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Choosing The Right Patio Furniture For Your Patio
Your patio should be an extension of your home. When choosing the correct patio furniture, imagine your garden, patio or deck as another room of your home. There is nothing more hospitable than ushering your guests to your living room in the great outdoors.
To convey a traditional feel, use wrought iron or wrought aluminum and add color in your use of outdoor cushions and umbrellas. Wrought iron works well in a garden setting as the traditional antiqued black and white frames lend themselves to any fabric accent. Wrought iron is practical and low maintenance, requiring only minimal touch-ups to keep its lasting elegance. With time all iron will rust but given the new powder coat painting method, the finish lasts much longer than your parent's wrought iron. Should it be necessary, repainting is an afternoon's do it yourself project for even the marginally handy.
For a more contemporary setting try using aluminum frames with colorful straps, slings and cushions. Many manufacturers offer a combination of straps and slings with a cushion, which offer even more options in comfort and eye appeal. This style of furniture works well poolside due to the fact that it will float in the event it finds its way into the pool. Aluminum frame furniture also works well on the deck as its feet are generally wider and come with replaceable nylon glides. These glides prevent scratches to the decking material. Most manufacturers will have small bottles of touch up paint to repair minor nicks that may occur. If lost or damaged, replacement slings and cushions can generally be ordered from the manufacturer or from an outdoor cushion supplier
Teak has replaced redwood for many reasons. First, and most importantly, redwood is costly and slow growing. It's also reminiscent of backyard barbeques and uncomfortable benches. Conversely, most teak (Tectona grandis) is plantation grown and can be renewed fairly quickly. Kiln drying of this species of teak ensures it will have the durability of the traditional teak prized by Chinese ship builders. Teak furniture conjures up image of an English garden, and it becomes one with the surrounding flora and fauna. Comfortable with or without cushions, it is ideal for a quiet bower in which to reflect or a stately setting for entertaining on a grand scale.
Finally, in choosing the right outdoor furniture, do not limit yourself to just dinner seating. Think as if you were decorating an interior room. All manufacturers now offer accent tables ranging from small drink tables to larger coffee style tables. The use of side chairs and chaises will make your outdoor setting just as inviting as any room in your home. These elements will help you create a serene indoor setting on your back porch.
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