Sunday, July 24, 2011

Choose The Right Outdoor Furniture Table

By Tyler Morris


It is very important to choose the right outdoor furniture table for your garden. The wrong one will make your life miserable as you will see it every day when you go out to enjoy the fresh air. However the right one will make you want to stay outside enjoying your garden for longer.

So how do you pick the correct outdoor furniture table? It is easy if you already have some garden furnishings in place. You simply pick the table that best matches the set you already own. So if you have metal garden furniture you would pick a metal table over a wooden one and vice versa.

Pick a table made from the right materials. If you are going to leave the outdoor table outdoors all year round it must be protected from the weather. You can treat various metal and wood tables by applying a layer of protective coating usually once a year. Some climates are very harsh in winter so you may want to consider putting the table in storage for at least part of the year. Looking after your garden furniture will pay dividends as it will last much longer saving you money on replacements.

Pick a table that is big enough for your current family and able to expand if you have some guests. You can find tables that extend when needed but remain a manageable size the rest of the time. There is nothing worse than having a family celebration with nowhere for your guests to eat in comfort. Buy some additional chairs and stools so that everyone has somewhere to sit.

If you have yet to buy your outdoor furniture table it pays to shop around. If you wait until the middle of winter to make your purchase you may find a better deal although a smaller range on offer than if you buy at the height of summer.




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