A Buyers Guide To Purchasing Outdoor Public Furniture
Here are practical tips to help you purchase outdoor furniture that perfectly complements the character of your home or commercial space.
03/01/2020
Public furniture typically experiences high-use and high-impact. And choosing the right outdoor furniture demands additional considerations because of the added elements of stress as well as the environment it’s placed in.
The outdoor furnishings you pick should add character plus visual interest to your patio while also providing comfort as your guests enjoy the outdoors. With the right decorative and functional pieces, you can make the most out of your outdoor spaces.
Here are practical tips to help you purchase outdoor furniture that perfectly complements the character of your home or commercial space.
Color
Ideally, color is the most important element of your furniture. The color of your patio pavers, as well as composite decking, will hugely determine the type of furniture that best suits your space. Perfectly matching the natural shades of your concrete pavers provides a gentle, blended look, which creates visual depth as well as thematic unity.
Richwood plus earthy brown, for instance,
create a warm, layered look. You can also create
a similar look by utilizing tones of white and
light mocha on your lightly colored patio. If
you want to give your patio a splash, consider
using a bold color. To prevent the bright shade
from becoming overbearing, pick one or two bold
pieces to serve as focal points for the patio.
And for a contrasting look, choose
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Outdoor Furniture that matches the color
opposite that of your pavers or the predominant
color of your patio.
Style
If you’re overwhelmed with choice, choosing your outdoor furniture based on style can go a long way in narrowing down your options. A good idea is, to begin with, a style theme in mind before exploring your collection. Your style theme might correspond to your home’s architecture, your garden or patio, or something reflective of an existing piece.
Once you’ve identified your favorite style, use it as a guide and follow your intuition when bringing in an interesting piece or when combining different features. For instance, you may want to go for modern contemporary furniture with bold or minimalist themes, a rustic style, a traditional style, or ornate cast iron furniture for a retro style.
Material
Pick outdoor furnishings that won’t cost you hours of cleaning and maintenance. Ensure that they’re manufactured from durable materials like metal, heavy-duty wicker, or hardwood. Sometimes you might need to keep your outdoor furniture in storage- and this is often necessary during winter.
If that’s the case, consider investing in furniture that’s both lightweight and easy to fold. Make sure that it’s able to disassemble.
Function
The function of your outdoor furnishings will probably differ from one space to another. It’s therefore important to choose your furniture according to space it is going to occupy as well as the function that will serve. Take time to get a clear understanding of what you’d like your patio or porch to serve before purchasing the furniture.
Conclusion
Before purchasing the furniture, be sure to test it. You really don’t want to waste your money on a product that isn’t as efficient as you needed it to be. Make sure that its color, function, and style perfectly captures your personal style and taste.