The Citizen, 2012-05-03, Page 19THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012. PAGE 19. Factors to consider with patio furniture
MS –Outdoor entertaining areas
have always been popular among
homeowners. The ability to entertain
friends and family or simply relax by
yourself is something homeowners
cherish, particularly during the
warm weather seasons. Finding the
right furniture to match your outdoor
area, be it a deck, patio or poolside
lounging area, is essential to making
the most of this special area of
the home. When shopping for
outdoor furniture, consider the
following.
• Weight: Unlike furniture inside
the home, outdoor furniture will be
moved around quite frequently, such
as to protect it from inclement
weather or changing seasons. As a
result, the weight of the furniture
bears importance. While you don’t
want furniture that's too lightweight
and will blow away any time a
strong gust of wind comes along, it’s
a good idea to choose furniture that
isn't too heavy. This makes it
easier to move should a storm
suddenly appear and it won’t require
the entire household to help move
the furniture into and out of the
garage when inclement weather
arrives.
• Comfort: The whole idea behind
an outdoor entertaining area is to
have a relaxing place to spend time
outside. So be sure to choose
furniture that’s comfortable and can
handle the elements. Metal furniture,
for example, might be durable, but
such furniture can also get very hot
if out in the sun.
• Versatility: Many homeowners
enjoy changing their home’s interior
decor from time to time, and it can
be just as enjoyable to do the same to
a home’s exterior decor. That said,
look for furniture that can be
accented with a variety of
accessories, so you can change the
look of your outdoor entertaining
area easily.
• Protection: Protecting exteriorfurniture from the elements shouldbe a priority. When shopping for
outdoor furniture, figure out if
protective covering is available or if
it will need to be custom made. The
latter alternative can be quiteexpensive, so you might want toconsider more generic furniture that
comes with standard protective
coverings to make it more
affordable.
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There are plenty of factors to consider when shopping for patio furniture, not the least of which
is what type of deck you have on your home. (MS photo)