Space Efficient Patio Furniture

Summer is here, which means lots of evenings outdoors: barbecuing, entertaining and relaxing. A nice chair to sit in and a place to rest your drink are key to enjoying this warm, treasured season!

However, for many of us, a new, full size patio furniture set may be out of the question. Maybe for financial reasons, or maybe for lack of space, but whatever the reason, be hopeful that you can find patio furniture that fits both your patio and your budget.

• One way to go is to go look for used furniture. Garage sales, second hand stores and flea-markets are all great places to find semi-used, and affordable outdoor furniture.

• Another option is to look around your own garage and home. Do you have an old simple dining set in the garage that you’ve been waiting to give away? Think outside of the box and see if you can use these pieces on your patio or in the garden. Metal is an obvious choice, but even wood can be sanded or primed and then painted whatever color you want with outdoor-friendly paint.

• A third option is to find room in your budget for an affordable patio furniture set. I love this Folding Director’s Chair Set because not only is it affordable, it’s also as space-efficient as furniture can come. Everything folds, including the table, so if you live in a condo or apartment and only have a small patio, you can keep the pieces folded up in the corner of the space, only bringing them out when you need them. The pieces are made of hardwood, with a very beautiful, natural look, a perfect complement for any outdoor setting. Pair them with a colorful umbrella to create a European cafe feel, right in your own backyard!

Posted June 15, 2009, filed in Product of the week, New Products, Less is More