Your Patio Furniture Style

There are traditionally five types of patio furniture to choose from but what style suits you best?  Focus on your planned usage, what look or feeling you'd like to have and how much time and effort you're willing to put into maintenance. With these things in mind, consider the following questions to discover the style that best fits you.

 

 

How important is style? If you prefer an elegantly decorated home and want your outdoor furnishings to compliment the overall look of your home, fine handcrafted teak in contemporary as well as traditional styles are becoming popular choices for the style-savvy person with expendable income. Teak is a little pricey, he adds, but "it's virtually a one-time purchase and will last a lifetime, turning a rich, silver-gray as it ages.

 

Are you looking low maintenance? If you want comfort and easy care, cushioned chaises and dining sets are the most comfortable compared to sitting or reclining on bare sling or strap styles. Adding the cushions will require a little more maintenance and expense, but offer more comfort. For optimal comfort, choose deep-seated models.

Are you the chic entertainer? If you entertain a lot enjoy moving your social events outside when warm weather reigns, the newer mixed-media pieces are real attention-getters. Teak combined with aluminum-framed seating provides a balance of design and comfort that is sure to impress friends and business associates at any get-together.

 

Do need to consider expense and children?  Your whole family uses the patio furniture often so durability as well as safety is important. In addition, if you don’t have a lot of time for maintenance and you're on a budget then the key is to look for solid pieces with clean-lines. A good, solid aluminum frame with strap seating is durable, easy to clean and less expensive than wood and cushioned pieces. If you have small children, stay away from pieces that swing or rock.