Buying furniture for your backyard or patio shouldn’t be an overload of tiresome. Here are a few helpful questions to make the buying process easier:
What’s the weather in your area like?
If you live in an area where it’s dry and hot most times of the year, or if you live near the coast or lake, that’s going to affect the quality of your furniture. You’ll want to go for weather resistant choices like outdoor wicker pieces. That way, you won’t have to worry about your chairs or tables wearing out or fading out much too soon.
How big is your yard or patio?
Know how much space you have to work it. Don’t second guess it. Measure it. That’s essential, especially if you’re picking out furniture for a small space. You’ll need to be accurate with the numbers. Otherwise, you risk making a mistake. You wouldn’t want to buy and have a sofa, a couple of chairs and a table delivered to your home only to find out they don’t all fit.
Is it easy to store?
Come the rainy season, it’ll probably be a good idea to haul your furniture into storage to help the pieces last longer. But are they convenient to store? Are they lightweight or do they weigh a ton? Do they fold in easy or do they take up a lot of space? Consider these, says Better Homes and Gardens (BHG) before you settle on a choice.
Is it comfortable?
Your outdoor wicker furniture looks fantastic. But are they comfortable as well? Chaise lounges and rockers make for an excellent choice if you want something to help you relax outdoors. Browse through other types of furniture to make sure you find the ones that really provide you with utmost comfort. Add comfortable cushions and you should be good to go.
