From the original value of outdoor living - relaxation, everyone should not exist in isolation from what surrounds them, the boundaries of the space should be fluid and extended, outdoor furniture establishes a continuity between indoors and outdoors, they are not simply positioned outside, but are closely connected to the external environment.

 

A good yard must be accompanied by good furniture. Instead of wasting your time in an air-conditioned room on a hot, sunny day, you should be enjoying the sunshine and air! Not for you to go out and make waves on a hot day, of course, but to create a nice fresh outdoor living area in your home.

 

Today we are not going to talk about flower and plant care, but only about outdoor furniture selection and matching. Whether it is a patio or garden, belong to our daily life area, since it is a living area, naturally less full of life atmosphere furniture ......

 

Spring and summer, the small courtyard where all the beauty, winter leaves fall, all faded, these are you and I do not want. So, do enough homework, let the furniture for the small yard call it! And if you want to learn more about it, you might as well come to visit Shanghai Outdoor Home Expo.

 

 

01 Buy rattan, wooden outdoor furniture

 

Rattan, wooden outdoor furniture with the material and color of nature, they are lightweight, flexible and malleable, is the first choice of outdoor furniture.

 

There is also, a kind of iron as the basic frame of the outdoor furniture, coupled with wood, rattan or fabric finishing, they follow the route of modern minimalist.

 

Today's yard itself will not be too big, so do not match very bulky furniture, lightweight iron furniture is very suitable for small areas of the yard.

 

The kind of furniture you choose is entirely up to you, and it may be that your yard doesn't need a lot of decoration, but it's best to have a gazebo so that all your needs are definitely met!

 

It's a great experience to dive in or read in the afternoon.

 

 

 

02 Outdoor Sofa + Modern Minimalist

 

We often see this kind of interior design, there seems to be no strict division between indoor and outdoor, a set of sofa and a coffee table can be a parlor during the day or night. Natural and casual, fully enjoy the brightness of the day or the tranquility of the night.

 

Whether it's an open outdoor poolside or a limited atrium with a small garden, always remember to leave areas for activities.

 

A tall bar table works better than a formal dining table, as placing bar stools is more space-efficient.

 

Semi-open patio furniture should be subtle rather than cluttered, and minimalist outdoor sofas can create a sense of lightness and comfort in the space.

 

 

 

03 Application Guidelines and Precautions

 

1. Consider the weather and climate

Consider the weather where you live yourself, does it rain often? Or is it located in the tropics, humid and hot?

 

Direct sunlight will make wooden furniture crack, and metal will raise its own temperature under the sun's scorching rays, making it uncomfortable to use, and you need to take all these into consideration.

 

If you live in a place where there are often tropical storms, strong convective weather or near the sea, transient gusts of wind may also tip over very light furniture such as aluminum or plastic.

 

2. Consider the decision style and material

According to the placement of the decision style and material of your outdoor activities in the area with or without awnings? Will the furniture be placed on a soft lawn or a hard surface?

 

Remember, if on the lawn floor, never use cork frame furniture, cork will absorb moisture, and then lead to frame damage, try to choose plastic, steel frame as a substitute.

 

If there is direct sunlight, it is best to be able to use a parasol, direct sunlight on the furniture and human skin will be harmful.

 

3. Partial use of carpet

Partial use of carpet, decorative effect is good, especially in the case of outdoor patio functional partition is not so clear, the carpet can easily solve the problem.

 

Try to find the carpet suitable for outdoor space, they look like natural fibers, but in fact, it is made of synthetic fibers, can resist ultraviolet radiation, and moisture resistance.

 

4. Outdoor Furniture Care

- For furniture that is afraid of the sun, it's a good idea to cover it with a protective cover if it's not going to be used for more than two or three weeks.

- Even wooden furniture, summer should try to avoid exposure to the sun, can take storage and shade and other protective treatment.

- Treat hardwood furniture by considering sanding it once a year and reapplying a protective coat of oil, stain, or polyurethane paint. Rinse rattan pieces with a hose every few weeks to prevent the seams of rattan pieces from storing dust.

- Wiping off dust, debris, and excess watermarks from wood furniture on a regular basis is the best way to protect it.

- For metal, it is recommended to apply a rust-resistant primer and then a surface rust-resistant paint compound. Avoid cleaners containing chemicals such as ammonia and trisodium phosphate from touching furniture made of metal to avoid chemical reactions.

 

Source: Garden Aesthetics

 

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