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Outdoor furniture: Connecting with nature

With stressful lives and high pressure jobs, it is important to find the time and place during the day to loosen up. People in Pakistan are often so busy that they often forget to stop and smell the rosses. Outdoor places like gardens, balconies and verandas not only enhance the beauty and architectural majesty of a house, they also provide a place for people to take a step back from their tiring schedules and withdraw into  a peaceful, tranquil utopia.

In the West, outdoor patios, porches and backyards, decorated with teak bars, benches, wagon wheel ben-ches and patio tables add to the charm of the house. This same trend is catching on in Pakistan and many furniture shops and interior designers are also offering their skill and expertise to help people better utilise open spaces.

Whether it is the scorching sun, treacherous winds or heavy rainfall, outdoor furniture should be made to resist nature. Fareed Hamza of Home Kraft says, “For outdoor furniture, we use sandstone, fibre glass and wood as they are durable, weather-resistant, in addition to being aesthetically pleasing.” Meanwhile designer Ainee Shehzad believes that, “It is important that the furniture merges with the landscape outside and is in sync with nature. Materials such as wood, stone and fibre glass should be used because they look beautiful and are weather-resistant.” Designer of private design company Le Mosque Elan Humaira Hayat feels, “Normally, outdoor furniture is an extension of the general theme of the entire house; however, other factors such as durability and client preference are also crucial.” She further adds, “For patios and gardens, we use wrought iron and stone. Wood can also be used; however, it is not the best material since wind and water exposure often damage and crack the wood.”

Decorating a garden or terrace is very different from furnishing a living room. Hamza claims that for an important project which includes “providing garden equipment like benches, canopy, columns, planters, three basic things are required: it should be aesthetically pleasing, it must have a useful practical purpose and should be economical for the client.

Rustic Star | Home Improvements

Summer is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy a bit of fresh air and sunshine. There are so many different things to do such as tend to your garden, enjoy a back yard cookout or just sit for a spell and relax from your labors. Choosing a rustic wood bench to sit on during those quiet moments of contemplation allows you to rest comfortably and adds charm to your garden or patio. Outdoor benches are the perfect accompaniment to your other summer furniture and fit almost anywhere in the great out of doors. Choosing one that is on the rustic side, only enhances that out door feel and these benches fit with any décor from that little log cabin to the modern three story lakeside home.

However, with so many different styles of outdoor benches to choose from how does one go about choosing the perfect rustic bench to meet their needs. Here are some tips that may help make that choice easier.

Consider The Location Of Where You Want To Place Your Bench

Where you want to place your rustic wood bench is going to make a difference in the type and style of bench you will choose. For example if this bench is going to be on a porch, deck or patio and used for long periods of relaxing, entertaining and reading then choosing a bench with a back and arms will provide comfortable seating for the entire family and guests as well. However, if you are wanting a bench for the garden that will be used for those shorter rest breaks and that will fit in among those beautiful plants then choosing something without a back and that is little more on the rough hewn side will enhance your garden décor while allowing for that small relaxing break.

A campfire style bench will look great around that outdoor fire pit or under that weeping willow tree and will fit into the surroundings perfectly adding charm and warmth to any outdoor gathering. However, a settee style bench or even a tete-a-tete with a built in stand for drinks will serve you better for observing that backyard volleyball game or simply watching the stars.

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