How to Choose the Right Lawn Furniture for Your Outdoor Space

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Adirondack Furniture is here with a helpful guide on how to design and choose the best lawn furniture for your outdoor space and lifestyle. 

Make a Plan: What You Need From Your Lawn Furniture 

The first step is to make a plan. No doubt, you have some idea about how you want to use and decorate your patio or deck. Some are dreaming of outdoor dining to hold family dinners or host friends on warm summer nights. Some want to create a private oasis to lounge in the relaxing peace of their back garden. Many want to create a seated gathering space for friends and family – extending the family room for a more indoor-outdoor lifestyle.  

Each goal inspires a slightly different selection for your lawn furniture. 

Outdoor Dining 

Outdoor dining centers around the table. Choose whether you’d prefer a classic patio table surrounded by outdoor chairs or perhaps a large coffee table surrounded by padded seating, both are popular forms of patio dining. The patio table offers more formal upright dinner events, while your padded seating offers a more relaxed, kick-back way to enjoy barbecue with friends and family. For a more casual feel, you can even add a picnic table to your lawn. 

Seating for Social Gatherings 

How much seating do you want from your lawn furniture? Planning for big groups, you might want an emplaced sectional or lightweight wood and folding chairs for more flexible gathering sizes. 

Alternately, you might be planning to keep your lawn furniture design more private and relaxing. One or two lawn chairs with a little table for your drink and reading glasses can make any back porch or patio feel like a personal escape. 

Porch Swings Gliders, and Rocking Chairs 

Don’t forget the best part of your lawn furniture collection: swings and lounging options. Porch swings hang from sturdy beams above, gliders rock on a smooth mechanism below, and of course, rocking chairs rock on their own curved rails. Each provide their own gentle, soothing effect encouraging long conversations or sun-dappled naps. 

Match Your Space with Lawn Furniture Size and Shape 

Don’t forget to measure your space. The best lawn furniture arrangement makes ideal use of your deck and patio space – feeling comfortable and cozy without feeling crowded.  

Start by measuring the size of your deck and/or the lawn area where your outdoor furniture will go. Then map out the footprint of each piece of lawn furniture you consider, and put together a collection that create a comfortable yet maneuverable social area within the space. 

You can use floorplan apps to make this easy, there are tons of free web and mobile options that can quickly map a few rectangles of the right sizes to ensure your outdoor lawn furniture fits perfectly in your space. 

Best Lawn Furniture Materials for Your Design 

What about lawn furniture materials? As you may know, some materials are much more comfortable than others for lawn furniture. We prefer the smooth, non-scorching surface of either natural wood or a maintenance-free poly. 

Durable and Weather-Resistant 

Look for lawn furniture materials that are durable and resistant to the weather. A heavier weight resists blowing away in the wind, while a sealed and well-made material will resist wind and sun for years of comfortable service. 

Scorch-Free Patio Furniture 

Veer away from metal patio furniture and dark-colored plastic that can scorch your legs. back, or arms in the summer. Natural hardwood and poly lawn furniture are cool and non-scorching during the summer season when you are most likely to enjoy your outdoor spaces. 

Quick-Drying Cushions 

If you choose padded lawn furniture, don’t forget to make sure the cushions are quick-drying and resistant to the local weather. Patio furniture often gets rained on, and cushions that are sun-dried by noon the next day will keep your lawn furniture comfy and welcoming all season long. 

To discover the perfect lawn furniture for your deck, patio, or the lawn itself, visit Adirondack Furniture’s two convenient locations in Syracuse and East Syracuse!  [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]