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Patio Furniture
No backyard patio is complete without some great patio furniture, especially
if you enjoy outdoor entertaining. Spend some quality time in your backyard
relaxing, eating, or chatting with friends
or family around your patio furniture.
Overview
Most patio furniture is conveniently sold in 5-piece sets, including a table and four chairs. However, there are pieces that are sold individually, and some sets that provide seating for more than four people. Patio furniture is constructed using a wide variety of materials, and costs vary according to style, material and seating size. All quality patio furniture is designed to be easily maintained for outdoor use; but the care and cleaning required will vary according to the materials used to construct the particular set.
Wrought Iron and Cast Aluminum Sets
With gorgeous curves or contemporary styling, wrought
iron patio furniture is as supremely tasteful as it is durable. These pieces
are forged from heavy weight iron, and then finished for smooth beauty and rust-resistance.
Cast aluminum patio furniture
is comparable in styling and rust resistance to wrought iron, but cast aluminum
isn’t as heavy, and is usually available in a lower price range.
Wood, Wicker or Recycled Plastic Sets
In styles and finishes perfect for outdoor entertaining, wood
patio furniture is comfortable for a barbecue or brunch. Likewise, low maintenance
recycled plastic patio furniture can’t
be beat for its attractive, family-friendly durability. And when it comes to
elegance, wicker patio furniture is
tasteful and comfortable. Though wicker furniture is treated for weather resistance,
it performs best in a covered setting.
Umbrellas
Some patio furniture sets include umbrellas. Others have no umbrella, although
the table may have a central hole designed to accommodate an outdoor table-mounted
umbrella you purchase separately. Umbrellas are particularly useful if your
patio furniture is stationed in an uncovered area; umbrellas provide shade and
sun-protection for those sunny days when you just want to stay outdoors. And
if you have a swimming pool, patio umbrellas provide the perfect respite for
sunbathers.
Outdoor fun with family and friends never goes out of style! So whether you want traditional furniture or something more contemporary, patio furniture will suit your style and your needs and give you living space far beyond the walls of your home.
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Casual Furniture When those sweet, sunny days beckon you to spend more time outside, casual furniture is perfect for comfortable lounging. Designed for time with family and friends around the pool, or on your deck, casual furniture is generally more comfortable than typical outdoor furniture.
Swivel Rockers and Gliders
With a definite laid-back feel, casual swivel rockers allow you to appreciate a nice long chat in supreme comfort—and never skimp ...[more] |
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Teak Patio Furniture When it comes to buying patio furniture, the abundance of options can seem overwhelming. Patio furniture pieces come in many styles and are made from a variety of materials. Buyers have many questions when making a pa...[more] |
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