there plenty of room to walk? Is there room to walk around someone if they're standing in the aisle way? What about the edges of the outdoor living area? What will they be made out of and will it be far enough away from your patio furniture so people can easily move about? Play around with it. My advice is to always go larger than what you think. It's amazing how much space garden furniture can take up while people are moving to and from each piece.
Be sure to add pretty greenery and garden décor that suits your style to your outdoor living area regardless if it's nestled in the middle of your garden or close to your home. You can easily add greenery by adding a variety of patio pots, hanging plants or building a trellis or pergola with climbing plants planted at the base. In addition, you may want to add a garden fountain or statue, a bird feeder or two, neat looking bird houses or a bird bath. Outdoor clocks and thermometers are quite popular in addition to stepping stones and decorative garden fences.
The key to designing your perfect outdoor living space is to make it large enough so your guests don't feel cramped, small and cozy enough to feel intimate, designed to fit the ‘flavor' of your home all while staying in your budget. Choosing outdoor furniture that is comfortable and easily maintained is also of huge importance. Remember to try out your outdoor furniture, too and make sure it's comfortable to you. If you're planning an outdoor living area though and will entertain many guests, comfort may not play a huge role as everyone has different tastes and comfort levels. Decide on what is important to you and go with it. As always, with a little forethought and planning, you can have your outdoor living space created so it's enjoyable, affordable and easily maintained for years to come.
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