Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Patio Furniture

The remnants of summer are quickly slipping by, and with them go all of those languid days and nights spent lying outdoors. But before you decide to hibernate for the next half a year or so indoors, there is something you should take into consideration: right now is the ideal moment to get brand-new patio furniture that you’ll be able to use starting the next year’s summer season.

Late summer is the time of year when you can get some of the greatest bargains on outdoor furniture. This is similar to how January is the most popular period for “white sales,” which is when you can find the best price on linens. Throughout September, there are opportunities to make excellent purchases; but, to take advantage of these opportunities, you must first make enough preparations. Homeowners may be duped by these amazing discounts in several different ways, including failing to educate themselves on the relevant materials and failing to take the local environment into account because in the summertime most homeowners love to buy lounges. Avoid becoming that homeowner at all costs! If you can steer clear of the following common blunders, you’ll soon be able to enjoy that patio in comfort.

1. Deciding to leave the measuring tape at home- We cannot stress this point enough: before you travel to the store (or shop online), measure the area in which the item will be placed. There is no alternative for accurate measurements, even though you may believe you have accurately eyeballed your deck. In addition, you should not only write down the measurements, but it is also a great idea to pick up some painter’s tape and outline shapes on the floor of the patio where you would like to position the furniture. This way, you’ll know whether or not there’s enough space for your french doors to fly open, and (before you make a purchase) whether or not the table you assumed would match has to be significantly scaled down instead.

2. Skipping past the topic of the materials and the quality- It’s easy to be sidetracked by a fashionable design or a vivid colour when you’re attempting to build a patio that stands out from the crowd. On the other hand, if you don’t look into the craftsmanship of the structure or the materials used, you may as well be throwing your money away. (Of course, the same can be said about the furniture that is kept inside.) However, take into consideration the environmental factors that your outdoor furniture will be subjected to; do you want to spend money on something that will quickly become unusable?

How can you tell what won’t deteriorate, what won’t be affected by prolonged exposure to the elements, and what won’t fade when exposed to the sun? Before you go shopping, do some study, and don’t be hesitant to ask questions of those who are more knowledgeable than you. Also, go ready to jot down some notes, since purchasing outdoor furniture may be a little bit like doing research.