Surprisingly, buying new furniture for the garden can be more difficult than buying furniture for your living room as it will need to be more hardwearing, and very versatile. These tips will help you pick exactly what you need.
What is the purpose of your garden furniture?
Will you be using your garden furniture for al fresco entertaining, with friends and family gathered for lunch or a summer barbecue? Or do you need somewhere to sit with a cuppa as you unwind after a day at work? Or maybe you need somewhere quiet to retreat to with a good book and a glass of wine? Your answers will determine the style of furniture you need – do you need a formal dining set, relaxed seating or perhaps a functional bench?
How big is your garden?
An 8-place dining set is probably not going to sit well on a high rise balcony so think carefully about the size of the space you have for your furniture. Equally, will a single reclining garden chair look lost if your garden is on a par with a stately home?
Measure the space available for garden furniture
Measure the space you have, remembering to leave sufficient room around the furniture for people to negotiate it safely and comfortably. When furnishing a patio or decked area, consider what else will be used on it – if you buy a large dining set, will there still be room for a grill or fire pit? If you are creating a quiet area, there are lots of smaller pieces of garden furniture that are perfect for modest spaces. Always read the item descriptions too – all our garden furniture shows detailed measurements to help you.
Make a wish list of garden furniture
This is a really good way to prioritise your purchases! Make a list of everything you would like in an ideal world – do you want somewhere to sit and eat? Or do you dream of a reading nook where you can escape to with a book? Do you need durable, child-friendly pieces that will survive the rough and tumble of a growing family? Once you have a list, pare it back to what you want most and, if budget allow, go down the list.
Wooden garden furniture from Witham Timber
Wooden garden furniture is a fabulous choice for anyone looking for durable and sturdy pieces that will last for years. We carry a range of softwood garden furniture and hardwood garden furniture that includes a solution for every occasion. Left in its original state, our timber furniture suits a natural or rustic aesthetic but painted softwood furniture can coordinate with every type of garden décor.
All our softwood pieces are very heavy duty (perfect for young families) and are made from pressure treated timber which gives them a chunky look. The range includes single benches and seats that are perfect when creating a get-away-from-it-all quiet place, as well as tables and bench sets that are ideal for boisterous youngsters.
Our range of hardwood furniture consists of quality pieces built to endure and includes benches and seats and tables and bench sets suitable for grown up al fresco dining.
How to maintain timber garden furniture
Softwood and hardwood furniture each need to be maintained regularly to get the maximum life span from them. Our blog has a section dedicated to all aspects of furniture, including a useful guide to storing it safely and how to protect it over winter.
If you would like to ask our experienced sales team anything about timber garden furniture, please call us on 01205 359188 or email us at sales@withamtimber.co.uk