Backyard Landscaping

Whether in-ground or above ground, outdoor pools are great places for family and friends to gather and enjoy each other’s company while having some fun in the sun. To make the most out of your outdoor pool experience you can adorn your backyard or pool patio with outdoor aluminum, plastic and teak wood furniture. This article helps you enhance your backyard landscape design with swimming pool furniture. Your outdoor pool experience can be improved by adding a few simple pieces of patio furniture including chase lounge chairs, a dining set, and a bench or two for extra seating. Outdoor seating using chase lounge chairs can be placed around the pool for you or your guests to lie in the sun or enjoy one another’s company while laying near the pool.

The number of outdoor lounge chairs you get will be dependent on the number of people you anticipate hosting, however, one is sufficient to improve your outdoor pool comfort. If you are planning on purchasing multiple chaise lounge outdoor furniture, you may also consider getting a side table in addition. This side table can fit nicely between two chase lounges and can be used to place drinks, food, books, or other items on for safe keeping. Another addition you may consider is a patio awning cover to protect you and your guests from the sun. There are a variety of different types of awnings and patio umbrellas that you can choose from. You may consider a stand alone umbrella that can be moved around the pool at your convenience to protect you from the sun or rain wherever you choose to sit.

In order to keep a patio umbrella firmly mounted in place, you can purchase a variety of umbrella bases of your choosing. You can find stylish bases to add a little bit of pizzazz to your outdoor patio or you can buy simple concrete bases to ensure your umbrella can withstand inclement weather with strong wind. If you are planning to entertain guests for dinner or other meals outside, you may consider an umbrella to be placed in your outdoor patio design layout.

If you are planning on buying a patio dining set, one thing to take into consideration is the size of the table you will need. For small house design plans, a 5 piece dining set should be sufficient, however for larger households and those who plan on entertaining numerous guests, a larger dining set is necessary. In this case you can choose from a variety of 7 or more piece dining sets to accommodate all of your guests. Keep in mind that you may also consider adding a bench or two to your pool furniture set. Benches can be pulled up next to the table to allow for extra seating, to sit or lay in the sun when taking a break from swimming in the pool. The style of the outdoor furniture is also an important thing to consider when decorating your pool patio landscape.

Pool furniture comes in a variety of styles and sizes to best fit the look you are trying to achieve. A popular style of pool furniture is teak wood outdoor furniture. Teak is a type of wood that is used to make outdoor furniture because of its natural durability and ability to withstand extreme weather conditions. Because of its extreme durability, teak furniture can stay outdoors year round for decades without having to be covered or moved inside for safe keeping. Teak wood outdoor furniture is simple but sturdy and can add a traditional look with furniture made out of solid wood or a contemporary look combining stainless steel with teak wood.

Some of these umbrellas can be purchased with a dining set to fit the specific table, or they can be purchased alone, and simply placed into a table built for the addition an umbrella in the middle. Another great addition to your pool furniture set is a dining set. With the addition of a dining set you can serve meals outside for some fresh air or feed and entertain guests at a pool party, thus making the most of your outdoor pool experience.