Anyone who wants to buy new garden furniture should not only pay attention to the look, but also think practically. What matches to whom? We'll tell you!
Finally! The gardening season has started again and we can move our center of life outside again. But what is missing if you want to feel really comfortable in your own garden? That's right - the right garden furniture.
We have summarized point by point what you should consider when buying them - because tastes and, above all, requirements differ from person to person.
What are your demands on garden furniture?
Before you start looking for new garden furniture, you should be clear about what you mainly want to use the furniture for.
Space for everyone
Are you looking for the right seating for the whole family including friends and acquaintances? Then look out for rattan garden furniture that offers a lot of space but is not too bulky at the same time. In addition, the weatherproof plastic mesh, as seen here at Jendrass, is particularly durable and therefore very well suited for outdoor use - there are also different designs, so that everyone will find what they are looking for.
Flexible with folding chairs
Seating sets that can be flexibly expanded are suitable for spontaneous visits. With matching folding chairs, for example. They don't take up much space when not in use and can therefore easily be stowed away in the basement or garden shed.
Cosiness for two
For couples without children who like to spend time alone in the garden, beautiful lounge furniture is the right decision. The large seat of the armchair often offers enough space for two people, so you can share a piece of furniture and enjoy the view of the garden. The often stressful everyday life can be quickly forgotten in this way and the little time that some couples have together should be enjoyed all the more intensively - agrees with Norman von Zeizuleben.
One thing has to be said, however, this garden furniture is relatively large, which is why it is not suitable for every gardensuit. That leads us straight to point 2…
How much space do you have in the garden?
Not every garden is big enough to accommodate numerous and large pieces of garden furniture. It is said that couples or families have opted for furniture in the furniture store that was later much too big for the garden. In a shop or even in an online shop, it is easy to be deceived. The size specifications only mean something to very few people if they don't have a picture in mind of what it looks like in their own garden.
To prevent this problem, you should first measure the space in the garden where the new furniture will be placed. Maybe you can use furniture from the house or apartment to get an idea of the size of the garden furniture in your garden? A true-to-scale sketch is another way you can imagine in advance what the garden with the furniture will look like later.
What material should it be?
You didn't have a lot of choice in the past, garden furniture was either made of metal or wood. Today there is a large number of materials that have different advantages and sometimes also differ enormously in price. When making a decision, you should not only base your decision on appearance, but also on where you live. For example, if you are looking for garden furniture for a house near the sea, wooden furniture is best. The natural material is made to withstand the weather.
But not only that: wood develops a beautiful patina over time in the vicinity of sea water, which makes the garden furniture even more beautiful. And you don't have to clean the furniture at this location. Nature takes care of that: Wind, sand and s alt water ensure that the garden furniture is properly peeled and thus kept clean. Otherwise, a regular care routine is required.
Long or short-lived, that is the question
High-quality garden furniture can accompany you throughout your life - provided that it is properly cared for, of course. Therefore, before you buy, you should think carefully about whether you want to spend a relatively large amount of money on good garden furniture, or whether you want to buy new furniture every few years. Both options are possible.
High quality: long use guaranteed
If you decide on high-quality garden furniture, you need to make sure that you can store it away easily in winter. Although most furniture in the upper price range can withstand wind and weather, it doesn't hurt if they are wind and weather resistantCan hibernate protected from snow. If you want to store your garden furniture, it is practical if it is not too big, bulky and too heavy. It would be a shame if the expensive furniture had to spend the winter outside just because you didn't want to carry it down into the basement.
Speaking of weight: Especially with garden furniture made of stainless steel, quite a bit of weight can add up. This not only causes problems when storing, but also in summer. Namely when you want to move the garden furniture to put it in the sun or to escape from the sun. If the furniture is then very heavy, you think twice about it.
Inexpensive: For those who don't want to commit themselves
These problems usually do not arise with rather inexpensive garden furniture - at least not to the same extent. Furniture from the cheaper price range is not made to accompany its owner over several years. This garden furniture often only lasts for one or two summers before new ones have to be purchased. But that doesn't have to be so bad either, because you can treat yourself to a new look for the garden more often and don't commit yourself to many years. After all, the garden furniture should also match the rest of the garden.
You don't have to have a guilty conscience if you want to redesign your garden every few years. On the contrary. This is a great reason to buy new garden furniture at the same time. And who knows, maybe after a while you will find the one look for your garden. Then you can still buy durable garden furniture.