Shopping, especially for quality items can be stressful. It’s even more stressful looking for patio furniture for sale. You’ll need to pick the right furniture hopefully at a bargain price and decorate it. All of this tends to discourage the average homeowner, which is why a lot of patio and gardens remain barren.
The good news is, you can turn patio furniture shopping into an easy and fun task, as long as you put that goal in your mind. Before you even decide on the type of furniture you’re going to buy, think of what you want your patio and garden to look like. That way you’ll have an image to look forward to and work towards when you finally go shopping.
Where to buy
- Outlet Stores
Outlet and closeout stores don’t always advertise patio furnishings, but they tend to offer the occasional discount on outdoor furniture. You may even get as much as fifty percent off the regular retail cost. The only thing with outlet stores is that you need to be ready to pay immediately. You’ll also need to arrange your transportation, as they don’t usually offer delivery service.
- Garage or Yard sales
Garage sales are a great place to see some patio furniture for bargain prices. You’ll need to be up early on the weekend, and for most people, that’s enough reason to give up. However, if you’re serious about getting some fabulous furniture at affordable prices, then you need to check out some garage sales.
- Auctions
Local auctions are also an excellent place to discover affordable patio furnishings. The best auctions for patio furniture are liquidation auctions. These occur when restaurants or stores are closing down, and they need to get rid of all their furnishings and equipment. If you’re lucky, you may find wooden patio furniture and purchase it at a low price. Auction requires a lot of patience, and you also need to stay persistent and be alert, or you might miss a grand bargain.
Considerations before buying
Before you buy any patio furniture and take back home, you should consider the following:
- Where to place patio furniture
When you expose patio furniture, especially those made from wicker to excessive sunlight and moisture, they damage easily. So the best place for these type of furniture is somewhere covered.
- Consider the available space
You never want your furniture to be confined or congested. Before making any purchase, make sure you have an idea of where you want to place it. That way, you can estimate the size of furniture that’ll fit.
This is especially true of larger pieces. If you’re planning to get a dining piece with say six chairs, make sure there’s enough room to put it. It also applies if you’re getting a sofa, after all, no one will find it comfortable to lounge on a patio with minimal walking space and too much furniture.
- Buy fully assembled furniture
If you’re buying patio furniture made from wicker, then make sure it’s factory assembled. Wicker isn’t the easiest material to work with, which is why you want it fully assembled. If you’re doing the assembling yourself, then pay extra care with the joints.
- Don’t forget about furniture cover
Don’t forget to get some covers for your new furniture while doing your shopping. Your furniture should be kept dry at all times so if you’re going to place it in an uncovered area; you’ll need to keep it covered.
- Consider delivery and placement logistic
This saves you time and a great deal of trouble if you know how you want it beforehand.