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Garden furniture: what to choose?
When we talk about the garden, it is natural to think of relaxation, immersion in nature and its aromas and feeling the heat, lying down comfortably or having an aperitif. But how can you enjoy all this without having adequate and comfortable garden furniture? The wide variety of decorative accessories on the market allows us to choose between many useful and comfortable items and others more charming and decorative. The choice of elements is made according to the space we have, the estimated budget and the style to adopt. What we can consider essential, when the size to be furnished is minimal, is a table and two chairs that will allow us to spend a few hours of the day outdoors. If the surface is larger, we should consider buying a two-seater sofa or a couple of armchairs: They will make our days more pleasant and comfortable. Without forgetting a lighting system, possibly dimmed, using candles or lanterns and, as far as possible, real lamps, to create a soft and relaxing atmosphere in which you can wrap yourself up on your return from work or during hot summer nights.
Depending on what to choose garden furniture.
The purchase of garden furniture accessories should be studied in detail so that the space is not overloaded and the environment is tidy and organized. It is essential to take into account the size of the outdoor environment to be furnished, the interior style of the house, the essential elements that will have to be acquired, the pre-established budget, the location of the garden and the climatic zone. in which he is. Being able to identify all these elements would allow us to make the most of this corner of greenery, making it even more attractive, for example a garden in a climatic zone rich in precipitation. In this case, it would be advisable to acquire accessories for outdoor furniture that cannot be easily damaged by atmospheric agents. but resists all weather conditions. We must always take into account the style present in the interiors, remember, in fact, that our green corner represents an extension of our home, so it must reflect a type of furniture similar to that of the interiors.
What are the most used materials to decorate a garden?
Outdoor decoration accessories are distinguished by the wide variety of materials used in their manufacture, ranging from classic wicker to rattan, from plastic to teak, passing through wrought iron, etc. In general, all of these materials are suitable for use. , but there are some fundamental differences that characterize them, plastic, for example, is widely used in houses with a purely modern design. Easy to move, as it is a particularly light product, it is not ideal for areas where the wind often blows, wicker adapts to any type of environment. Light, elegant, easy to maintain (by waxing from time to time) it gives a touch of harmony, especially since it must always be associated with colored cushions or not. Rattan has the same characteristics. Wrought iron is a special product. Heavier than other materials, it is recommended for any type of garden, but mainly for a classic style house. Teak: refined, elegant, young, modern, it is able to give a natural look to the environment in which it is exposed.
The garden furniture also includes the lighting and the different decorations that can be completed. The ideal light would be a soft, very soft light that creates the right environment to relax and spend beautiful nights. Fantastic floor lamps, if you have one of large space and table, while transmitting a little more romantic atmosphere, the much appreciated lanterns, suspensions and candles. But the necessary lighting must also be included in order to move freely in the garden and on the road, that is, that generated by spotlights, flashlights, light points, street lamps, which indicate how move around safely. A garden would not be as attractive without outdoor accessories. Among these we cite: more or less colored cushions, vases,