Interesting details from a seminar presented by Century Furniture.
- Sunbrella is the most reliable outdoor fabric company.
- Of all the colors, blue is less stable.
- The chlorine from your pool can affect nearby fabrics.
Outdoor Environments
Outdoor Furniture Do’s and Don’ts
Do buy woven resin. Untreated wicker is ruined by Arizona sun.- Do buy cast aluminum. Untreated iron will develop oxidization marks.
- Do try teak or reclaimed or treated wood. More variety can be used in covered areas but depending on outside conditions may have varied results and lifespans. Regular maintenance will extend their life cycles.
- Sunbrella fabrics are my preferred outside option!
Outdoor Environments
Pool Tips:
- The new replacement pumps are variable speed and much more energy efficient. The cost can be over $1000 but your utility company may be offering a rebate.
- The salt water pools are better for your skin and worth looking into. They are harder on surrounding surfaces such as cool deck, pool toys or pool furniture.
- Rust on the inside of the pool may indicate the rebar is showing through and the pool needs resurfacing.
- Pool companies can clean your waterline if you are beyond pumice and elbow grease!
Outdoor Shower for Convenience
In and out of the pool? An outdoor shower can easily fit in with your surrounding area. It can be in the open or more private.
Big Green Egg
Outdoor kitchen options are increasing as companies offer more durable appliances that will withstand the temperature changes. Refrigerators and wine coolers are options to consider with the sink, the bar area and the grill. Add a pizza oven or a Big Green Egg! Either can be used alone or integrated into a kitchen. For great cooks the result may be fine dining!
Outdoor Options from Kalamazoo Gourmet
Kalamazoo Gourmet has a countertop pizza oven, outdoor-rated dishwasher and other great outdoor options!
Living Plants Have a Health Benefit
Remember there are health benefits to living plants indoors! Add some for the season that will last for a couple of months. Orchids and colanchos both last and the later can be moved outdoors, trimmed and they will reflower. The local nurseries have indoor plants and suggestions for your exposure. Local interior plantscape companies are great if you want to have more permanent installations that will thrive with your exposure.
Be the neighborhood hot spot!
Nothing is more inviting than a fire with cooler weather approaching! Create your home gathering spot with a fire pit. Options are available from simple to custom built. There are many pick up and put in place options along with huge circles ringed with comfortable chairs. Simple is a Tearoom copper fire pit with lightweight chairs that can be moved into place and used elsewhere as well. Custom has no limits!
