Add beautiful outdoor furniture to your garden, patio or balcony and give it an updated look all summer long. Selecting appropriate outdoor pieces will ensure your space remains looking fantastic.
If your style leans more toward minimalism, choose chairs with smaller footprints. Minimalist designs pair nicely with colorful gardens and landscapes; look for ones that can easily stack or fold away for storage space savings.
Lounge Chairs
Lounge chairs are an essential piece of garden furniture. Perfect for hosting guests, relaxing with a book and socializing with friends – selecting the ideal chair requires consideration of both its size and layout in relation to your outdoor area. Once that decision is made, then comes finding it!
These premium designs combine beauty and comfort, using durable materials such as wicker, teak and concrete for durability and an assortment of finishes to fit in seamlessly with outdoor decor. With plush, high-back seating and performance cushions making these lounge chairs extra cozy all season long.
This double chaise lounge provides plenty of room for two, with multiple reclining positions so that you can cozy up close or stretch out and read alone. Its streamlined profile and cement finish help focus the eye on your beautiful garden while its curved arms and simple silhouette evoke both intimacy and openness simultaneously.
Bistro Sets
Bistro sets make an excellent addition to any garden, providing intimate dining areas without taking up too much space on patios or balconies. From decorative metal sets, wooden and rattan designs are all available and these versatile pieces of furniture can transform a small section of your garden into an inviting spot where you can unwind with morning coffee or an evening meal in comfort.
Garden bistro sets feature chairs in various styles to match their table. Rocking chairs with curved legs allow you to sway back and forth for relaxation or stackable designs that make storage convenient are just two examples of styles available to complement the table. Gliders also offer comfortable movement but on a stable base.
When selecting a garden bistro set, ensure its design complements any existing features such as water features, fire pits or beautiful views. Also pay attention to pathways or high traffic areas to make sure it doesn’t obstruct their flow around your garden area.
Luxury bistro sets can be found crafted from various materials such as aluminum, rattan and wrought iron – these weather-resistant sets can withstand long outdoor stays without becoming weathered or worn down. Neutral shades to vibrant hues that add vibrancy to any garden or balcony await. Certain materials, like wrought iron and recycled plastics also allow for customisation options such as adding chair/table cushions and seat covers for additional personalisation options.
Outdoor Dining Chairs
If you’re investing in outdoor dining chairs, choose ones with sturdy construction that can withstand the elements for years. Materials available range from powder-coated steel and aluminum to natural woods such as acacia, eucalyptus and teak that develop a weathered look over time or resin wicker with tight weave. Your choice may depend on how frequently or often your garden furniture will be used; for instance, when entertaining guests or hosting large family gatherings consider chairs that provide comfortable seating but stack easily to allow more people around your table.
Lee Industries chairs feature cushioning designed with performance in mind, featuring eco-friendly fiber called NatureTEX combined with quick-drying reticulated foam and solution dyed fabric to provide colorfastness that won’t fade after exposure to sun and rain, along with easy maintenance, mildew resistance, mildew proof properties making this chair ideal for outdoor environments.
No matter the style or size of the table you pair them with, woven chairs have an airy style and feel that complement any dining table style. From knotted patterns and distinct angles to organic curves or laid-back nautical rope designs – you’re sure to find an option that complements it! Made of materials like rattan or all-weather wicker they are durable but more luxurious options may also exist for everyday seating needs such as upholstered dining chairs with similar looks for added comfort.
Even with limited square footage, you can still create an inviting lounge area by selecting several sofas and placing them strategically around a room. Brook Klausing, founder of Brooklyn-based landscape firm Brook Landscape recommends forgoing chaise longues due to their large footprint that may go unused; alternative forms of seating would work better.
Outdoor Sofas
After spending your day tending your vegetable patch or climbing fragrant flowering vines that wind their way around your garden fence, there’s nothing better than relaxing on an inviting outdoor sofa and taking in its surroundings. Frontgate offers a vast collection of outdoor furniture perfect for decks or terraces ranging from intimate patio loveseats to spacious sectionals – so no matter where life takes you this weekend – get back out into nature and take it all in!
The ideal patio furniture will blend in seamlessly with the environment of your garden landscape. Look for pieces constructed of weather-resistant materials and in a style that complements your space; for instance, natural tan wicker couches and synthetic ArtFibre patio furniture offer classic and contemporary options with their durable fiber weaving design that requires no maintenance whatsoever. Complete your look by incorporating plush outdoor rugs like the Patio Stripe indoor/outdoor rug from AERIN into the mix for an authentic outdoor aesthetic.
If you prefer minimalist aesthetics or have a smaller garden, if possible, it would be wise to switch up your seating options by opting for an outdoor sofa instead of chaise longues. They take up less visual space while being easier to maintain due to no cushion swapping needed!
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Outdoor Storage
If your garden or porch can feel cluttered, DIY outdoor storage solutions offer solutions. One such idea utilizes a basic crate painted with furniture-like detailing such as elevated trim. Constructing it requires only a sheet of plywood and some pine trim for assembly – an easy and cost-effective build!
One option for creating an authentic rustic and weathered look is using wood like teak or eucalyptus that develops its own natural patina over time. If you want your storage unit to stay looking new however, look for materials resistant to fading such as powder-coated steel and aluminum which resist corrosion/rust while tropical hardwoods such as ipe are strong enough to withstand the elements.
To prolong the lifespan of outdoor furniture, many designers suggest taking measures such as removing and storing cushions when not in use. Others opt for an easier approach – keeping cushions out but covering them when not needed – but whatever your strategy, Frontgate’s collection of beautiful garden furniture offers the pieces needed to elevate outdoor spaces – including sustainably sourced eucalyptus and teak hardwoods as well as weather-proof fabrics which will transform any garden or patio into a relaxing getaway.