For those lucky enough to have an outdoor space, whether it is a terrace, a balcony or a real garden, the choice of outdoor furniture is crucial (for example a garden lounge on Maisons du Monde) if you want to enjoy maximum comfort even in the open air, without sacrificing style.
A garden or terrace is an extension of one’s home, as well as a privileged place for relaxation and moments of leisure or sharing, with family or friends.
Whether it’s for a lunch in the shade of a pergola, to relax with a book or for a barbecue or an aperitif with friends, furnishing your garden is the sine qua non condition for quality outdoor moments, in the name of comfort and conviviality, without sacrificing style.
It will be necessary to take into consideration several parameters to choose the objects or installations that best suit your tastes and needs.
First of all, what do you need? The choice of garden furniture is vast: hammocks, lanterns, living rooms, tables, chairs, rocking chairs, benches… You are spoiled for choice.
The materials used to build objects intended for outdoor spaces are varied and there is no shortage of choice: as far as wooden or wood-like parts are concerned, we can include teak, acacia, bamboo, wicker and willow vine. They are all robust woods and particularly resistant to the most varied weather and weather conditions. They are also very aesthetic and allow you to give a welcoming, warm and convivial look to your garden.
As far as metal parts are concerned, we can mention for example aluminum, iron and black steel.
Finally, you can also choose from various types of plastic, such as woven resin or rattan, which are very well preserved and easy to clean.
Finally, if you want to add a little softness to the whole, you can opt for cushions or fabrics of various types and shapes. The most popular materials for outdoor cushions or fabrics used to make up hammocks, rugs or curtains are linen, hemp and cotton, thanks to the high resistance and ease of washing they offer.
Once you have understood what you need, based on tastes and needs, all you have to do is think about the style. Here too, the possibilities are endless but, for those who still don’t have a clear idea about it, here is an essential selection of the most popular furnishing styles:
– Industrial: raw, rough, discontinuous and scratched surfaces and finishes, for an authentic and resolutely contemporary atmosphere.
– Rustic: soft lines, warm and natural materials (wood, stone, wrought iron, ceramics) for a warm and reassuring atmosphere.
– Vintage: a leap into other eras, thanks to recycled objects or from the universe of modern antiques, for a unique and original atmosphere.
– Scandinavian: clear and minimalist but still warm geometries, purity of lines, natural materials (wood, wool) and rather light and pastel shades, for a clean and relaxing atmosphere.
– Ethnic: evocation of travels and distant lands thanks to raw or refined materials and bold and improbable but still harmonious combinations, for an exotic atmosphere.
– Boho Chic: bohemian style that refers to the hippie aesthetic of the seventies, with colorful fabrics, natural materials and patchwork, for a decidedly cheerful and retro atmosphere.
– Shabby Chic: combination of materials with a “worn” effect and a classic and baroque style. White-beige-gray tones, for a chic and original atmosphere.
– Modern classic: clarity of shapes and lines, and combinations tending towards monochrome, for a compact, orderly and functional but still modern atmosphere.
– Contemporary: precise and vectorial lines, efficiency, purity and preferably green materials.
Now that you have clearer ideas, all you have to do is find the furniture of your dreams: happy shopping and good relaxation in the open air!
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