7 essential accessories for your outdoor space.

With the arrival of good weather we want to spend more hours in the garden, on the porch, in the patio or on the terrace.  That is why it is essential to have everything ready before the summer season.

We already have our outdoor sofas and armchairs ready with garden tables has game. We have cleaned the extendable table and the dining chairs and sun loungers are already in the pool area. We no longer need anything else to enjoy our favorite outdoor space. Or maybe yes?

There are some elements that, although at first glance do not seem important, in practice they are crucial for life outside is fully comfortable. In this post we discover 7 key accessories to fully enjoy your terrace or garden this summer.

1. Outdoor lights and lamps.

Finally came the longed time to go out to the terraces, gardens and patios. But to spend time outdoors you need to see well at all times, even when night falls.

Choosing the right outdoor lighting is essential not only to be comfortable at night, but also because it is part of the decoration.

Sometimes we do not illuminate our outer space as we would like because we do not have enough electricity outlets. In these cases, wireless garden lamps are very practical. They work thanks to a built-in rechargeable battery that gives you several hours of autonomy without having to worry about plugs or cables.
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Do you have your patio  lit?

2. Umbrellas and Parasols.

It is no secret that in Andalusia and La Costa del Sol the sun can become scorching at certain times, especially in summer. If we want to enjoy the outdoors and our sofas, armchairs, sun loungers and hammocks with total security it is essential to have a good shade in the hottest hours.

If our terrace or garden does not have natural or structural shadows, it is highly recommended to use parasols and umbrellas to protect our health and our skin. Tarps made of high density acrylic fabrics such as porophin or dralon give us extra protection against UV rays.
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Eccentric parasols are very useful because they are reclining and adjustable according to the needs of each moment of the day. They also have padded sand bases that provide us more stability in case of wind.

3. Ornamental plants and flowers.

Plants are the ideal complement to provide freshness and naturalness to your outdoor space.  Whether on a small balcony or in a large garden, the plants will give you the definitive touch to complement the decoration of your favorite outdoor space.
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Natural plants such as lavender or jasmine will give you a pleasant fragrance. Others like bamboo or boxwood are very resistant to temperature changes and guarantee a great durability.

If instead you want to have plants in your terrace or garden if you have to worry about watering, transplants and care, we recommend the use of artificial plants for outdoors. The aesthetic advantages are the same but with little maintenance, only to remove the dust with a damp cloth from time to time.

4. Barbacues.

It’s often said that outdoor life whets the appetite. And it’s no wonder. After a couple of hours of enjoying the hammocks, sofas and pouffes, it’s time for a snack.

If we have a barbecue in our terrace or garden we can continue to enjoy the outside air while we prepare a succulent barbecue for our friends and family.

Gas barbecues are especially suitable if you want to cook in your garden in a fast, clean and healthy way. Its low smoke emission is also convenient in homeowner communities so as not to disturb neighbours.

5. Protective covers for outdoor furniture.

You know that high-end garden furniture like the ones you can find in PATIO is designed to withstand the weather all year round with minimal maintenance.

There are times when we have to go away for a couple of weeks, either for pleasure, visit family or business. It may be that we have some unforeseen event and that it takes a few more days to return home. After several weeks out, how do you think you’ll find the outdoor furniture you’ve left out in the open?

Of course you can waste a couple of hours and clean them thoroughly, especially if the rain has brought mud and sand from the Sahar desert. It is more comfortable and practical to use winter covers to protect your outdoor furniture and when you want to use them again are the same as you left them.

6. Textiles and decorative cushions.

Choosing cushions and textiles for our outdoor space is essential. Not only for its aesthetic value, but also for the functional use that we will make of them. 

You can find cushions for sun loungers, hammocks, armchairs and garden chairs in a variety of sizes and colors that will give a touch of color to your decor while giving you a plus of comfort.

In sofas and armchairs with neutral base decorative cushions in plain colors and prints look great.  In this way you will give dynamism to the whole.

7. Garden carpets and outdoor rugs.

If you want to give the definitive touch to the decoration of your terrace or garden, use outdoor carpets for your dining room or your living room.  You will get a unique effect for your space increasing the feeling of comfort.
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The outdoor carpets from PATIO have such a pleasant touch that invites you to walk barefoot through them. And as they can be made to measure you can renew the appearance of the floor of your outdoor space with a minimum investment.  And to top it off you have at your disposal multiple colors and models so that you do not leave a single corner to decorate.

Fernando Bueno,

Patio Top Garden Furniture Estepona.