From purpose, space, and storage, to materials, and type, consider these 5 factors when choosing garden furniture to determine which is right for you and your garden.
1. Purpose
Firstly, determine the purpose your garden will serve and how your furniture will be used to support this purpose.
How will you use the outdoor space? Will it be used for entertaining? Dining? Relaxation? Kids’ playzone? Social gathering?
Which activities will you carry out? Playing? Sports? Relaxing? Who will use your garden? Large family? Kids? Your own private sanctuary?
Understand how you will spend your time in your garden to help you determine the furniture you will need.
2. Space
Consider how much space you have for the furniture so that you can choose the right furniture to fit the space.
Evaluate your garden layout and the available space. Measure your space to assess how much room you have. Envisage what works best where to optimise the space.
There is a versatile solution no matter what the space if you be creative with the space available.
Smaller gardens may suit more compact, slimline chairs and tables and smaller dining sets that fold away for a simple storage solution.
For larger gardens, you could divide the garden into different zones with large modular sofas or multiple person dining sets for large gatherings and another area for relaxing.
3. Storage
How will you store your furniture when it is not in use? Do you have a storage facility like a garage or garden shed that you can use to protect your furniture?
If have limited storage opt for pieces that can be folded away or left outside or stacked away.
If you have loads of storage space you can go for larger pieces, but make sure they still fit into your storage space.
4. Materials
Garden furniture is made from a variety of materials. Which material will your furniture will be made from?
Wooden furniture is strong, durable, and long-lasting. It is available in a variety of styles to suit all tastes. Wood requires minimal maintenance and is easy to clean.
Rattan furniture is made from durable woven plastic. It is weather resistant and durable. It is comfortable, stylish, versatile, and easy to clean.
Metal furniture is available in a range of designs. It is lightweight, weather resistant, and long-lasting. It is easy to maintain and can be easily stored away.
5. Type
Garden furniture is available in a range of different types – what types of furniture do you need?
Dining sets include a table and chairs and are ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. They are available in different shapes from small sets for 2 up to large sets for 12.
Sofas ideal for lounging and socialising and provide extra seating space, from 2 seater sofas right up to large sofas for 10.
Loungers offer fantastic comfort and relaxation and can be folded away for easy storage.
Benches provide more comfortable communal seating.
Parasols protect you from the sun’s rays and ensure you keep cool in the sun.
Bio: This post was written by The Garden Furniture & Interiors Co. who supply a wide range of high-quality garden furniture from leading brands and respected manufacturers.