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There are many types of materials & styles of garden furniture, from teak to wrought iron furniture. modern designer outdoor furniture to traditional victorian style garden furniture. Here are a few types and options:
Patio furniture:
Wrought iron outdoor furniture often has simple designs through to more sophisticated turns and twists usually depicting flowers and patterns. All metal garden furniture is heavy and thus durable, but make sure it will be sitting on a firm base like a stone patio. Moving wrought iron furniture can be awkward and placing on grass is not advisable. The style is normally victorian and good quality furniture will be made of solid tubing, rather than the cheap wrought iron furniture which is made from hollow tubing. Rust can be a problem, but regular painting can make the difference. Cheap wrought iron metal furniture is usually bolted together rather than the quality furniture which is welded. Most wrought iron seat cushions are not normally supplied. More Patio garden Furniture ideas and advice.
Wooden garden furniture for a patio is made from either a hard wood such as teak or oak, or the cheap patio furniture will be made of pine which cannot realistically last long outdoors. Oak garden furniture or teak is the best in my opinion, both for looks and durability. Examine the fixings and make sure any nails are galvanised as otherwise they will rust and weaken. Oiling or varnishing your outdoor wooden furniture is a must, although the teak will go a lovely colour if you leave it and only lightly oil it each year. Hardwood garden furniture will last many years if looked after and is very practical due to its weight. Contemporary garden furniture designers produce exciting variations and browsing online furniture shops open247 can help yeild new furniture ideas. For Garden chairs visit this interesting chair designer. Online outdoor contemporary patio furniture shops have wooden Stacking Chairs, Round tables and wooden Rectangular tables plus Swing seat and garden Hammocks often from small wood furniture designers. Find more information at Outdoor garden Furniture UK websites.
Plastic garden furniture
Contempory plastic garden furniture can be surprisingly good, with plastic being used to make sweeping curves and clever use of plastic colours and texture. Furniture designers for garden furniture or patio furniture can be fouund by searching online.
Garden furniture cover
Furniture covers are obviously the way to stop sun and rain damaging your chairs and tables. Types of covers available are Patio set covers, Stacking Chair covers, Round table covers and Rectangular table covers, Bench covers, Swing seat and Hammock covers. Usually made of plastic, try to get one which has eyelets for threading string through so you can attatch it to your garden furniture.
Visit garden furniture open247 sites from the UK via our Garden furniture page where we have listed UK sites and shops online.
For further gardening ideas and landscape gardening visit Landscape gardening or for bedding and landscape plants try Plants and find good advice on plants for your garden.
Garden awnings Extend your living space outdoors and gain protection from the rain with an Outdoor Garden Awning. They can control internal house temperature by preventing sun light creating the green house effect through your windows. A Canopy or awning are no longer the primitive things they used to be. Find Canopy shops and search for garden designer awnings.
Hammocks New hammocks swinging from trees or your house are a great idea for your garden.
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