| Are you planning on matching with existing items or | | | | garden, as well as gazebos. An arch can make for a |
| are you replacing your furniture completely? Where | | | | great decoration in the garden. If you enjoy regular |
| are you planning on positioning the furniture? Are they | | | | picnics outside then buy a complete furniture set. |
| going on the deck, poolside or on the patio? What is | | | | These are perfect for family's meals and regular |
| the furniture being used for? If you have children, | | | | gatherings. Think practicalities: buy easy washable linen |
| choose something that is sturdy and can handle the | | | | for the table and lightweight cushions to make seating |
| rough and tumble from youngsters. | | | | more comfortable. |
| Ensure that your furniture is weather treated against | | | | Colors and style are also important for your outdoor |
| rain, wind, sun and humidity. Wicker can be easily | | | | furniture. For example, a stone garden bench |
| damaged by these elements and wood also requires | | | | surrounded by a rockery and urns gives a completely |
| a weather-proof treatment. Plastic is often a good | | | | different impression than a set of teak loungers with a |
| option but may prove less attractive. Metal may | | | | Caribbean style fabric. If you have arbors, wooden |
| become too warm to use during hot weather. If the | | | | seating and swing seats painted white appears totally |
| furniture is untreated, you can use treatments from | | | | different than the same furniture painted in black. |
| local hardware shops to apply on the furniture to help | | | | Lastly, consider your budget. Garden furniture can |
| prevent against damage from the weather. | | | | prove as expensive as the indoor version. Cheaper |
| If you are looking for items to relax on in the garden, | | | | items may not be as safe and will not last as long. If |
| then consider a hammock if you have trees to hang it | | | | you want to see the same piece of garden furniture |
| between. Deck chairs are great for lounging around | | | | still sitting there in ten years time, it may be worth |
| beside the pool or on the patio. Swing seats have | | | | spending that little bit extra to ensure that this will be |
| recently become very popular. | | | | the case. Metal may be a suitable material if you are |
| Arbors are a common extra for decorating the | | | | looking for a more durable piece of furniture. |