the garden is very popularly used. A patio is an outdoor area of a residence, recreation, the other is mostly used for leisure activities, restaurants e. these hard surfaces usually without a roof and a stone or concrete, is based in Stockport. Furniture create an ideal complement for patios and many purposes. One of the best materials for outdoor wicker furniture is very popular and is used a lot. Wicker is durable and synthetic wicker> Furniture used in all weather conditions. there are a wide range of outdoor garden furniture made of woven wicker bistro tables and chairs, wicker dining set, a set of wicker sofas, etc. this type of furniture are not suitable for an outdoor terrace, but as different other outdoor gardens, pool or courtyard. the synthetic wicker furniture is the new trend in all outdoor equipment. they come in different styles and designs that addgreat beauty, comfort and style.
the outdoor furniture was usually made of resin until a few years. the arrival of wicker furniture has now changed the whole idea of freedom. the final form of synthetic wicker furniture is so durable and comfortable that it is of extreme weather conditions can be used on a daily basis, without fear, because they are all weather-resistant material. no problem, get them under the sun faded, fragile inCold or rusty in the monsoons. and they need no maintenance.
the fabric outdoor furniture, plastic is made from synthetic, the a is weatherproof and lasts longer than traditional Arrays abaca in training. But you must decide the best type of quality synthetic wicker as many plastics are toxic and can be harmful. the outer polyethylene synthetic wicker furniture is safe and a better choice. You have to do some researchBefore you buy synthetic wicker furniture.
Outdoor wicker furniture is also in the resin. the resin is not only durable and suitable for all weather conditions, but also give a good shape and style of furniture. Wicker resin seats and backs on a daily basis can be used outdoors in, without worrying about the wind, rain or shine. they are so strong that in good shape and quality in recent years. the chairs have a hard floor and not entirely comfortableSitting for many hours, so you might want to chair Cushions and pillows for the seats to be purchased separately for added comfort. the resin wicker furniture range from $ 200 – $ 500 on design and quality.
Furniture external link is usually painted steel or aluminum. the powder coated aluminum with wicker furniture is more durable and look beautiful for many years, even if several conditions are exposed to all weather conditions. the rust is on aluminumthe same color as the original, unlike steel or iron-rust aluminum. and also add aluminum or may be weak, if rusty, like steel or iron. these properties make aluminum a better choice for outdoor furniture, wicker.
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You can let your imagination run wild with patio landscaping as patios can be designed to do almost anything and have many different effects. Patios are mainly used to enhance your home and help to bring a bit of the outdoors inside. There are many design information available both from books, online and at large hardware and design stores. You can soon turn your backyard into an area that all can enjoy.The first step is to decide the area you want to transform into a patio; do you want to use up most of your backyard or simply add a space to better enjoy your back garden. Once you know the area you are working with you can then begin the design. Your design will only be bound by your budget so you can be as creative as you want.Partitions can play a roll in your patio design with separate sections for children, adults, cooking and relaxing. You can design your patio to double as a greenhouse or garden showplace or if you don’t have a lot of room you can double it as a breakfast nook or cafe-like area, in which you can enjoy meals.Patio kits are available from magazines and hardware stores and they are fairly easy to use. As long as you have a helper and can competently use a saw and hammer you shouldn’t have a problem. The materials used for your patio should be weather resistant and hardy, as you want your patio to last for years before having to do any serious maintenance. You should also determine if you want your patio to blend into the surroundings using natural material or if parts of it should stand out.Patios that are made from recycled material such as planks and boards are very eco-friendly and can be found in a wide variety of styles and colors. They will last forever. You can also design your patio to include stones and brick paving for a more Old World feel.Is Decor Important?The accessories that you use in your patio are just as important as the design and patio itself. Look beyond the plastic table and chairs and find furniture that is comfortable, utilizing cushions and padded chairs. Comfortable furniture will ensure that you use your patio as much as possible. You can keep your furniture clean by storing the pads and cushions in a container or covered by a tarp.Storage containers are a great way to protect your accessories from the weather and sun and they can be concealed with strategically placed plants and furniture.Plants are important to create a great patio. Perennials and annuals can be used to showcase the patio landscape. Ponds and waterfalls can also be installed, there are kits available, to create a soothing environment.If you have a pond or waterfall then you should definitely include plants in your patio landscape design. Planters made of rubber can be used and sun-catchers and mirrors can help create the illusion of more space, particularly if you have a small yard.
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There are many great ideas for outside living spaces.
Depending on the size of your backyard, you may have multiple sitting areas to enjoy the upcoming summer.
