The look you want

I promised yesterday to fill in the details about finding the look you love at a price you can afford.  Lets be honest.  With the economy in the tank the last few years we all want to get the best value for our hard earned dollars.

I highly recommend purchasing your outdoor furniture the same way you purchase your indoor furniture.  Get what what you need to complete your desired look, keeping in mind that this furniture will be with you for many, many years to come.

A great analogy to think about:  If you purchase at the top end of your budget you will be getting heirloom quality pieces that will last forever. If you simply can't do the heirloom pieces at this time but need to fill you outdoor space you can still purchase great furniture that will last for many years.  However, at some point, you will, most likely, have to replace it.


Lets look at a few examples :

Sofa A                                                                                           Sofa B

Both of these pieces are teak three seat sofa's.  One is made by a world renowned manufacture that sells only the number one grade of teak. Can you tell by looking at these two sofa's which one is the high end and which one comes in at the lower price point?  Sofa A is the high end sofa, but had I not told you, I am doubtful by looking at these photographs you could have told them apart. 

Chair A                                                                                              Chair B

Two chairs of similar style.  Both are aluminum, both have straps and each of the companies offer to change the finish and strap colour.  Chair A is going to be considerably more than chair B. 

Day Bed A                                                                                                          Day Bed B

Day beds are one of the most popular outdoor furniture pieces of the last few years.  Day bed A is one of the originators of this look with a tightly woven resin weave in three choices of finish.  Both Day Bed A and Day Bed B will give you a choice of fabric.

As I said, these are some examples of different looks that can be achieved at different price points.  I direct my clients to spend what they can afford to get the best quality furniture within their budget.  There is no point in going overboard and then regretting your purchase or being afraid to enjoy it because you broke the bank.

We can always talk to the retailer and see if we cans strike a good deal on the collection you love but if there is too much of a disparity between your love and your bank account then look for similar furniture and enjoy what you purchased.

Jane