The British summertime is a messy season of mixed weather. It can offer up glorious sunshine and record temperatures one day: wind, rain, hailstones and thunderstorms the next day. This makes planning a garden layout difficult and ensures that when you are looking for that new garden lounger set to put the finishing touches on your garden aesthetic, you should really be looking for the best in all weather garden furniture, that will withstand the best and the worst of the weather that the British summertime can throw at you.
Blurring the lines of inside and outside the home
Inside and outside the home has become a blurred line in recent years when it comes to deciding on what type of furniture you own. For many of us who are lucky enough to have a garden space with enough room for furniture, deciding what types of garden furniture work best for the space you have to work with. Homeowners want to make the most of the furniture they can use outdoors, making the garden space an area where they can relax or entertain, as well as plant flowers and plants and look at the greenery.
Benefits of all weather garden furniture
There are a few benefits to purchasing all weather garden furniture, primarily that of durability and longevity. Outdoor furniture must have the characteristics to withstand the weather, as the British weather is up and down, at all times. Go for premium-quality materials to ensure that it is a long-term investment that lasts, with furniture that stands against all types of weather, looks great in design and style, and offers low maintenance (which is a plus point for the British summertime where it rains a lot and a quick wipe down of the furniture makes it easy to set-up the garden).
Tips for keeping garden furniture long-lasting
Obviously, choosing rust-resistant, stainless steel garden furniture will help keep the bones of the furniture functioning well for many years, but what about the furnishings, such as the cushions? What can you do to ensure that the entire garden furniture set stays in good condition?
First, you should store your garden furniture cushions indoors. A light bit of rain won’t cause too much damage to garden furniture but remember to bring the cushions inside overnight and whenever there is heavy rain expected. Water damage leaves stains and smells that can be difficult to overcome. If you have furniture covers, make sure that they are breathable, as otherwise, furnishings can become damp and suffer with mould quite easily.
To be honest, unless it is a torrential rainstorm for the entirety of this British summer, you should only really use garden furniture covers during the winter, when you are not using the garden area for socialising and relaxing. With weatherproof materials, you don’t need to cover furniture when the temperature is warmer, as they are naturally resistant to the weather. During winter, the covers will help to add another layer to protect against snow, rain, dirt and debris (such as falling leaves), frost and snow.
It is so important to purchase all weather garden furniture for your back garden when you live in Britain. The summertime in this country is often wet and cold, with bright, sunny spells that means that when you do want to spend time with family and friends in your back garden, or just time alone to relax with a glass of wine and a book, that you can sit out there without worrying about damaged furniture. Rust-resistant furniture ensures that however bad the weather gets, the furniture does not become discoloured and damaged if the weather is bad. Choosing a supplier of luxury garden furniture with a good reputation will help you to find the perfect garden furniture set to match your garden and style.