An idea to define these areas can be as simple as placing outside carpets in the various spaces. Mixing and matching different patterns with the carpets can add interest as well as colour.
Polypropylene is an excellent durable material used for outside carpet.
Low light areas (north facing backyards) can be solved with brightly painted furniture and glass table tops.
Try to stay away from the heavy wood furniture if your area is relatively small.
Open-backed chairs are a lighter look and tend to make the area appear more spacious.
The brighter intense fabrics for toss cushions and chair pads will also make the space seem brighter.
beautiful oversize rattan baskets are practical for holding blankets for late night conversations.
Small tea lights in unique glass blown saucers on coffee and end tables add an attractive ambience to your setting.
A pot of herbs or a planter box filled with lavender adds life and not to mention a nice scent.
Mirrors are an unexpected accessory outside.
They look great and can be mounted against the side of the house. A mirror will create space (if the area you have is small) with the natural light reflecting from it. It will also reflect the foliage surrounding your outdoor space enhancing the depth and give the illusion of more greenery.
There are great outside cushions available these days that can withstand our occasional rainy weather.
Beautiful strips, plaids and florals in an array of stunning colours suggest summer has finally arrived.
It is fun to mix and match the different patterns to create your own unique look.
When greenery is limited in your outside area you may want to purchase good quality silk plants.
Put the plants in playful colourful pots and cover the base with dried grass. They will add the look of greenery and the only concern you’ll have is to keep them dusted.
Silk plants are available in all size shrubs and trees.
Real plants can be mixed in with the artificial variety creating a pleasant and lush look.
Fresh cut flowers in a glass vase look stunning as the center piece of the table.
Lanterns add interest to the outside living.
An oversized coach lantern with a candle that can be lit at night creates a great ambiance.
I have one near the sitting area in my backyard, and have enjoyed it year after year.
Build your own lattice bi-fold backdrop. It can be used as a privacy wall or separate unsightly areas that you want to keep out of view. these partitions can be free standing or hanging.
I would recommend treating the wood with a good outside paint and sealer coat.
An accessory could easily be mounted on this backdrop creating visual interest.
Besides the obvious, protection from the sun, outside umbrellas can define the area and add interest and colour to your space. The one style that has the long arm reaching over supporting the umbrella works well for many furniture configurations.
– California born and raised, Karly Paul-Morris is owner of Karly’s Kreations, an interior design company that specializes to residential design and decor consulting throughout the lower Mainland.
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I cannot find the replacement pads for my cheapy glider/rocker ANYWHERE! Sold at ToysRUs, by Jardine Enterprises. They do not exist as a website, where they sell their chairs, they do not sell pads. I’m at a loss of where to find some good fitting replacement pads. Any suggestions
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Leslie Segrete is a home improvement expert with an eye for design and the skills to get the job done. You’ll probably remember her from TLC’s Trading Spaces and while you were out.
Well, today Leslie is here to discuss tips and tricks for creating a fresh look for an outdoor living space this summer — no matter what the budget or home aesthetic.
1. how do you decorate outdoors for summertime? What’s the most important thing?
LS: Whether you have a patio, deck, backyard, or terrace, there are many ways you can easily transform your outdoor space into your own oasis. No matter what your budget, you can create a fresh look this summer, and the easiest way to modernize your outdoor space is to update your furniture. It’s essential to look for items that can withstand the weather. Today’s marketplace features everything from rugs, lighting, fabrics, and decorative accessories all made to be used outdoors.
2. tell us three great tips for creating a fresh outdoor living space on a small budget?
LS: Outdoor lighting is a wonderful way to brighten up your outdoor space so you can enjoy it day and night. Outdoor lighting doesn’t have to cost you a bundle; choices can range from simple twinkling lights for about $4 a strand or decorative lantern string lights for around $10 to landscape lighting for under $80. Landscape lighting is a great way to feature stand out items in your yard from a great tree to an arbor or a seating area. you should combine different levels of lighting when adding landscape lighting; utilize up lighting to highlight a tree, down lighting to simulate moonlighting, and overall lighting to illuminate a seating area for after dark fun. some low voltage lighting kits are even do-it-yourself projects. if you’re entertaining, something as simple as multi-color paper lanterns with string lights can spruce up your outdoor area dining area when draped under your umbrella or pergola. we even have simple white twinkle lights wrapped around a wrought iron trellis for a festive feature in our yard all year long.
A fire pit is a fun and comforting focal piece to add to your outdoor living space — and best of all it won’t break the bank. a fire pit can create a central point for a seating area perfect for after sunset conversation and the occasional ghost story. plus, a fire pit is great for one of the classic summer activity of roasting marshmallows and making s’mores.
