Having a terrace is the height of happiness for those who love to bask in the sun during hot summer days. And in the evening, the terrace turns into a little corner of paradise for small parties and aperitifs. But for this to become possible, you have to find the furniture that best meets your expectations and that matches the style of this new living room.
To find the dream furniture for the terrace, you have to take into account a few basic criteria. Namely the budget allocated to this purchase, the tastes of the people who will use the terrace and the style of layout.
From there, you have the choice between many materials and different models of patio furniture.
Material trend of the year 2014, wood brings a decorative touch both noble and natural to the terrace.
If you have a large budget, you can turn to exotic species that are rot-proof and resistant to attacks from cold, heat and humidity. Among the most sought after, teak is a particularly resistant precious wood often used for the manufacture of boat decks.
Both very resistant and requiring only a minimum of maintenance, teak is mainly used for terrace furniture often exposed to bad weather, such as deck chairs, tables and folding chairs, garden armchairs, deckchairs and sunbeds, etc. However, certain brands such as Ethnicraft quickly understood that Teak was a noble and robust wood which also deserved its place inside, which is why more and more high-end furniture for the interior are made of teak.
And for an investment that is both ecological and sustainable with an excellent quality/price ratio.
Increasingly visible on terraces, plastic chairs and tables stand out for their wide choice of colors and models.
Another advantage of plastic, this material is easy to maintain, lasts over time and the price is much more affordable than for other materials.
Due to their design and trendy appearance, metal furniture is highly sought after to decorate the terrace. However, it will be necessary to bet on a treated metal and already protected against rust to prevent the harmful effects of bad weather.
Here the budget is a little higher, but the material is significantly more durable.
In addition to these classics, you also have wrought iron (riveted, flat, fretted), rattan (mosaics, weavings) and various other antique furniture from flea markets. And to bring a personal and original touch to your decoration, you can opt for the mixture of different materials such as resin, aluminum and wood.
As for the style itself, you can opt for romanticism, classic, contemporary, designer cachet, rustic or retro, but the goal is to find the furniture that best meets your demands.
In addition, do not miss to discover our garden furniture ideas to receive and relax as soon as the weather is nice!
