Summer is officially patio season, and time to sweep out the cobwebs. Wash down the outdoor furniture and rake up all the leaves and give your patio a new facelift. Cushions & pillows are highly versatile, so style up your patio and outdoor entertainment area, by introducing these great accessories. These cushions and pillows will ensure that the area is both, inviting and comfortable for your guests.
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Colourful cushions and pillows
Ever wanted to rejuvenate your patios? Patios are the perfect outdoor places where one can enjoy freshest air and sock up the sun and perhaps even hear the birds chirping. It is also the perfect place to hang out with invited guests and family. Now if you are looking to renovate it and get that patio theme that you have been thinking of, then you should remember one thing, patio cushions and pillows.
Maybe, you have the budget and are willing to spend extra money, to make your patio the perfect outdoor place. If so, then new theme furniture and many contrasting cushions and pillows, is the way to go. If you already have patio furniture and would like to keep it, do a little maintenance on the furniture, before adding cushions and pillows. Colourful cushions and pillows will not only add an array of colour, but will also make the garden furniture more comfortable.
Spruce up the furniture
Although there are all types of high priced approaches to an outdoor living space, most of us start small and try to stay within a budget. The patio and outdoor furniture needs a clean up, so begin with a bottle of cleaning liquid and spray the plastic and painted furniture. Be sure to wear gloves before commencing, and then on completion, take an old towel to wipe the furniture dry.
To give the furniture a complete facelift, use a black spray paint to touch up all metal areas on the furniture. Now, may be the time to spray paint all the furniture and use the special paints that will adhere to plastic furniture.
Group your outdoor furniture in a conversation-friendly manner, remembering to avoid having the sun in ones eyes, while sitting. Maybe a built-in braai is part of the arrangement, be sure that seating is not in direct line of smoke or too much heat. Give all the pots a new look, with a bright colour paint, and place the pot plants in groups around the outside of the furniture
Adding a few finishes
Movable furniture, such as a rolling tea trolley, is great additions, which can be used in multiple ways, from a corner bar to a centrally located buffet server.
If don’t have a large table set up, place smaller cocktail tables near the seating. Make sure the table tops are waterproof or add colour-coordinated coasters.
Candles and lanterns are a must. and flameless candles are great for patios because they’re immune to wind. Lanterns, although a natural for candles, can also be used as props, filled with everything from seashells or decorative ornaments to flowers.
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