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Outdoor Furniture

How to Shop for Patio Furniture – A few Essential Tips

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So you got the new house with this beautiful backyard or large deck. But it all looks pretty bleak without furniture. You want something fast, because all your friends are coming over for the house warming and they certainly will want to sit down, at least after they tasted your latest martini creation, right?

Problem is, there’s so much choice that it’s hard to know where to begin. And your headache is getting a bit more thinking about all the factors impacting a comfortable as well as attractive outdoor space wherein you can relax and entertain family and friends. If you are buying patio furniture for the first time and have no clue as to what to look for in outdoor furniture, the following guidelines will help you shop for the best patio furniture.

First, it is essential to take the weather conditions into consideration while looking for patio furniture. For example, dry and hot weather conditions can make some wooden products crack. Similarly, traditional wicker furniture fails to withstand moisture and has to be constantly maintained. All-weather wicker will be a better choice and aluminum for instance does not rust. If you are looking for something that doesn’t need much maintenance those two materials are a good choice.  Wrought iron furniture can last for a long time withstanding heat,  moisture and dry climates, but it stands the risk of getting rusty.

Also, you should take into consideration the space needed for outdoor furniture. For example, if you have a small outdoor area, you may opt for a bar table set or bistro set rather than having a huge dining set or sectional sofa. Best is to measure the area that you have available before you head out shopping. The size of outdoor spaces tends to be much harder to guess than indoor rooms.

Depending on space available and functionality required, choose your most important piece of outdoor furniture. For example, if you will be mainly dining outside, choose the dining set first, or choose a bar set, that can be used for drinks and dining.   If you have enough space, you may want to add chaises, recliners, hammocks or day beds for relaxing outdoors. For a wonderful outdoor experience, pair everything with matching accessories such as pillows, umbrellas, fire pits, planters etc.

outdoor lounge chair with metal frame

Following these easy guidelines will prevent you from just buying patio furniture blindly without knowing what patio furniture is best for outdoors. There are a couple of very prominent and reputable vendors in Canada. Dedon, Jardin Le Ville, Hauser, Andrew Richard Design are some of the brand names for outdoor furniture. Shopping with these brands is a save bet.  The only pitfall is that they tend to be pricey and hence, not affordable for all of us.

resin wicker outdoor daybed with canopy

Beliani has been providing its customers with durable patio furniture of great quality at unbeatable prices. They carry a variety of modern design furniture including, outdoor dining sets, sectional sofa sets, loungers and more.

 

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Exciting Ideas for Patio Furniture

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Beautiful patio furniture with vibrantly colored pillows and bold-patterned cushions can elegantly jazz up your outdoor living space. Choosing unique patio furniture not only enhances the visual appeal of your home, but it also speaks a lot about your personality and taste.

Patio furniture is a great addition to your patio both for commercial as well as residential use. Moreover, with the new design ideas for outdoor furniture, large numbers of businesses as well as residential owners now prefer the novel innovative designs of patio furniture for their outdoor living space. In this article, we will discuss the less known pieces of patio furniture, such as, outdoor day beds, sofas with canopy, hanging egg, eccentric pieces that will change you backyard forever. If you are making plans for outdoor furniture to embellish your garden, consider buying the following items:

Hanging Patio Daybed: If you love spending time outside, an outdoor daybed makes your patio experience more pleasant and comfortable. Available for both, hot as well as cold climates, they are en vogue at hotels, resorts as well as modern residential homes. Most of them are weather resistant and also colour fast-fade-resistant; they make your outdoor living area look like a peaceful retreat.

outdoor furniture hanging daybed with cushions

Covered Sofa: A covered outdoor sofa is a perfect addition to make your patio look divinely comfortable. This one is water and UV resistant and light weight. They are strongly built and are available in varieties of colour, shape, size and design. Choose an outdoor sofa that comes with removable cushion covers, so you can wash them, and look for high density foam cushions.

outdoor sofa with wicker cover

Hanging Egg: Buying a hanging egg will enable you to have lots of fun in your garden, on your porch or terrace. A hanging egg is generally attached to the roof but if you don’t have a roof handy, you can buy standalone egg chairs as well. An additional advantage of standalone egg chairs is that, they are mobile and you can use it anywhere in your home as per your convenience. Hanging Egg Chairs are perfect for those who are not fortunate enough to have a patio but have a balcony or are otherwise restricted with space. What a great way to relax and read a book!

outdoor furniture wicker hanging egg

So next time you’re shopping for outdoor furniture, consider checking out the above items to make your outdoor living area a unique space. Look into getting an ottoman for patio furniture. All of the discussed pieces will be more comfortable and allow you to change it up a bit, every time you come outside, if you have an ottoman. It will also complete the look of your patio. A well-placed ottoman that compliments the design of your patio set can easily make your patio look elegantly beautiful.

Check out Beliani Furniture Outlet for inspiration!

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Some of the Most Useful Outdoor Patio Accessories

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Choosing the right patio furniture not only sets the visual appeal of your home but at the same time it elevates your spirit by setting mood for a perfect outdoor experience. While selecting unique patio furniture to adding an extra charm to your lawn, backyard or porch, the right accessories can enhance the design aspects. Accessories such as umbrellas, cushion storage boxes, patio covers, etc. will also greatly improve the functionality of your space.

Here are a few ideas of items you may want to consider adding:

• Umbrella for Outdoor Furniture: Patio umbrellas provide protection to you and your furniture from rain, sun and wind. The right umbrella will add comfort and class to your deck or backyard. Though most of the outdoor dining sets come with a market umbrella, you may also opt for freestanding ones. They offer shade to your poolside, garden, porch as well as to your backyard décor. Umbrellas are usually made of durable materials and are water resistant. They are available in various colors, patterns and sizes to suit your preferences. Patio umbrellas also protect your outdoor furniture from UV rays of the sun by providing up to 99% UV protection.

outdoor patio cantilever umbrella

• Plastic Covers for Patio Furniture: In our climate, it is very essential to have covers for your outdoor furniture. Plastic or vinyl covers provide protection against, dirt, wind, snow, humidity and rain. They are easy to maintain and mostly affordable. You you can’t part with the extra cash for custom covers, a tarp will also do the job.

Outdoor Furniture plastic covers

• Storage for Patio Furniture Cushions: Protect your expensive patio furniture cushions by putting them into a water resistant storage bag or a cushion storage box. Cushion storage bags and boxes are specially designed to protect your cushions from rain and dirt that can damage the cushions over time. Outdoor storage boxes are a convenient way to store your patio cushions when they are not being used. Keep them handy without having to run to the garage or basement every time it rains.
outdoor wicker storage box for patio furniture cushions

These are some useful outdoor patio accessories that are highly recommended for protection of your patio furniture and improved functionality of your outdoor space. The protective covers for outdoor furniture are made of various durable materials such as vinyl, polyester and synthetic materials to suit different weather conditions.