Even though the Patio Furniture Kingston are covered in snow, now is the time to think about what you'd like to see on that patio this summer. Patio furniture is a special category because it is subjected to all the rigors of the weather and yet has to be comfortable against the bared skin of summer clothing styles. Two types of patio furniture, wood or high-tech poly, are popular. The traditional wooden furniture is sturdy and can be fixed by the average homeowner when needed. The poly furniture looks similar in style but is made from recycled plastic and keeps its color well. Either one is a good choice.
Choose your patio furniture carefully. The dimensions of the existing patio are important, as is its location by the house. Southern exposures will be more comfortable with umbrellas to shade the sun. Western locations can use umbrellas at a slant to block the setting sun from your eyes. Think about where the shade is and when you are apt to be using the patio. Think about the practicalities of that patio, what last summer was like, and it will help you decide which furniture will work best for your home. What activities will be taking place? Will there be picnics, coffee by the birdfeeder, or games at a table? Is there a fire ring or plans for one --and the room to put chairs around it? Each new activity means more furniture is needed unless you are going to eat from your lap or lean against the table to see the campfire. Every home will have a different wish list and need different furniture to make those wishes a reality.
How many people use the patio? It isn't just a matter of fitting the furniture there, think about every piece of that patio furniture being used at a party, plus navigating between them. Does there need to be space for moving chairs back or an umbrella to go up? How hard will it be to get up from the table when it is full of friends? Empty nesters may only need four Adirondack-style chairs (when friends come over) looking out over the flower beds. Families require space at a table for kids to do messy crafts outside. That patio furniture can go out on the lawn, too, because it is resistant to moisture. You will want to think about moving it when you mow, though!
In fact, there's a lot of outdoor furniture available:
• chairs & tables
• park benches
• picnic tables
• gliders
• hanging swings & lawn swings
• rocking, lounge, & Adirondack chairs
• arbors, footbridges, mailboxes & wishing wells
• pub tables & outdoor bars
Patios in Kingston get used all year round when the weather allows for it. A warm spell in the winter brings out hopeful homeowners enjoying the sun, even if they have to bundle up to do it. Spring and Fall are lovely times to enjoy a bright day and watch the changes in the landscape. But in order to enjoy your patio, you need to have a place to sit. Now is the time to think about the patio furniture you will be using when the weather allows.