How to arrange garden furniture
How to arrange garden furniture
How to arrange garden furniture
Good arrangement of your garden furniture can be an eye-catching and functional way of adding a little comfort to your garden. By following a few simple guidelines, you can improve your garden and make it to look inviting and welcoming to visitors, whilst still keeping function at the forefront. Moreover, a well arranged patio will help to create additional living space for you and your family to enjoy during the summer. And who better than Lazy Susan to give you some easy tips for arranging your garden furniture.
The first thing that you have to do is to make sure that you purchase garden furniture that will fit in the space in which you are going to use it in appropriately. If you choose furniture which is too large for the space available on your patio, it will not allow you to walk freely around your garden. On the other hand, if you choose garden furniture that is a little on the small side for the space you have, then the end result can be a patio that seems empty and incomplete. The second thing you need to consider, is about how the space is currently used by you and your family. You should keep the traffic patterns and walkways clear since they are unlikely to change, and you also need to make sure that all windows and doorways can be fully opened and are easily accessible.
Another great starting point when it comes to first placing new garden furniture is to set the largest piece of your patio furniture against the longest open wall or railing. Generally, this is the table and after you have this piece in place, then it will make it much easier for you to arrange the rest of your garden/patio around it. If you've gone for total relaxation and purchased some large comfy patio chairs, then why not position them close to the table as this will promote easy conversation and help to create an inviting feeling. Also, if you go down this route, then you have to remember to place a small table near your patio chairs so that you have somewhere in a way to pop your drinks and also your favorite gardening magazine. Simply place the tables as you would place the end tables and coffee tables inside your home.
Creating a truly comfortable place to spend time outdoors requires careful selection and arrangement of your garden furniture. Good arrangement can substantially add to the beauty and usefulness of your outdoor space. But, arranging furniture without the traditional boundaries of walls and ceiling can be a bit overwhelming to many people, so following these basic principles will help get you started and create something that fits with layout of your outdoor space.
I can't stress enough the importance of keeping it to scale. You should always plan your garden furniture arrangement based on the size of the patio or deck area that will be used. Also, make sure you carefully consider the number of pieces you have in mind for the space. If the area is quite a bit larger than the furniture you have chosen, one very attractive solution is to create one or two smaller seating areas within the bigger space, keeping one for more formal seating and the other for simply sitting back and relaxing on a hot day. Also, try and think about the shape of things. Depending on the style of your home and the style of your furniture, different shape patterns can be very appealing. With contemporary garden furniture, for example, you may want to try a clean linear and symmetrical arrangement, where as your more traditional furniture by its nature can support a more free-flowing arrangement and diagonal lines.
We speak to many customers who simply don't know what size garden furniture they need or how many pieces they should purchase. They have a large patio or decked area, but they're simply unsure about what they need. In our humble opinion, balance is the key to a successful patio layout. A good outdoor seating area should always facilitate both conversation and relaxation. However, only you know how you and your family like to spend your outdoor time, so just make sure that you arrange your garden furniture to maximize its use. For example, an outdoor patio furniture set can be arranged to help people interact over a meal or a sun lounger can be arranged with a side table and a parasol for pure relaxation.
Lazy Susan's 8 steps to perfect garden furniture arrangement
1. Purchase patio furniture that fits the space you will use it in appropriately.
2. Consider how the space is currently used. Keep the walkways and traffic patterns clear as they are unlikely to change. Make sure doorways and windows are open and accessible.
3. Set your longest piece of patio furniture against the longest wall or railing. Once you have this piece in place, it will make arranging the remaining pieces easier.
4. Place patio chairs close to the longest piece to promote easy conversation and create an inviting feeling.
5. Remember to place small tables near your patio furniture to accommodate drinks etc
6. Accessorise your patio furniture arrangement with extras such as lighting, floor coverings and plants. Outdoor pillows and cushions will add a finishing touch to any furniture arrangement.
7. Keep the area around your barbecue grill out of reach of the furniture and this will keep small children and guests safe while they enjoy your patio.
8. Think of your patio as just another room to decorate and furnish, trust me you'll find that the space will come together more easily.
Measure and analyse the available space
Just as you would for a room inside your home take the measurements of your patio or deck. This most important step is essential for scaling in comfortable sized garden furniture, patio accessories, planters and so on. The next step is to analyse the space you have available and make a note of factors such as the direction your patio is facing, prevailing winds, if any parts of the garden are in sun or shade and any other relevant observations that will impact the quality of people spending time in that space. Draw up a realistic wish list beginning with how you would like to use your patio: relaxation, entertaining friends, BBQ, eating outdoors, spending time with friends and family, play area for your children etc.
Carefully arrange garden furniture and accessories
In order to create a patio that both looks good and is practical, then its important to consider the following criteria very carefully:
Circulation
How will people walk through the space and where will people be sitting down. Ideally, you want to position your sitting area in a location where circulation will not pass directly through, thus making the space distracting, unless you have no choice of course. For creating comfortable seating for conversation, position chairs, sofas, and sun loungers etc towards each other, around 6 to 8 feet apart so that you have a comfortable distance for talking without feeling too close.
Scenic View
What will people be looking at when sitting in your garden? If you aren't fortunate enough to have unspoiled fews of the rolling countryside, then try to create a strong focal points with trees and shrubs in the distance, or planters and garden ornaments closer to the sitting area. Anything to create interest and add a splash of colour!
Dealing with wind and sun
Once you know which way the wind blows, you can make some informed decisions about the placement of certain items. First, if you are going to include a BBQ, then be sure to place it in a location in which the wind will carry the smoke away from your seating. Also, if you have an area with cold wind, then you can block it by planting vertical plants; this can be done by planting trees or shrubs in the ground, or by placing them in planters within or around a part of the patio. Fences and walls can also help. As for sun, these same vertical planes can screen hot, late afternoon sun. And for overhead sun, look at retractable awnings, parasols, trellises, pergolas or arbors.
Creating a sense of enclosure
This is a fantastic way to make your outdoor space more intimate and cosy. Plus, it is also a great way to create a little separation and privacy from your neighbors. Think of the walls and ceilings inside your home: the walls are the vertical plane and the ceiling is the overhead plane. Outdoors these vertical and overhead planes help create the foundations to an outdoor room. While you don't want to overdo it or completely enclose your outdoor space, adding subtle elements such as shrubs, trees, arbors, trellises pergolas can improve the atmosphere of your patio space no end.
Buying patio furniture and accessories
Once you've measured the outdoor space you have designated for your garden furniture, analysed and figured out the exactly where and how you want to arrange your garden furniture, then it's time to begin reviewing your garden furniture and accessory options. If your patio is very small, you may only want to buy 1 or 2 chairs or loungers for relaxation only, and then a small bistro table with 2 chairs for snacking, coffee in the morning etc. If your space is large, you may be looking for a larger seating arrangement: sofas, chairs, coffee tables, in one area and a patio set with umbrella in another. There are many options and styles available and you can learn more about the materials and brands available by visiting a local patio furniture store or by researching and shopping online. With so many different garden furniture options and design styles to choose from you can easily create an outdoor space that will be practical, well used and most importantly, add a little style to your garden. Additional outdoor decorating accessories such as patio lamps, fire pits, garden arbors and trellises, and outdoor heaters fit in well to create a great atmosphere in your garden as well as being extremely functional. The possibilities are endless!
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