Patio Furniture

Before you make your purchase to decorate your backyard patio, garden or deck area with patio furniture consider the benefits of each of the types of materials this furniture is made of. Compare the benefits to see which type of material best suits your active outdoor living.  
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Wood furniture: Cedar, Teak, Oak, Wicker 
-Rugged and repairable 
-Easy to clean with mild soap and water or wood cleaner 
-Low and easy maintenance 
-All natural fibers - eco friendly 
-Long-lasting 
-Metal furniture: Steel, wrought iron, aluminum 

Easy to clean with mild soap and water 
-Very durable 
-Can be repainted or touched up. 
-Light weight
-Easy to move into place  

plastic furniture: Molded, Wicker 
-Light weight 
-Low maintenance 
-Easy to clean with mild soap and water 
-Many color options 
-Easily stored and moveable 

In comparing the 3 types of material used for outdoor patio furniture you can see that most patio furniture is easy to clean with mild soap and water. You will need to use caution when power washing wood furniture as you can damage the wood if the pressure is too strong. A hose with a nozzle is probably the best solution to rinse this type of furniture. 

 Most outdoor furniture is durable and easily maintained, however plastic furniture can crack and break if caution is not used when moving or stacking it. Wood furniture being very rugged will last a long time with tender loving care. Once the wood furniture is worn, it can be painted to give it a fresh look or leave as is for the comfortable look, but be sure to remove rough edges that may cause splinters by light sanding the areas. Metal patio furniture can bring many years of enjoyable use as it is very durable, easy to move and easy to store. It comes in different colored finishes to complement your garden decor, such as brushed aluminum or powder coated. 

Each type of patio furniture has great benefits, and in choosing what you want for your backyard keep in mind how the furniture will be used, stored and placed to bring you the most enjoyment and hassle free outdoor living. By adding a cushion to your chairs or benches can give you the added pleasure of choosing the perfect color that's right for your patio area and added comfort when you relax. Last but not least, the placement of several flower planters will finish your garden oasis and create a very colorful outdoor living space.

There are an endless variety of readily available choices in Patio and outdoor Furniture for shoppers today. It's important to put in careful thought and consideration when buying outdoor Furniture. Make sure that the type of Furniture you buy compliments and enhances the other aspects of your outdoor area and its Design. You should begin and have a clear plan in mind about what you want and where you plan on placing each Furniture piece. Be sure to measure and write down the dimensions of your outdoor area floor space, otherwise you end up wasting a lot of time and money on items that wont stand a chance of fitting in your outdoor space. The right kind of Furniture will add to the look and feel of any area and has the greatest impact on its enjoyment and use. There's nothing more peaceful and inviting than a well thought-out and Designed outdoor living space. One in which you can enjoy an early morning coffee, maybe even a weekend BBQ with friends and co-workers, a holiday or family celebration. Outdoor living spaces that are Designed to be used and part of daily living, have become high on the list of priorities for homeowners over the last few years. Outdoor Patio Designs and decorating requires you take into consideration things that are traditionally not an issue indoors. The type of weather in the region where you live, is also important to take into consideration when Designing your outdoor Patio space, and the type of outdoor Patio Furniture, decor, and accessories you end up choosing and purchasing. Most importantly, your outdoor space should reflect who you are and the way you enjoy living. If you're the type of person who entertains at home often, be sure to plan and provide plenty of seating areas, as well as ample outdoor Furniture tables for setting drinks, serving food, and sufficient space so your guests can sit down to eat, relax and visit. Carefully consider all the things you will use your outdoor space for, and Design it specifically to accommodate you and your lifestyle. Accessorize your outdoor space with sculptures, plants, hurricane candles, fountains or even a fire pit. Hanging plants visually add height to your space, while flower pots bring a little bit of the garden into your space. Outdoor rugs complete a seating set nicely, and a water feature should be one of your focal points in the overall Design if possible. It also makes your space feel cooler, and creates a calm oasis type setting. In considering your Design choices it is important that it not only looks good, but also "feels" great. Take time to carefully choose your Furniture will be the end worth it. Outdoor Patio Furniture is the most important piece of the outdoor decorating puzzle. For family and guests to feel relaxed they have to have somewhere to sit and put their feet up. Carefully consider all the things you will use your outdoor space for, and Design it specifically to accommodate you and your lifestyle. LA Outdoor Furniture offers shoppers free complimentary outdoor Design service. Our outdoor Furniture specialist is available to help answer questions and offer expert product and Design advice.

