While enjoying a good book accompanied by a cup of your favourite tea or coffee does make for a relaxing afternoon, imagine all that relaxation being doubled when done outside in the fresh air. Joys like this make life worthwhile and bring awareness of how little we need to spark up that happiness we so long for. This is what makes your patio be your favourite part of the home regardless of the season. If you are living in a temperate climate zone, you have to decorate your patio with the right set of furniture that can withstand the sunny days of spring and summer as well as the humid and cold ones of autumn and winter if you lack storage space.
Same as with styling up your living room or bedroom interior, decorating the outdoor corner has to be planned step by step so you get a harmonious atmosphere that would give off a soothing feeling. While it is important to include a chair here and there to pair it with a table, the sofa is the piece designed for your outdoor comfort which is what makes it the most desired and unrivalled piece of furniture. There are myriad of choices of a patio sofa that you can find, and these three steps below can guide you through so that you make the most out of your purchase.
When you look through the sofas for patio available for sale, before you set your eyes on a particular model, you have to make sure you take size into consideration. To avoid getting a patio sofa that is a feast for the eyes but is too big for your cute as a button patio, measure up the space you have. Also, think whether you will have enough space for the rest of the furniture pieces, like a coffee table and maybe an additional chair. This is also related to the shape of the sofa since there are many shapes you will come across. The Encore Outdoor Wicker Day Bed with its nest-like shape and plush cushions is perfect for your outdoor fun while soaking up the sun.
Speaking of wicker, the material should be next on your priority list. Since it is quality you should be after, to endure weather conditions as well as serve you in the long run, you have to know a bit more about the different types of materials. Rattan and wicker are both similar choices, and with the given finishing treatment, they are weather resistant and can absorb stains. Metals, such as aluminium, iron and steel, are also another durable option but unlike rattan and wicker, they are heavy. Plastic is another option but with time it is susceptible to losing its colour when exposed to a lot of sunlight.
Along with serving the purpose of comfort, the sofa is also a decorative piece and can have a great influence on the style of your patio. While materials carry beauty with them, the kind of cushions you choose can be decisive in amping up the sofa bed style. The fabrics can be either synthetic or natural, the natural ones demanding more specific maintenance treatments and care, such as frequent cleaning and avoiding exposure to humidity.
