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RUSTIC
LOG PATIO FURNITURE
Rustic
log patio furniture has become one of the
hottest home trends in recent years.
One reason for this sudden increase in
popularity is that rustic log garden and patio
furniture blends so perfectly with any garden
setting. Not
only is rustic wood furniture relaxing, but also
many manufacturers only use the treetops, so
that the trees are not completely cut down.
This allows the trees to produce new
growth, which is “pruned off” the following
year. Therefore,
instead of harming the environment to decorate
your porch, deck, or garden, you are actually
enhancing the environment when you use rustic
outdoor furniture.
Pine
and cedar are the two primary woods used in
building rustic garden and patio furniture. However, woods such as teak, white oak, and hickory, as well
as other woods have also been used.
Therefore, it is important for you to
know precisely what wood your rustic patio
furniture has been crafted from as the type of
wood will determine how you should care for your
furniture.
Most unfinished rustic patio furniture,
when exposed to the elements, will weather to a
barn wood-style gray color.
If, however, you want to preserve your
furniture’s natural color, then you will have
to either apply teak oil, finish the furniture
with some type of waterproof finish.
Because many customers do not like the
weathered-gray color, several manufacturers
offer a variety of painted rustic outdoor
furniture.
Rockers
are the most popular pieces of rustic furniture
purchased, accounting for nearly 30% of the
total sales.
The second popular piece of furniture
happens to be porch swings.
While
rockers and porch swings are nice starting
points, there are other great furniture options
to choose from, including gliders, tete-a-tete's,
settees, ottomans, yard swings, and tables.
This is just a small list of the many
different pieces of rustic outdoor furniture
that is available for your deck, patio, or
garden. Many
rustic outdoor furniture suppliers also offer
indoor/outdoor cushions to dress-up your
furniture.
Picnic
tables are another increasingly popular piece of
rustic furniture.
These rustic tables have several sitting
option, from small tables that set 4 up to
tables that can sit a 12 individuals
comfortably.
In fact, any piece of furniture that can
be made from wood can be found in the rustic
style. You
can even carry the rustic look into your den,
bedroom, and living room as well as your home
office.
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