The Outdoor Room - Durability, Design and Beyond
Today enjoying outdoor spaces has taken on its own persona with the creation of the Outdoor Room.
Although not entirely a new concept, Outdoor Rooms have recently grown in popularity and encompass furnishings for maximizing use and enjoyment.
From outdoor art to all-weather rugs, creating Outdoor Rooms is all the rage.
Current buzz words like "cocooning" or "stay-cationing" point to the popularity of a trend in inhabiting, dressing and enjoying the spaces outside our back doors.
For some, outdoor living by design can be accomplished simply.
For the true enthusiast of the outdoor room concept, it is a conscious decorating investment.
With quality furnishing, styles not only create the maximum in relaxation comfort, but are built for optimum lifespan in the out-of-doors.
A few tips, can help in making a lasting choice.
1.
Durability of Construction...
From wood to plastic, many constructions are being used in the creation of outdoor furnishings.
An extremely durable choice is cast aluminum.
"The ability to survive in the elements is a key benefit of cast aluminum," said Rory Rehmert, vice president of sales and marketing for casual furniture manufacturer, Pride Family Brands, a 30 year veteran of the outdoor industry and a past board member of the International Casual Furniture Association.
"Attention to the finishing also is important when choosing metal furnishings and accessories.
" Currently, a process known as "Powder-coat" is considered the most durable and involves applying to the metal elements a plastic-type shell that seals the metal and prohibits rust.
2.
Fashion Forward...
When furnishings are selected for the out-of-doors, durability and low maintenance should be a first concern; but the fun part is the ability to add color and style.
Outdoor fabrics for cushions and accessories today are full of decorative weaves, designs and lots of color.
Keeping that color is all in making the right choice.
Per Rehmert, the optimum choice is solution dyed fabrics.
"Solution-dyed acrylics are colorfast in direct sun as well as are soft to the touch.
" Major brands to check out are Sunbrella(R) and Outdura(R).
Both are fade resistant and can be washed with a 5 to 1 / water to bleach solution for easy clean up of stains or to eliminate mildew.
With the resistance to bleach, these fabrics stay colorful even pool-side.
3.
Pulling it Together...
Outdoor furnishings today are being created to completely outfit an outdoor space.
From entire living room set ups to dining for a crowd, selections are endless.
With indoor relaxation styles moving outdoors, the availability of dad's favorite, the recliner, now made of cast aluminum with oversized weather resistant fabric cushions is no surprise.
Also hot right now are outdoor storage options.
"Functional and beautiful, units are available in all-weather woven aluminum in multiple sizes with finishes to coordinate with outdoor seating," said Rehmert.
Beginning beyond your back door, creating an Outdoor Room can end up providing enjoyment beyond your dreams.
Although not entirely a new concept, Outdoor Rooms have recently grown in popularity and encompass furnishings for maximizing use and enjoyment.
From outdoor art to all-weather rugs, creating Outdoor Rooms is all the rage.
Current buzz words like "cocooning" or "stay-cationing" point to the popularity of a trend in inhabiting, dressing and enjoying the spaces outside our back doors.
For some, outdoor living by design can be accomplished simply.
For the true enthusiast of the outdoor room concept, it is a conscious decorating investment.
With quality furnishing, styles not only create the maximum in relaxation comfort, but are built for optimum lifespan in the out-of-doors.
A few tips, can help in making a lasting choice.
1.
Durability of Construction...
From wood to plastic, many constructions are being used in the creation of outdoor furnishings.
An extremely durable choice is cast aluminum.
"The ability to survive in the elements is a key benefit of cast aluminum," said Rory Rehmert, vice president of sales and marketing for casual furniture manufacturer, Pride Family Brands, a 30 year veteran of the outdoor industry and a past board member of the International Casual Furniture Association.
"Attention to the finishing also is important when choosing metal furnishings and accessories.
" Currently, a process known as "Powder-coat" is considered the most durable and involves applying to the metal elements a plastic-type shell that seals the metal and prohibits rust.
2.
Fashion Forward...
When furnishings are selected for the out-of-doors, durability and low maintenance should be a first concern; but the fun part is the ability to add color and style.
Outdoor fabrics for cushions and accessories today are full of decorative weaves, designs and lots of color.
Keeping that color is all in making the right choice.
Per Rehmert, the optimum choice is solution dyed fabrics.
"Solution-dyed acrylics are colorfast in direct sun as well as are soft to the touch.
" Major brands to check out are Sunbrella(R) and Outdura(R).
Both are fade resistant and can be washed with a 5 to 1 / water to bleach solution for easy clean up of stains or to eliminate mildew.
With the resistance to bleach, these fabrics stay colorful even pool-side.
3.
Pulling it Together...
Outdoor furnishings today are being created to completely outfit an outdoor space.
From entire living room set ups to dining for a crowd, selections are endless.
With indoor relaxation styles moving outdoors, the availability of dad's favorite, the recliner, now made of cast aluminum with oversized weather resistant fabric cushions is no surprise.
Also hot right now are outdoor storage options.
"Functional and beautiful, units are available in all-weather woven aluminum in multiple sizes with finishes to coordinate with outdoor seating," said Rehmert.
Beginning beyond your back door, creating an Outdoor Room can end up providing enjoyment beyond your dreams.
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