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All Your Patio's Needs
Wed 13 Feb 2008 - 07:58
All Your Patio's Needs
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Kenny_G_Leichester]Kenny G Leichester
Patio furniture
Must haves:
Country homes are usually furnished with wicker. Before this, they are used for the living rooms and dining rooms. However, these days, one can find them in the patio as well. There is a number of wicker furniture one can usually find in the market. They are settee, sofa, Japanese table, rocking chair, coffee table, chest, stool, stack-up drawers, shoe cupboard, and magazine rack. Nevertheless, ones that can really go well in your patio are wicker chest cum table, a coffee table, settee and maybe a few stools.
Must Nots:
There is no point in buying two of everything for the patio. The same goes for bulky furniture. The patio is small; therefore, trying to fit in big furniture will make it look crowded. Another type of furniture you should avoid is plastic. They look fake and do not complement the natural surroundings at all. Choosing the furnishings should be done with absolute care and caution.
Patio furniture cushions
Must haves:
The Mother Nature will have its mood swings. Because of this, one has to adapt to her moods. To give yourself that extra security, you should opt for waterproof materials for your cushions. Dark colors can also save you from embarrassment especially when there is an emergency. Heavily printed cushion covers can also hide dirt. Therefore, its good to have your cushions in these patterns on them.
Must nots:
The cushion can make your patio look fine or horrible. That is why you need to pay extra attention to the cushion. For cleaning reasons, avoid stubborn materials. They are not easy to clean and are a magnet to unwanted spills. The ones you should avoid are cotton, polyester, PVC and linen. They absorb liquid easily and of course, washing would be easier said than done. Lighter colors can make dirt apparent to the eyes so you should avoid them. The same goes with plain and single colored cushions and sparse floral patterns.
Patio heaters
Must haves:
Heaters are very important for the patio. There are quite a number of types around. They are ceiling heater, portable heater, standing heater and electric-generated heater. In homes with small children, its best to choose ceiling heaters for cautions.
Must nots:
Never go without heaters. Even summer nights tend to get chilly sometimes. In addition, bear in mind, portable heaters are not suitable when you still have little kids running around.
Patio umbrella
Must haves:
Roofless patios need shelter from the rain and the sun. In light of this, you should opt for a big umbrella for your patio. Patio umbrellas do more than shelter you and the family from the sun and the rain, getting them in bright colors can also add vibrancy to your patio. The right type of material is also important. This is because, they will last longer and will not fade away easily even after quite some time. They must also be the type that can be easily washed to make your life a whole lot easier.
Must nots:
Patio umbrellas that are adjoined with seats are less practical than their independent counterpart. The seats will limit the number of people that can stay under the umbrella in times of need. Nevertheless, to compensate for this shortcoming, one can place stools under the umbrella for the others to sit on. It is always best to avoid at all buying this type of patio umbrella if you do not want the hassle.
The perfect patio need not be packed with all the best and most expensive furnishings. You need to use your common sense in determining what s really needed to set up a beautiful yet comfortable patio. Now that you are in the know, go ahead and be off with your patio make over.
Kenny Leichester is a foremost expert in the interior design industry specializing in the outdoor or patio settings using outdoor patio furniture, [http://www.patioshoppers.com/]patio umbrellas, outdoor cushions, patio heaters, patio lighting and so on to create exquisitely beautiful layout. His work on [http://www.patioshoppers.com/catalog/Outdoor_Cushions-3-1.html]outdoor cushions designs and so on are widely distributed and is a regular contributor to PatioShoppers.com.
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