On the terrace or garden, summer is the time of year when we take our daily actions outside. The good weather has arrived and we want to enjoy the light and the sun at any time of the day. Lunch, dinner, watching TV, or simply resting from the day by reading a book, are actions that at this time of year and outdoors seem to provide us with special pleasure and relaxation.
Your Outdoor Living Room
Let’s see how we can do it
To start, think about dividing it into different areas according to the use you want to give it.
- A good space to eat with a table and chairs for you, your family and your friends. You will need a lamp that gives light to dinners and creates a serene and relaxing atmosphere.
- An area dedicated to storage, where you can store items you need on the terrace, such as gardening tools, your children’s toys, and kitchenware related to lunch and dinner.
- Finally, think of a rest area. It is, without a doubt, the space that you are going to take advantage of the most. Design it to your liking, with furniture that suits you, functional and comfortable. Deckchairs, low armchairs, and puffs are elements that fit very well in these environments. And give them comfort and functional air.
Types of terrace and garden furniture
The furniture is what determines the style you want to give to your terrace, so if you opt for wooden furniture, you will create comfortable spaces with robust furniture. If, on the other hand, your terrace is a dynamic space with a lot of movement, light furniture is preferable.
Synthetic Fiber
They imitate rattan and are usually one of the most chosen materials for garden furniture since they have a magnificent value for money. It like rattan but it is actually synthetic braided fiber. They are very resistant to the outside (rain, sun, wind). They are available in a wide range of colors. Its maintenance is simple, water and mild soap, but always taking care to remove the dust that tends to get between the fibers. They can be perfectly left outside except for the fabric parts such as cushions and cushions that must be stored.
Natural Fiber
These pieces of furniture can be used both inside and outside the house. They are furniture made of member, bamboo, or rattan. With this type of furniture, it is possible to create rustic environments. They are not furniture that you can leave outside, without any protection from the sun and rain, as they would be damaged. The most appropriate thing is to have them under a pergola or an awning, in your garden or terrace, and temporarily, not all year round. If they get wet you have to dry them, otherwise, they run the risk of spoiling. Its maintenance is somewhat more laborious since it is necessary to remove the dust from between the fibers and then clean with water and neutral soap.
Aluminum Furniture
They are the ones that are most fashionable today since with them you get simple and minimalist environments, very functional. There are a lot of advantages, they are durable, light, do not rust, and withstand being outdoors well. They are characterized by having a modern style. Another of its advantages is that it is very light furniture. Which allows it to be moved from one place to another with ease. The most used today is the combination of aluminum with Textilene since the latter withstands the sun, water and wind well. It has minimum maintenance, which consists of cleaning them with a damp cloth.
Steel And Textilene
They are similar to the previous ones but instead of being made of aluminum, they are made of steel which means that they are heavier. They are cheaper than the previous ones.
Teak Furniture
It is probably the best wood that exists for outdoor furniture. Due to its resistance in general, and to water in particular. It is possible that together with the aluminum ones they are the most expensive furniture, but, on the contrary, they represent a great investment since they will last for years on your terrace. Its maintenance is limited to dusting and cleaning with neutral soap. It is convenient to give it with teak oil, it will revive the tone, but it is only necessary to do it every so often. A very interesting combination is that of teak with metallic elements. With this combination, it is possible to give them a very interesting air of modernity.
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