Have you ever thought about the best ways of enhancing the plants and flowers which you’ve chosen for your flowerbeds with stylish additions? Or perhaps the different garden furniture sets to suit your lifestyle?
Here’s a quick guide on the different design styles of garden furniture – and hopefully it will help you select the right set for your home.
Wicker/Rattan furniture
Wicker or rattan can add a very summery feel to your garden. The choice of material gives your garden a very classic look. But with the endless choices in colour, there are many different styles which can give you a slightly more contemporary look.
French style garden furniture
If your gardening style is laissez-faire with a sense of Montmartre or a rural region of France, there are so many shabby chic and French style options out there. The cute cottage look has become increasingly popular in home interiors as well as garden design.
Bistro furniture
Love to dine al fresco? If you can’t get enough of a wine and bread sunset, a candle lit outdoor dinner in summer twilight, or champagne and strawberries on a sunny morning, bistro furniture is ideal for you. It’s the romantic choice for garden lovers and also a great way to entertain when you have guests.
For couples, bistro furniture is a popular choice and there are so many different styles, from contemporary and slick to traditional and elegant.
Teak garden furniture
Teak has been used for many years to give your furniture a long lifeline and a sturdy set against the elements. This makes it the perfect choice for entertaining. Teak garden furniture is ideal for barbeques and garden parties and mostly for entertaining. So if you consider yourself to be a host, teak garden furniture is a great addition to your garden.
This style of furniture also has a strong, sturdy look to it. It’s simple, it’s stylish and you can’t go wrong with a classic design.
Stainless steel furniture
Now this is really modern and slick. You can transform your garden into something truly contemporary with a well designed stainless steel furniture set. As far as garden furniture goes, this look is very urban and very city-inspired.
Resin garden furniture
Resin can be a low maintenance option for someone with a busy lifestyle. This furniture is lightweight so easy to move around in a busy, ever changing family garden and you can easily arrange it on any patio or decking area. The look is simple yet very stylish. If you don’t want anything too extravagant or over the top, resin furniture is a great choice! It will keep your garden looking uncomplicated in a very down to earth and effortless way. This article is contributed by Vickie Harrison who is a budding/beginner gardener based in the UK. In her spare time she can be found hanging out around garden centres looking for inspiration for her own small back garden that has been ruined by her big Labrador called Ernie.