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The right outdoor furniture can make all the difference to a barbecue or garden party in the warm South. Whether you are buying your furniture in Miami, Augusta, San Francisco or Atlanta furniture your choice can make all the difference between a good barbecue and an ordinary one.
Not just that, but it's great to be able to spend time just relaxing on a warm summer evening, perhaps by your pool or just lying out on a lounger reading a book. You will find a massive range of outdoor furniture online that you can use to thoroughly enjoy these spring and summer evenings, among them gliders, rockers and wicker chairs and sofas for your patio or conservatory.
Many people purchase their spring an summer outdoor furniture in winter, including their new barbecue, smoker or patio lights. Summer items tend to be at their cheapest in winter, although you can still get good prices even in spring if you know where to look and how to buy. You can find garden furniture at highly discounted prices right now, rendering even some luxury items affordable to you if you buy at the right time.
A few suggestions for suitable outdoor furniture are presented below::
All-Weather Veranda Furniture
If you have a veranda there are alternatives to the ubiquitous wooden rocking chair. One beautiful example of this is a loveseat glider - an intimate two-seater couch that has a smooth gliding action rather than a rocker. You can get these upholstered in weather-proof materials, or even in leather or a variety of fabrics that are water resistant in case of a storm - or that can easily be move indoors if they are not.
Most types of wicker furniture are suitable for all-weather use since wicker and cane are highly resistant to rain and sun. It doesn't take long to dry out and then you can put the cushions back on and continue relaxing. Other types of wicker furniture include cocktail cabinets, ottomans and end tables. You can get three-cushion wicker sofas along with a wicker table with a glass top to match.
Aluminum Outdoor Furniture
Much of the outdoor furniture available today is made of aluminum, which itself is rust-proof, but can also be powder coated to a black or antique finish. Examples are bar stools and chairs with fixed or swivel seats, the latter allowing a full 360 degree range of movement. Power-coated aluminum is highly resistant to the elements, and will also resist impact damage such as chipping or scratches; powder-coated items are very durable irrespective of the severity of the weather conditions.
In addition to the chairs and stools, tables are also available in the same finishes. You can get them in a variety of sizes, although if you are unsure then you can't go wrong if you opt for somewhere between 42 inches square - or 48 inches diameter for a round table. Just the right size for a patio, and able to seat at least four and likely more.
Fire Pits for Heat and Fun
Fire pits bring warmth and a feeling of ambience to your patio, or even to a garden or poolside. You can install a table fashioned from an aluminum frame with a ceramic tile top, and fit a fire pit into the center - that would be just perfect with seating arranged round it and the fire burning in the middle for fondues or even barbecuing. It is fabulous for these fall evenings when the summer temperatures are dropping off.
Beneath the fire-pit and the table-top you will find a lava rock storage area for liquified petroleum gas (LPG), and you will also generally find a conversion kit to natural gas available. Once you light the gas beneath the coals, you get a wonderful warm glow that is perfect for these cool fall evenings that are offering a taste of the winter to come. A few beers or glasses of wine around the fire pit with friends is a great way to spend an evening.
Outdoor Living Rooms
Many people use their backyard or patio area as an outdoor living room during the spring and summer. What's the point of living in such a wonderful climate if you are going to spend these lovely evenings indoors. Wicker sofas, chairs and tables are extremely hardy and useful for outdoor use, and your fire pit is ideal for warming up a fondue for evening visitors.
If you have decking or a patio a BBQ island would be perfect, particularly if furnished with aluminum tables and chairs, and perhaps also a TV or a surround system for your favorite CDs. Then you have no need to live indoors at all except to sleep! Maybe that is being a bit over-optimistic, but this type of chic outdoor furniture for gardens and patios can easily put you into a romantic frame of mind.
Where do you find it? Outdoor furniture should be available from your local furniture store, but if not then get out your laptop and you will find a good selection of online furniture stores using the keyword 'outdoor' or 'veranda' furniture.' You are sure to find what you want.
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