Guide
Out of sight
by Pia Seidel
Garden "furnishing" made easy
8.4.2020
Translation: machine translated
Lying in the sun, barbecuing with friends or cosily reading a book in the evening. The garden is an extension of your living room and you should take this into account when designing it.
Your outdoor area should not only be pretty, but also functional. If you divide your garden into different zones and create eye-catchers, you will achieve a good mix.
Planning shady spots
If there is direct sunlight, you need an area where you are protected. A sunshade is the quickest way to create a shady spot. It is one of the mobile solutions. When buying, make sure that the parasol is at least height-adjustable and tiltable to provide shade over as large an area as possible. To prevent the parasol from tipping over, it should have a stand with weight or be anchored to the ground with a sleeve.
Another variant is a sun sail. Compared to an umbrella, it is usually permanently mounted and covers a very specific area. It is suitable where you have a dining area, for example, and are reluctant to sunbathe. Anchor sails in the ground or attach them to walls and trees. Combine sun sails of different sizes so that you can shade a large area.
Something for underfoot
Floor coverings divide your outdoor area into zones. Garden furniture should have a solid base, for example made of boards or wood. Wooden decking requires a little more maintenance and a substructure to allow rainwater to run off. This creates different heights, which also help to organise your garden.
Loose slabs or gravel are suitable for garden paths. A combination of both floor coverings creates an exciting look. The green areas and lawn should not be too small, as they contribute significantly to the garden feel. Alternatively, you can use outdoor carpets to demarcate areas.
Creating comfort
Furniture that is usually placed in the living room is only suitable for outdoor use to a limited extent. Garden furniture has a different coating and is made of particularly robust materials such as hardwood: teak, mahogany and robinia. At Galaxus, you will find more and more FCS-certified wood in the range (see product features). For lounges, choose models that have waterproof properties. They are more densely woven or made from quick-drying fabrics. They also fade less quickly in all that sunlight thanks to impregnation.
Metal furniture is the alternative to wood. Their powder coating makes them weatherproof. When choosing seat cushions, you should opt for outdoor-ready models.
Create eye-catchers
Play with the elements of fire and water outdoors to increase the feel-good factor. Fire creates a cosy warmth. If you don't have a fixed fire pit, you can set up fire bowls. These are available in many sizes and are a real eye-catcher.
Water can also be used in different ways. Whether fountain, trickle or vertical water wall, rippling water has a relaxing effect on the mind and soul. It also creates "white noise", which masks disturbing noises such as busy roads.
Atmospheric lighting
Set the lights outside for the evening: windlights, lanterns and outdoor lights are wireless and can be distributed as desired. Pendant lights or chains of lights can be hung from trees. Lights made of satinised materials or frosted glass are particularly suitable because they provide soft light. Choose a lamp that has a warm light colour. This makes it particularly romantic.
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