The best patio furniture

T he furniture for a patio depends on the space available and on the preferences of the landlord. One of the most common materials you can find in outdoor patios and gardens is rattan. There are sofas and armachairs in rattan that are really nice above all if some cushions are added especially in colours like cream or beige. This solution is not very expensive. To have a particularly smart patio you can buy furniture in wrought iron. It can be in black or white decorated with cushions to be more comfortable. Cushions could be white or with flowers, in cotton or silk. You can personalise your own cushions with ribbons and lace. If you decide to furnish your patio with wrought iron, you need to add a table that normally is covered in glass. Plants are compulsory along with a stone oven that can be used as a stove or to be filled with plants and decorations. If you want something simpler and above all cheaper, you can buy table and chairs in resin or plastic. They are available mainly in white but you can find in other colours too. They are less resistant so be careful to put them in the shadow when the sun is too hot. However, there are some tables with a special hole in the middle to put a beach umbrella especially for summer. There are also some versions of this furniture for children. Plants are compulsory in this case too. Another way to furnish your patio is the Japanese or Chinese style. It is easy to adopt this style because all you need are cushions and a small table to put drinks on it. As regards colours, you can choose light brown, beige, cream, grey or black and white. Put a small Zen garden close to the table and some bonsai trees. The effect is absolutely wonderful and considered very trendy. Add scented candles and roses petals.