Finally, a barefoot and weather-friendly outdoor rug can add a sophisticated yet comfortable look to make your deck or patio more unique. An outdoor rug can also help to create a seating or dining area in an open yard if you don’t have a deck or patio. if you stick to a rug with neutral colors you can add color by accessorizing your outdoor space with vibrant flowers and landscaping.
3. if you have a little bit of money to spend, what outdoor decorating updates would you recommend for summer?
LS: if you have some money to spend and you’re looking to replace that old grill of yours, an outdoor grill in a fun new color is a great addition to your deck or patio. I love to entertain and host large barbecues, so a grill with a large cooking surface is important to me. Kenmore has some really great options for grills. I love the Kenmore red grill available at Sears and Kmart because not only can it cook up to 40 burgers at a time but it also adds a splash of vibrant color to your outdoor space — sure to impress any summer guest!
However you choose to spend your summer décor budget, make choices that are going to last year after year to maximize your spending, so go for that grill or perennials that will stay with you for summers to come.
4. what simple backyard DIY project can make a big impact for an outdoor living space?
LS: for an outdoor space, I like to add color in the landscaping. Perennial flowers and shrubs cost more in the short term, but will last for years. Annuals are also a great way to add a splash of color — use them in planters to create a focal point for the space. something as simple as planting a garden or colorful flowering plants around your patio’s perimeter can create a dramatic effect and serve as a visual boundary from the rest of the yard, creating an intimate space that evokes an actual room.
5. what do you recommend for backyards that get full sun exposure?
LS: one of the easiest ways to add shade to the backyard is to purchase a patio furniture set that includes a table with an attached shade umbrella. on hot sunny days, nothing beats relaxing under a large umbrella while sipping a refreshing iced tea.
A pergola is another great way to add shade to your backyard with out feeling too closed in. I love this Curved Steel Pergola from the Country Living collection at Kmart.It’s great because of the built in fabric panel that allows for a fun but functional decorative detail.
You can also plant shade-providing trees to your outdoor space. They will grow to become an amazing feature in your space but also help to lower energy costs in your home during the summer months by reducing the amount of heat being cast onto the home itself.
6. What’s your must-have product for outdoor entertaining?
LS: The most important product for your outdoor space is comfortable seating. whether it is for outdoor dining or simply relaxing, your outdoor space is an extension of your home and should be a place to relax. Outdoor furniture has come a long way; treat yourself to comfortable seating with plush cushions. The best part is that it is actually affordable. Then when your budget allows layer on the decorative items that really show your true personality.
7. tell us your idea of the perfect backyard summer evening.
LS: After a fun-filled day chasing after our 2-year-old son, we love just relaxing. that is, of course, after the water table, slide, kiddie pool, and every toy we just had to have outside have gone night night. my husband and I just love sitting in our backyard with our twinkle lights, watching the fireflies and enjoying the fragrant summer breezes. okay, maybe there’s a glass of wine or two involved. we usually only last about an hour or two after our son is asleep before we tire out, but it is those quiet moments together after family fun day that we love best.
Thanks for the great tips, Leslie!
You can watch Leslie Segrete in action on A&E’s new television series, $100 Makeover. She has been featured as a carpenter and designer on TLC’s Trading Spaces and while you were out. Leslie also hosts home improvement radio show, The Money Pit. Leslie is a mom, seamstress, carpenter, decorator, designer, and professional chef all wrapped up in one very energetic package. She’s a true renaissance woman through and through!
Images via Leslie Segrete and A&E
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While Patty Benson was learning to crochet, her first round shapes reminded her of another project she enjoyed: turning a shrunken wool sweater into a pillow.
Inspired by that first foray into felting, Benson turned those rounds into a few simple bowls and was – she hates the pun – “hooked. I was totally smitten.”
She put the bowls onto the craft sales Web site Etsy in 2007 and sold something in less than a month. “I took that as a sign that I couldn’t quit,” she says.
A former visual designer for Crate & Barrel and a graphic production artist for Old Navy, Benson took a part-time job restoring rugs, while creating her Papaver Vert tabletop line on her Alameda apartment kitchen table.
Wool felting is an old technique used to make rugs in many parts of the world. Wool is washed with soap and then kneaded, pressed and even beaten to open up the fibers, causing them to weave together and then shrink into a hardy, durable and pliable material.
For pillows, Benson uses tufts of raw wool in different colors to create flat pieces.
