Garden Furniture. How to Make a Right Choice?

With the summer’s arrival, heat-exhausted city dwellers flock to the countryside in search of a relaxing break. If your house outside the city is already ready, and you have not yet decided on furniture for relaxation, this article by B&Q will help you choose high-quality and comfortable garden furniture, which will not only give maximum comfort but also become a decoration of your garden.

What items are usually considered garden furniture? These are the pieces that are used for relaxation in an open space – in the garden or gazebo. Such furniture includes sun loungers, wicker chairs, tables, benches, and sofas.

What are the peculiarities of garden furniture?

When choosing furniture for the garden, it is worth remembering its main features. Firstly, such pieces must be very durable and not be afraid of exposure to direct sunlight, gusts of wind, and high humidity. Secondly is convenience. Ergonomic and complemented by soft cushions, modern garden furniture allows you to relax in it for a long time without fatiguing your body.

The main criterion for choosing garden furniture is its practicality and ease of storage. Lightweight plastic tables and chairs are easy to clean, folding sun loungers and portable garden swings are made of durable materials and are very comfortable. Such furniture is convenient to use, but its standard appearance is hardly capable of decorating the garden.

In addition to important practical factors, it is worth considering the aesthetic moment – garden furniture should harmoniously fit into the surrounding space. As a rule, any furniture of this type, made from natural materials and painted in natural colors, looks great in the background of your countryside house.

What are the main materials?

Wood is a familiar material, “warm” and close to nature, and therefore so popular. Wooden furniture looks great in any garden – both near wooden buildings and brick ones. It is important to remember that wood is very sensitive to moisture, therefore it is recommended to use it only on verandas and terraces.

Metal is a more modern and practical material that is often used to create furniture. As in the case of wood, it requires maintenance only if it is not aluminum, which is good against frost or moisture for a long time.

Plastic is no longer as popular as it used to be because it has been replaced by a good alternative. However, you shouldn’t discount it either – plastic furniture is light, practical, and inexpensive. It deserves attention if your plans do not include a serious garden arrangement, and you do not create a complex thematic landscape design of a suburban area.

If you want to make your garden only a rest area, then you should pay attention to swings and comfortable sofas with soft pillows. And if you still love working in the garden and evening gatherings with friends, it may be worth giving preference to a ready-made set of garden furniture.

As for design, in this matter, you need to focus only on your desire and vision of exterior design. If you have a lot of space, you can choose more complex and massive pieces of furniture, and if the site is small, you should give preference to minimalistic folding furniture that is easy to move, clean, and store. Anyway, you can all find it on the B&Q website. Hurry up and make your dream garden live.

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