Outdoor Furniture Plus' Blog

If you are looking to buy some new furniture for your backyard, I’m sure you know how monetary constraints can prevent you back from getting everything you really want. Especially with today’s economy, it’s important to make every cent goes as far as it possibly can. When money is a concern, you may be forced to choose between two items you really want. But if you feel torn between purchasing a garden planter and a wooden bench for your backyard, don’t fear! You can actually buy a bench that has planters on the ends! It’s the best of both worlds, and you don’t have to shell out for two separate pieces of furniture. Some even incorporate a trellis into their design as well!

Typically, cedar planter bench sets are three piece sets that have two planters on each end and a plank bench that lies between them. The planters are definitely large enough to grow most kinds of flowers, and you can enjoy them as you sit on the bench! If you purchase a wooden planter box bench set, I definitely recommend applying a stain or sealant so that the wood does not fade or discolor. It also will protect the wood from warping or cracking over time due to exposure to the elements.

Quilting is an impressive and beautiful art form. It is also incredibly functional in that quilts can work as well as blankets to keep you warm for the winter. I like to view quilts more as wearable artwork than a simply functional item. So, when your quilt is not in use, it is definitely disappointing if to have to store it away and hide its beauty from your guests. That is why I recommend that you invest in a quilt ladder.
A quilt ladder is a corner storage unit that shows off your quilts when they are not in use. This rustic piece of furniture also is aesthetically appealing without any quilts on it. So, even when you are using your quilt, you can still enjoy the look of your quilt ladder.
If you are proud of your quilt collection and don’t want to have to store them away out of view when they are not in use, I strongly encourage you to check out the quilt ladder. Another benefit of this item is that it makes decorating easy by taking advantage of the beauty of your quilts and using them in a manner similar to tapestries.

If you have been around home improvement professional, I’m sure you’ve heard many terms thrown around that you really have no clue what their meaning is. One of these expressions is “gable vents.” So exactly what are gable vents?
Gable vents are typically installed on the exterior wall of your attic, creating proper air circulation during the winter and summer months. In months of intense weather, the inside of your house can be regulated with heating and cooling systems. However, since you don’t want to waste your money air conditioning or heating your attic, this attic roof area is frequently to bear the burden of significant changes in temperature. In the summer, humidity can build up in your attic, overheating this storage area and damaging your possessions. Moreover, excess heat can seep into other parts of your house, making your utility bill rise. During the winter, stagnant air can cause condensation to form in your attic as well, once again putting your house at risk for mold, mildew, and leaks. Therefore, it is always important to ventilate your attic in order to keep the air moving and the temperature regulated. If you have this problem in your house, it important that you install gable vents. And now that you know what they are, you can!

When most people think of wicker patio sets, they probably think of the tacky, old-fashioned wicker they’ve seen at their grandma’s house. There’s definitely not much sophistication in those items! But just because you are outdoors doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style. Today, it is easier than ever to create a classy out seating area in which you can entertain your guests.
Your grandmother’s wicker is a thing of the past; today’s wicker furniture is sleek, smooth, and quite trendy. Many furniture designers are taking looks which are typically reserved for indoor furniture, and transforming it into durable, yet fashionable, outdoor furniture. This new style of wicker is weaved a lot more closely than old-fashioned wicker furniture is, resulting in all the strength and durability of classic wicker furniture combined with the sleek look of modern furniture.
Many people will just throw furniture willy-nilly onto their patio; as long as they have a place to sit, they think they’re doing fine. However, I think it is essential to keep in mind that your patio is more than just an outdoor place to sit; it is an extension of your home. If you treat your patio like another room in your house and decorate it accordingly, the result will be a sophisticated outdoor space that will make all your neighbors jealous and impress all your friends.

Dining room tables are one of the most important pieces of furniture you can buy. They bring the room together, and provide a space for your family gather and enjoy a meal together. Dining tables come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and materials. Here is a brief synopsis of the four most common coffee table shapes.
Whether you want a small or large dining table, one of the most popular choices is the rectangular dining table. This table fits well in most spaces, and provides a lot of room for seating and for food. It provides the maximum eating space while taking up the least amount of space possible.
Another option is the round table. This table is perfectly circular. This shape of table works best in very large dining rooms, since it takes up a lot of space. The opposite of the rectangular table, it provides less eating surface while taking up more room.

The third well-liked type of dining available is the square table. These tables tend to be smaller, and work great in dining rooms where you don’t have much space. I think this shape is the most aesthetically appealing of all the table shapes, but that is just a matter of personal preference.
Finally, there is the oval- shaped dining table. This shape is a combination of the rectangular table with the round table. It merges the soft, rounded edges of the round table with the space-saving length of the rectangular table.