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Chicago Patio Furniture Gives You A Place To Relax

Monday, March 17, 2014

By Gwen Lowe


Finding a place to just sit and think can be difficult when you live with a large family or in a small house. One way to avoid the problem is by putting some Chicago patio furniture on the back porch. Even a chair to sit in and a table for a drink would give you a place to sit and relax.

If your back patio is a slab of concrete outside the back door, you may want to find some type of awning for the area. While looking at the furniture, you will find a number of canvas awnings, or even a gazebo, that can be put up for shelter from any rain or the harsh rays of the sun. This could be something temporary until you decide to have a roof built over the area.

Spend a bit of time in your chair relaxing. Have your morning cup of coffee out there, or a drink in the evening before going to bed. While enjoying a bit of quiet time, think of how you would like to complete the area. You may decide you want to keep it simple, and all to yourself.

Of course, you may also decide to add a table and chairs for the family to use when you cook outside, for parties or playing games. However, you should still keep your chair and table for the times you do not want to be disturbed. Even if there is a family area out there, make sure everyone understand your small area and does not interfere with it.

Patio furniture is available in almost every style and design. If you want to have a formal place for entertaining, you can find pieces that will look as if they belong in a mansion. If you want casual and comfortable, that is available too.

You could have a simple table with chairs around it, or have a loveseat and a few chairs. Add in an end table or a coffee table and it could become a pleasant sitting area. Have a nice luncheon with friends or even conduct a business meeting and not be interrupted by everyone in the house.

Of course, weather is going to be a big factor in what you do with your patio. When shopping for furnishing, you want to be sure to get things that will not be destroyed when they get wet. Resin wicker is a very good option, and looks both formal and cozy at the same time. Pick out cushions that can be easily maintained, and you will have a very nice sitting area.

Once you have the area set up the way you want it, you may decide to enclose the area with screening. It is not a hard project, and yet it can make your area accessible even in adverse weather. Use a space heater in the winter and a fan in the summer and you will have an area you can enjoy all year long.




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