Selecting the right outdoor furniture will keep you outside longer and more often

With the recent snowfall, it might be a little early to think about being outside. Then again, it might be nice to dream as the temperatures start to move up.

There are hundreds of styles of outdoor patio furniture and a number of materials from which to choose! Wrought iron, aluminum, stainless steel, numerous woods, plastic, rattan, synthetic wicker – often people choose a dining set or seating to match or complement outdoor living or garden space. 

The right choice can bring you outside longer and more often. Most people want something that’s maintenance-free, durable, beautiful and comfortable. Keep these questions in mind when shopping for outdoor furniture:

• Do you have off-season storage space for your outdoor furniture, or do you want to simply set it up and forget it?
• Does the thought of spring and fall cleanup and buying special cleaners, strippers, stains, sealers, paint or rust-proofing products give you dread?
• Do you prefer eco-friendly outdoor furniture such as chairs and tables made from recycled materials?

The right style and materials for your landscape, patio, deck and other outdoor spaces can make the difference between creating a plain and ordinary outdoor living space or an enticing one.

At Patio Town we only carry our exclusive Comfort Craft™ outdoor furniture because it is superior for many reasons and for all seasons. Put it out and enjoy it for a lifetime. Designed with your body in mind, the contours of the chairs and seating choices will put your back at ease. Three styles – classic Adirondack, garden-style Bent Arm and Rollback are great anywhere around your yard and home.

Made in the USA, the Comfort Craft line includes rich earth tones like cedar, Weatherwood and two-toned browns plus vibrant teal, orange, yellow, red, lime and blue. Black, white, brown, burgundy and green are also available. You can create custom two-tone color combinations to add pizzazz or to complement existing furnishings, landscapes or hardscapes.

You can design multiple matching or complementary arrangements for lounge seating, fire pit surrounds, fireplace areas and other outdoor living spaces. Choices include folding chairs, pub chairs, deck chairs, rockers, gliding chairs, swings, settees, dining sets and end tables. With a taller profile, balcony-style selections are perfect for apartment verandas, terraces and decks, and pub styles are great for an outdoor bar, lounge and dining area.

With Comfort Craft, there’s no more worry about prepping the outdoor furniture for the seasons — or even storage. Comfort Craft requires no sealing, painting or staining and uses stainless steel fasteners that don’t rust or corrode. Clean up is a snap with plain soap and water. Unlike wood, there’s no chipping, cracking, rotting or splintering. The material has no fillers such as wood fiber that cause moisture absorption. UV inhibitors prevent fading.  

Visit us to see and feel the difference and durability of eco-friendly Comfort Craft. Crafted of 100 percent recycled High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) from unwanted consumer and industrial products, Comfort Craft has the look and feel of real wood. It will look great for decades.

Discover acres of displays, hundreds of ideas and always free advice and how-to seminars at Patio Town, the Twin Cities’ premier do-it-yourself landscape supplier since 1965 with stores in Oakdale, Burnsville and Maple Grove. Or if you don’t want to DIY, work with our award-winning designers at Villa Landscapes, Patio Town’s design/build division. You can also shop online all seasons at Shop-PatioTown.com.