2.
INVEST IN QUALITY
OUTDOOR
FURNITURE.
e old adage "I'm not rich
enough to buy cheap" is
true. Invest in good quality
outdoor furniture, the kind
that won't rust or break
because the legs on the
chair are thin or the colors
fade the first year. When
shopping, check consumer
reports and reviews before
making your final decision.
3.
OUTDOOR
FURNITURE NEEDS
A LITTLE TLC.
Just because it's outdoor
furniture, does not mean
you will always leave it
outdoors. Keeping the
furniture under an awning
or umbrella can make a
difference and may add
longevity. Take note that
some outdoor furniture
companies offer covers
when ready for storage.
4.
MAKE EACH SPACE
UNIQUE.
If you have several
outdoor spaces, consider
making each unique.
Nowadays, there are many
choices. Some outdoor
furniture can be hard to
distinguish if it is intended
for indoors or out. If the
space allows it, you can
create a reading area
with a bird cage swing,
hammock or a love seat.
5.
ADD SOME
WARMTH FOR
CHILLY NIGHTS.
Spring is the start of
favorable weather, sure,
but evenings can prove
to be chilly. If the space
allows, try a built-in-
fireplace. For smaller
spaces, you might
consider a free-standing
lamp, elevated fire-pit,
or heat lamps for the
alfresco-look.
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