Posted by admin | Posted in Patio Furniture General | Posted on 23-07-2010
Rattan furniture gives your outdoor space an interesting tropical touch. Their charm is favored in outdoor spaces because of the fresh look they inspire. They grow more beautiful over time and last a long time when properly maintained and cared for. They are available in various designs and styles and can be used with other materials to come up with furniture that combines the advantages of different materials.
Furniture constructed with rattan are made from sustainable materials. Rattan grows faster than trees and therefore offers a more sustainable source of raw materials. Some companies have rattan plantations where they grow what they need for the construction of their pieces. This means that forests where this palm grows do not have to be disturbed.
Rattan can be bent and shaped into various designs as they have a degree of flexibility. They are durable and will last many years. They are also lightweight so they are easy o move around if you’re in the habit of constantly rearranging your furniture. If you’re looking for a new look for your outdoor space, try rattan pieces and see your space come alive with style.
Posted by admin | Posted in Patio Furniture General | Posted on 05-07-2010
Lighting your outdoor space is an important part of decorating your outdoor space. If you’re not sure how to go about lighting your space, here are a few suggestions.
• Choose an architectural focal point. Your focal point can also be anything that you want to draw attention on, like maybe the pool, a tree, or a walkway. Light the focal point in a way that it enhances its best features. If you have a fountain in the middle of the garden, you can use uplighting or place lights in the water itself. If you want visitors to focus on a walkway, place uplights along the sides of the walkway.
• Make sure the lights are hidden except when they’re meant to be decorative. Hide the lights in a clump of bushes or leaves or behind a garden architecture. Make sure the focus is not on the light itself but on the object you want to focus on.
• Be sure to light walkways and doors. Just because you’re into decorative lighting, doesn’t mean you forget functionality. Light your walkways, arc ways, and doors properly so that guests won’t have a difficult time finding their way around your outdoor space.
For more lighting ideas, check out our Outdoor Lighting Guide.
