Date night in the garden!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You shouldn’t need a good reason to arrange a romantic date night, but maybe the introduction of some new rattan garden furniture would make a good reason? There are some great ways that you can make that intimate night at home into something extra special.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maybe you have just received your new rattan corner sofa, or maybe it’s a new dining set that is just calling to be used. Well, we have some great ideas to help you set up and enjoy the perfect date night at home.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With our suggestions below, you can set up a nice romantic evening alone. Forget about all of the hustle and bustle of a restaurant, all the hassle of finding somewhere to park. Put all of your efforts into creating something cosy and intimate at home.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”11816″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The first thing to think about is, what’s the weather like at the moment? If it’s the middle of winter and -5 degrees outside, then you may be better off using the dining room. However, if it’s summer and fairly warm, them time to get moving. It’s worth thinking about the option of a patio heater or if you have 1, a fire pit. This will guarantee that you don’t get too cold in the evening. There’s nothing worse than shivering while you eat a romantic meal. And what could be more romantic than enjoying a wine or 2 in front of a flickering flame firepit with a nice warm real fire to snuggle up in front too?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Now that you have ensured the evening won’t be cut short due to you getting cold, it’s time to think about what you are going to cook, and how? Are you going to get the BBQ out and cook it? Are you going to get a takeaway? How about using the oven? All of these have their benefits and drawbacks.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Slaving over a BBQ to cook dinner is great but ensure you don’t spend too much time tending to the BBQ instead of your date. This could be an early night for all the wrong reasons![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Getting a takeaway is great and easy as you don’t have to do anything, but it also shows that you didn’t put that extra bit of effort in and go the extra mile to do something personal.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Using the oven in the kitchen is a great option, just ensure you don’t burn the food or spend too long inside making sure everything is ok. It’s also not a good excuse to run in and check the footy scores either![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]So, you have your beautiful rattan garden furniture all in place, you have the heating taken care of, so you don’t get cold, and you have the food planned. Now you need to ensure the garden is set up to be relaxing and chilled out. We have a few ideas for you around this.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sounds are a great way to promote relaxation. The sound of a fire on a fire pit is amazing and something that you can listen to for hours. But if you have a gas fire pit then you may miss out on this natural sound.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Adding a water feature is another great way to help promote a relaxing environment. The sound of running water is very soothing and with some nice ambient light, a small water feature in your garden be a great addition. Most water features now have built-in lights, even remote-controlled to help in creating a great atmosphere around you.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11819″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You could arrange for some background music to help keep the evening relaxed. Having a slow romantic playlist playing is a great way to keep the atmosphere chilled out as well as your date.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Your garden can be used in so many ways, it’s just down to your imagination. Having a great selection of garden furniture is the best way to help you enjoy this. A romantic date night or a family BBQ is always better when the furniture is comfortable and suitable. We hope that our great range of rattan garden furniture will help you make your garden amazing![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As always, if there is anything we can do to help, please contact us and we will do whatever we can to find you the rattan furniture you want.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Furniture and accessories for your patio or decking
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Now that summer is trying to show its true temperatures, it’s time to start getting that outdoor space up to scratch again. Over the winter months, the outside areas of our houses don’t get the love they deserve, so now we need to start getting back outdoors and enjoying the space we have.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When it comes to choosing outdoor rattan furniture and accessories, it can be tricky. Not knowing what styles match each other and what styles will complement your outdoor areas. For this reason, we have tried to put together a quick guide to choosing the best garden furniture to match your patio areas, decking and any other garden spaces.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”11804″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Let’s start with our decking areas. For most people, a wooden decked area is the first choice. When a wooden decking is used, it mainly is varnished, leaving a natural wood colour. Other top choices for a wooden decking are a tan colour or some people will paint the wood a grey stain. With each colour chosen, it can affect the style of furniture that looks best.
- For natural wood decking it is strongly advised not to match natural wood coloured furniture to your decking. These will blend and not show off the space to its full effect. The best result for a natural wood coloured decking area is a dark brown rattan set. Alternatives are aluminium or silver metal style furniture and significantly darker wooden sets.
- Grey decking can pretty much accommodate any style and colour of the furniture. As grey is a very modern colour, most rattan furniture sets will happily be accommodated on this without clashing in colours. All other colours will work effortlessly too.
- For tan decking, a lighter coloured rattan furniture set would be a good choice. A light grey or even a white style furniture set would be the first choice to allow the colours to naturally offset each other. Depending on the colour of the tan stain, you may be able to opt for darker brown or green style rattan furniture.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]No decking area would be complete without a full set of accessories. Once you have found your perfect furniture style and colours, it’s time to decide on the accessories. Some of the best accessories for your decked area are
- Patio Heaters – No matter what time of day or even time of year, with a powerful patio heater you can spend longer enjoying the outdoors and ensure you make the most of your beautiful outdoor areas.
- Firepit – with a firepit on your decking area, you can not only keep yourself warm but enjoy those beautifully toasted marshmallows under the stars at night, just like you were camping out properly.
- Chimenea – these are still very stylish and in demand. A chimenea provides that natural heat source and looks amazing still!
- Parasols – Every area of your garden needs a shady spot. With a beautiful overhanging cantilever parasol you can maintain your space but still provide that shady area when needed.
- Hot tubs – if you can fit a hot tub, then why not! They are still one of the best options for a garden space, especially if you have kids!
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[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Outdoor patios are present in most houses nowadays. Some are dedicated areas whereas others will blend with decking or grassy areas. No matter, there is still a design element for your patio. Most patios will be a sandy yellow colour, natural stone or a grey stone patio colour. For these, we have some furniture recommendations for you.- Stone patios are a very natural looking colour and will accommodate almost all styles and colours of furniture. Grey rattan furniture and brown rattan furniture will all look amazing on a natural stone patio area.
- Sandy patios will be the most difficult to find furniture for. You will need to think of contrasting colours for this, ideally dark browns and maybe lighter natural rattan furniture sets.
- Grey patios, unlike grey decking will not complement colours in the same way. With a grey patio, it’s always best to avoid natural looking coloured furniture. Look instead for lighter greys and white furniture to compliment the space and show off your furniture properly.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Once you have chosen your patio furniture, it’s best again to start on the accessories.
- Outdoor rugs – this is our personal favourite. An outdoor rug changes the whole feeling of your patio area and makes it much more inviting and cosier. Ensure you get an outdoor rug that is either waterproof or easily washable.
- Firepit – as with a decking area, a firepit can bring that natural feeling into your outdoor space. A raging fire is very soothing and relaxing in the evenings.
- Parasols and bases – every area of your garden that you plan to spend time in should have the option of cover. The temperatures during summer can get extremely hot so protecting yourselves, and your furniture is an important thought. It also adds more colour and options to your patio area.
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[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Your garden space is a very important area of your home and a space to be enjoyed with family and friends. We hope that our advice helps you to enjoy this area more. As always, if there is anything that we can help with then please feel free to get in contact with us.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]