Springtime Is Approaching; Add New Life to Your Outdoor Space
If you're ready to put away your winter boots and jackets it's a pretty good sign that you've got Spring fever. There is nothing better than feeling the warmth of the sun hitting your head and shoulders and a balmy breeze after a long cold winter of wishing and waiting for things to heat up. The outdoors is one place that people love to congregate, hang out with friends, get some sun and catch up on a little rest and relaxation. Decorating your outdoor space no matter how small or large is a great way to start your intro to the spring and summer months. Whether you're on a tight budget or have ideas for purchasing new outdoor furniture and cushions, nowadays your options are endless. A little creativity and an open mind will make transforming your outdoor space simple and affordable.
When you're thinking about furniture placement outdoors, it's no different from setting up a living room or family room space. You want that cozy casual feeling. Think about placing the largest piece of furniture in the center of your patio, facing a nice focal point, like a pool, view of a beautiful landscape or a water fixture, this helps your guests and yourself to be able to find a good place to land the eye when you're sitting. If you have an existing fire pit or outdoor fire place this will be an ideal focal point to gather your furniture around. If you already have existing outdoor furniture that may need a little boost, don't be afraid to paint it. By simply spray painting your pre-existing tables and chairs, you can turn your furniture from shabby to fabulous and save tremendously.
If you want maximum impact for a good price, consider custom cushions. Outdoor cushions and throw pillows instantly bring comfort and style to any outdoor area. One of the best ways to order custom or replacement cushions is to go online. Most people wouldn't think to order anything custom online yet there are online companies that provide easy ways to order great custom cushions without the hassle of dealing with retailers, long lines and fewer choice options.
Outdoor fabrics are not a new concept but they have come a long way in quality, fabric design and performance. Depending on your taste, you can go with a more sophisticated palette like neutral tone seat cushions with throw pillows made with subtle patterns and stripes or neutral patterned seat cushions with solid neutral pillows. If you love color, red tones paired with gold works well together. Modern color choices are deep browns and blacks mixed with blue green or citrus yellow and orange. It's all very easy to select when you order online because you have suggested fabrics and color wheels to help anyone get a great designer look.
Outdoor drapes are becoming a desired option as well. Hanging them on pergolas, gazebo's and porch columns look chic and elegant. They can add privacy and seclusion in a back yard space and bring setting to an outdoor dinner party. Outdoor drapes are made from premium outdoor fabrics so they can weather any storm and stay up year round. Other shading products like umbrellas and retractable awnings are perfect for providing shade from the sun and protection from rain. Even with our busy hectic schedules, find time this spring to add another room to your home. Creating your outdoor room can be easy and fun and you don't have to spend a lot to make your next outdoor get together special. Your friends and family will love and thank you for it.
Article: Anita Winter
Replacement Cushions Add Life to Old Furniture
It's the time of year when we go outside. The chill of winter is finally gone for good; spring is beckoning us to come out and play. For some of us, going outside means looking at the outdoor patio furniture and their raggedy old cushions. Did you know that you can get replacement cushions for much less than buying all new furniture?
Replacement cushions can add new life to old furniture by freshening it up a bit. With the broad range of outdoor fabrics available, you can match most any dcor or color scheme. You can get replacement cushions for your chairs, chaise lounges, wicker furniture, benches, or whatever type of outdoor furniture you have. Replacement cushions can be customized to your specifications. You can get the fabric, filling, and dimensions that you need to fit your furniture exactly. So if you need chaise lounge cushions that have a little notch cut out to fit around the arms, you can get that. Customizing your replacement cushions means they will fit like a glove. This can make even lower end furniture look high end.
I got a patio set last year on clearance from a local furniture store. I knew it was not the best furniture, but the price lured me in. It was just too good to pass up. As I expected, the cushions were faded and showing wear by the end of the summer. So over the winter I ordered replacement cushions. I got a soft color called Merritt Mint by Sunbrella that is just perfect. It looks amazing on the walnut-colored resin wicker furniture. It's so soothing and inviting. The old cushions were very bright and a little obnoxious! And the Sunbrella fabric even has a five year warranty against fading! So my furniture will look fabulous for years to come. With new cushions, I feel like I have new furniture too!
by Markay Auen
