If your home has an outdoor area like a deck, patio or backyard, you’re probably so excited by the idea of finding the perfect outdoor furniture. But before you pick out just any piece of furniture, there are some steps you should take to make sure you’re finding the right outdoor furniture for your patio.
If making your outdoor space an oasis is your goal, we’ve put together some tips and tricks to make finding the right furniture a lot easier.
Keep reading and take notes.
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1. Workout Your Theme
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It doesn’t matter whether you have a sprawling backyard, an inner-city balcony or a front deck, a theme is quintessential when you’re designing your outdoor space.
When you work with a theme it can make it a lot easier to decide on designs and colours to work with, and also narrow down your options.
There are so many different kinds of furniture for the outdoors, not to mention the different materials, designs and styles available.
Your theme could be inspired by cities or places in the world or could be based on interior design styles like minimalistic, industrial and art deco, to name a few.
There are no limits to the kinds of themes you can choose for your outdoor space!
2. Pick a Colour Palette
While some themes may have colours associated with them, you can essentially choose any colour palette for any theme.
The important thing to remember is that colour can set the entire tone and mood of any space.
Darker colours are great for an elegant ambience, while lighter shades are warm and inviting.
You can incorporate colour into your outdoor space in a variety of ways. Often the walls and larger pieces of furniture will be similar colours and set the tone. And then cushions, tables, vases and lighting can all be ways to add accents of fun colours that complement your theme!
3. Measure, Measure, Measure
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Now that you can have an idea of the theme and colours you want to incorporate, you’re on your way to visualising the kinds of outdoor furniture for your patio, you might want to include in your space. But before you decide on the styles, there is one very, very important step – it might actually be the most important one – and that is to measure.
You need to know the measurements of your entire space. Make sure you measure the outside perimeter of your space. If there are particular pieces or types of furniture you’re hoping to incorporate into your space, it’s important to work out a rough estimate of what size they should be. You can then use this as a guide when you’re actually looking for the furniture.
It’s also important to remember that it’s not just about cramming furniture into a space, it’s about making your outdoor area more usable. So, you want to make sure you leave enough room for when you may have guests at your home!
4. Research the Materials
We know by this stage you’re probably dying to get out there and get shopping for your furniture, but before you do, we recommend having a quick look into the kinds of materials outdoor furniture can be made out of.
There are so many different kinds of durable materials out there, with some being more suited to certain areas and styles. Keep your weather in mind when thinking about the materials because you want to make sure your outdoor furniture is going to withstand all sorts of weather conditions.
Not all outdoor furniture materials are created equal.
5. Let the Shopping Commence
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So, you know the themes, colours, styles, measurements and materials you’re after, there is only one thing left to do, and that is to get shopping for those outdoor furniture pieces.
It can be easy to get swayed by aesthetics and low prices, but you should treat this exercise as an investment. Good quality, durable and stylish outdoor furniture may be a little pricier than standard outdoor furniture, but it’s important to remember that a cheap price tag often is an indication that the pieces may not last very long.
There’s no better feeling than finding the perfect that you know is going to stand the test of time. Many high-quality furniture brands also offer a wide variety of styles and sometimes even the ability to customise your furniture pieces to suit your home’s style and requirements.
You can even buy outdoor furniture online from our friends at SLH. They offer Australia-wide shipping for their entire range, and a huge range of styles of high quality, durable and designer outdoor furniture.