It is quite surprising that so many people do not use Patio Furniture Covers all year-round. If you aren't currently using them, then you should ask your self a few questions. Is it because you don't think that you need them? Do you feel as though they are too much effort to use? Do you assume that you only need them in the winter, if items will be left out to face the weather? You might be interested to learn that you should be using them every day for a long list of reasons, and not only in the winter! In all actuality, Patio Furniture Covers should be used on pretty much everything all of the time. This will provide protection so everything continues to look its best for a longer period of time. Plus, they will keep everything clean and ready to use at a moment's notice. It takes no more time to remove a cover from your Furniture than it does to wipe away morning dew or scrub off a bird dropping before someone sits down. Quite honestly, rope hammock chairs are about the only pieces of Furniture you really don't need to worry about covering, because they pretty much drip dry quite fast. Table and Chairs - You may assume that you will need to buy separate Patio Furniture Covers for each individual piece, but you don't. There are Covers available in round and rectangular styles that completely cover the table and chairs altogether. So, when you are ready, just remove it. Be sure to buy one that is made to provide a snug fit at the bottom, so it stays in place. Chaise and Chairs - If you have a nice chaise or outside chair, you may think that you can just leave it exposed during the summer, but why would you want to? Most chaise loungers are made of fabrics that don't dry all that fast, nor do they resist the weather. Plus, they are typically quite expensive. Why give the sun the opportunity to fade them? There are also separate cushion bags available if needed to. Other Furniture - Whether you have a table, stackable chairs or a bench, Patio Furniture Covers are available for them. Furniture is expensive; protect it so it does not need to be replaced far sooner than it should have to be. Umbrellas - One of the most important Covers you can buy is one for your umbrella. These decorative yet beneficial pieces of décor are not designed to stand up against wind, hail and snow. Not to mention, wasps love to build their nests in them, if you leave your umbrella exposed. Heat and Cooking - Whether you have a BBQ, chiminea, fire pit or Patio heater, it needs to be covered. A BBQ should always be protected, because your food is being cooked on it and you risk contamination! A heater has electrical components so it needs to be covered. Also, by covering your fire pit, you are able to use it at any time; even after a rainfall, because it won't be soggy inside. Fountains - If you have an outdoor fountain, it must be emptied, dried and covered during the cold winter months to keep it from cracking.

Did you know that no matter how well your Deck is constructed, it is not complete without the right Patio Furniture? While you may have spent a great deal of money on your Deck project, don't be afraid to invest in materials that will improve its overall appeal. It doesn't matter how you have it constructed, take some time to shop around for items that will add some personality and uniqueness to you home. Shopping for Patio Furniture can be a bit time consuming if you don't know what you are looking for. While you may be tempted to visit several stores so you can see what is available, you may want to take a different approach so you can save some time. Go online and start looking for different kinds of Patio Furniture. Look for pictures of furnished Decks so you can get a better idea of different items you can add to your Deck to make it more inviting and appealing to you and your guests. Think about what you plan on using your Deck for. If you plan on hosting a lot of parties, then maybe you should consider things like tables and lights. Don't forget you can also add some decorative chairs as well. If you plan on having events that are more geared towards your family and personal use, then you may want to consider getting some sofas and other personal effects to decorate your outdoor home structure. Ultimately, no matter what type of theme you want to put together, make sure you look for examples, ideas, and pictures to help you while you are shopping for Patio Furniture. Try to put together a budget. This will help a lot while you are shopping because it is very easy to get carried away. You may see so many things you want to purchase, that you may forget that you were initially only looking for just a few things. It may also help if you put together a list of what you are looking for. Keep in mind that you are not limited to shopping online. Many retailers have outdoor furnishings and sets that are not advertised or available on line. Go to garage sales and flea markets. You never know when and where you will find something that you want to add to your outdoor decoration. Sometimes no matter how many pictures you see, you may have trouble putting together things on your own. When that happens there is nothing wrong with hiring a little help. Consider hiring a consultant to come out and decorate your backyard. They will make sure that every little detail is covered. Keep in mind that you can change your décor up as much as you want. There aren't any set rules as to how you should display your Patio Furniture. Even if you have the kind that is weather resistant, you should still care for them and store them when they are not in use to preserve their integrity and overall condition.