Outdoor weather is around the bend and soon there will be plenty of lazy afternoons that warrant cooling down underneath a tree and some really cool furniture. When it comes to outdoor spaces, less is more and furniture that lets the grass, trees, shrubs and flowers stand out is key – if it comes recycled or upcycled, even better! Here are a few furniture options to consider for your outdoor spaces:
Up-cycled pallets
We have raved about pallet furniture for home interiors. Pallets are perfect for your garden furniture too because the wood comes seasoned and does not warp. It also wears and ages beautifully.
Tyre seats
Tyre furniture is another genius way to furnish your outdoor space while getting rid of old tyres. There are several options of up cycling tyres into furniture and most are easy DIY projects.
Rattan furniture
Rattan furniture is a bit pricey and durable as well. Due to the high demand, manufacturers are on their toes to annually produce sleek rattan furniture. Rattan tables come with a glass top in most which makes it easy to maintain a clean table top.
Wrought iron
Wrought iron furniture is a good choice for Victorian and Old World themed gardens. Iron being a malleable material allows you to custom makes any style and design of furniture that you can dream of.
Log & driftwood
Driftwood and log furniture are perfect for outdoor furniture because they blend in well with the nature while maintaining a raw whimsical look. This furniture can be made from as few as three stray pieces of log. One tree stump can turn into a table and two stumps with a plank running across will give you a bench.
Hay stools
Whereas hay lacks the all-weather endurance quality that is a pre-requisite for outdoor furniture, it makes for comfortable and minimalist seating. Drape your hay with soft pillows or fabric padding to make it more comfortable. Whatever you do, do not leave your haystacks in the rain’s path.