With the arrival of the summer season, when we get the urge to spend all afternoons and weekend mornings on the balcony or terrace, we think about improving them. So new plants, new decorations, as well as furniture appear. How to choose the best ones? We dissect the three biggest myths about choosing patio and balcony furniture!
There are many opinions on the choice of outdoor furniture, which do not always agree with reality. A white couch in the garden is madness, natural materials are a relic, and minimalist forms are passé. Anyone who has at least once planned the outdoor area of a house or apartment has heard similar statements. How much truth is in them? We debunk the 3 most frequently repeated myths about choosing furniture for a terrace or balcony... read on and forget them forever.
MIT 1: Upholstered furniture is good for... home.
Arrangement myths have been with us for years and - despite the efforts of designers, changing trends and the development of technologies that offer new solutions - they have not lost their popularity. One of them is the belief that upholstered furniture is only great for the home. This is a mistake. Modern materials used in the production of sofas or garden armchairs are easy to care for, resistant to harsh weather conditions and all kinds of dirt. That's why they will do a great job on the terrace or balcony, turning it into a comfortable place for relaxing outdoors, and additionally ensuring the cohesion of the outdoor and indoor zones of the house or apartment.
Just choose furniture covered with high-quality fabrics, such as sunbrella, to enjoy a comfortable rest and not worry about the changing weather
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Customers are often skeptical about proposals for upholstered outdoor furniture, especially if their terrace or balcony does not have an additional canopy. They fear that the products will be quickly damaged or deformed. Wrongly. It is enough to choose furniture covered with high-quality fabrics such as sunbrella in order to enjoy a comfortable rest and not worry about the changing weather , comments Roksana Skurzynska from the design office MINUS - ARCHITECTURE.
Sunbrella is a fabric that can withstand both high sunlight and heavy rain without harm. used for sailing, it does not discolor, is not affected by fungi or mold , and - which goes without saying - is waterproof. Its combination with high-quality foam filling - quick-drying, with increased air permeability and antibacterial properties - will create a perfectly harmonious duo. Comfortable and extremely durable, which will stay with us for years. Even if a set of lounge furniture with snow-white upholstery stands on our terrace.
MIT 2: Wood on the terrace. Beautiful, but impractical?
Wood is a material we like to use in a variety of arrangements. It is noble, natural and looks great in any styling. Although it is often seen in interiors, to which it adds coziness, it is not such a frequent guest on terraces and balconies. Concerns are raised about its resistance to changing weather conditions and the need for care. Meanwhile, the right choice of the type of wood from which outdoor furniture is made turns out to be crucial.
Meanwhile, the right choice of the type of wood from which outdoor furniture is made turns out to be key.
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Both acacia and teak are wood species with a high content of natural oil substances, which makes them extremely resistant to moisture, UV rays and the effects of mold and mildew. Thanks to this, they also do not need demanding maintenance - it is enough to impregnate them once a year with a special preparation (which will help preserve their original color and highlight the grain of the wood) and ensure that they spend the autumn-winter season indoors. But this small gesture is nothing compared to the spectacular effect - beautiful, resin-scented wooden furniture that blends in perfectly with its surroundings. And if wood total look is not our fairy tale, we can always bet on elegant wooden finishes for the legs or backrests.