For her line of unusual vessels she crochets a shape and, after running it through the washing machine, dries it around a mold. Using iron and scissors, she can form bowls ($30 to $156), plant cozies ($54) or vases ($26 to $156) with straight sides and a modern sensibility.
Her pod series is more organic, featuring ball-shaped pieces stuffed with additional wood that can be used as pin cushions or caddies or massed for purely decorative fun ($18 to $136).
“I’ve come to love everything about wool,” she said, “its texture, smell, how well it shows off bold color and how it can go from one form to another with a crochet hook, soap and water.”
Papaver Vert is available at Rare Device, the Museum of Craft and Folk Art and the Museum of Craft and Design in San Francisco, Atomic Garden in Oakland, Modern Mouse in Alameda and online at papaververt.com.
This article appeared on page M – 5 of the San Francisco Chronicle
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Types Of available Chaise Lounge Cushions
There is a vast amount of people that enjoy the advantages of purchasing their own home. one of the advantages is that they can enjoy relaxing in their own patio and this is a very good activity to do after working hard all day. one of the most popular pieces of furniture for the patio is a chaise lounge. It is possible to get chaise lounge cushions and these make the experience even more pleasurable.
It is true to say that lounge cushions can make using a chaise lounge even more comfortable and exciting. a lot of these cushions are designed to provide support for both the back and the tummy area. There are a lot of benefits of using these cushions, as they are able to really add some spice to the outdoor experience.
There is a vast array of cushions that can be purchased in a range of stores, however it is possible to get lounge cushions custom made. Nowadays there are over one hundred different designs that can be used within the lounge cushion industry. It can be very hard trying to decide on what design to opt for when you are choosing your cushions.
When it comes to selecting the cushions that you want it is advisable to consider more than the design. when looking at cushions you should also consider their durability, price and material. some of these cushions have added features which include UV protection.
Another very important consideration is the thickness of the cushions. the thickness of the cushions will have an impact on how comfortable it actually is to use. some of Chaise Lounge Cushions are so thick that they make you want to fall asleep.
It is very common for chaise lounges to be exposed to all weathers. It is a good idea to get a cover of the lounge in order to protect it from the elements. These covers tend to be made from PVC and polyester.
Types Of Available Chaise Lounge Cushions
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As we all know, it’s Winter. and with this season, for a lot of us, comes cold weather and…snow. my definition of snow has most definitely changed throughout the years. Let’s take a look and see how:
8 year old definition: Snow – the glorious white, fluffy stuff that used to get us days off of school and bring us hours of pleasure sledding in it, building snowmen, having snowball fights, the list goes on!
23 year old definition: Snow – that cold stuff that makes me want to curl up in a ball under the covers until Spring, causes me accidents because it doesn’t get me out of work, creates extra work when I have to go shovel the driveway and my car, on and on…
Don’t get me wrong. I do still hold my love of sledding and actually did build a snowman yesterday (it’s much harder now than I ever remember it being). However, after spending a good hour or so shoveling the thick, wet, heavy snow yesterday, my back has been in a WORLD of pain!
If you have ever been in this predicament (which I am sure many of you have) and don’t have the money to run to the chiropractor every time you have a back ache (to put it in light terms), here are a few stretches I have come to find help fight the pain.
Back Flexion ExerciseWhile lying on your back, pull both knees to the chest while simultaneously flexing your head forward until a comfortable stretch is felt in a balled-up position.
Knee to Chest StretchWhile lying on your back with knees bent and both heels on the floor, place both hands behind one knee and bring it to your chest.
Simple Cat StretchPosition yourself on your hands and knees on the floor. very slowly raise your head. As you do this, allow your belly to open downward toward the floor and your back to fall into an arch. Hold for a few moments and then stretch your spine in the opposite direction by dropping your head, your chin moving toward your chest, while your back raises toward the ceiling. move only as far as comfortable.
Hip Stretch (helps with lower back pain)While standing with feet shoulder-width apart, take a half-step back with your right foot, bend your left knee and shift weight back to your right hip. While keeping your right leg straight, bend forward more and reach down your right leg until a stretch in the outer hip is felt.
Piriformis muscle stretch (helps with lower back and leg pain)To stretch the piriformis muscle, lie on your back and cross one leg over the other and gently pull the other knee toward the chest until a stretch is felt in the buttocks area.
There are a TON of stretches beyond these that you can do to relieve back pain or, better yet, prevent it from happening! Here is a website you can check out to prevent back pain from shoveling. It provides a short list of stretches you can actually do BEFORE you begin to shovel.
Please let us know what you do to prevent or alleviate back pain so we can all live happy and pain free!
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