The spring season has arrived and the selection for furnishing the patio are once again the top of the spring cleaning list. For many, this is not a difficult decision: simply bring out the old stuff and begin the summer season once again. For those who want a change, this may be a lot more involved. Furniture and accessory selection may be a diligent according to price range and the effect that you want to have for guests, cookouts, and the long term use of any purchases. Plastic or Wicker? That is the question.
Plastic furniture is no longer snubbed as cheap and poor taste. They are mass produced, and are environmentally friendly these days. They come in a myriad of styles, can be easily cleaned, and their personalities can be easily changed with a simple accessory such as new cushions and pillows. Most of all, they are inexpensive and can be purchased anywhere for a song. The biggest advantage is that most are stack-able and easily transportable. Not only will they make the set at the at home barbecue, they will go for another backyard BBQ or tailgate picnic just as easily. They come in wonderful colors and for the most part, are reasonably sturdy and offer some years of good use.
When it comes to wicker, the purists simply say understated beauty and elegance. Wicker garden furniture can easily become indoor furniture. It can be purchased to last many years, and though it is not easily transported. it can certainly transport guests to a wonderful setting for an evening grilled dinner and appetizers. Wicker is classy, and elegant. It does not have to apologize for not being in taste. Well designed wicker furniture can easily come from the patio and take a rightful place in the kitchen breakfast nook, a guest room or the indoor garden space. Again, its classic beauty is worth also an investment. Accessories can create the look you want, even at at reasonable price.
Whether plastic or wicker, the choice is to create the space you want at a budget you can afford. The real effort is to have a beautiful and functional patio and backyard.
