WWTKD: Outdoor Furniture

Bubblegum5586 · April 2015

So with all this nice weather all I want to do is sit outside as much as possible! We have a nice outdoor dining set that H's parents gifted us last year. But we have a whole other side of the deck that sits empty! I wanted to put something over on that side for lounging... whether laying out in the sun or star gazing at night.

Well in case you don't know this.... holy smokes outdoor furniture is way more expensive then I thought

There is no way we can afford something as nice as I was envisioning for while so I need to do something budget friendly in the meantime.

Those zero gravity chairs seem pretty affordable... but then I found a love seat version and I am definitely eyeing that! But then my sister said maybe a hammock would work too.

So what would you do?! (pictures below)

Bubblegum5586 · April 2015

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littlepep · April 2015

We have a couple of zero gravity chairs (one we got on sale at Walgreens for like $15!!) and we love them! They are awesome for reading/relaxing on the deck.

I love a good hammock too though, but I have a harder time getting out once I'm settled ha.

lyndausvi · April 2015

not really a fan of either. But if those are the 2 choices I would go with the hammock.

Do you mind telling us your budget? Maybe we can help?

JennyColada · April 2015

I just don't personally like the look of that zero gravity chair.

We just bought new outdoor furniture as well, and it was kind of pricey! It was almost as much as entire our bedroom set!

lovegood90 · April 2015

If you already have furniture, then a hammock could be fun. But what is your budget? (We just bought some really comfy patio furniture at IKEA for around $500!)

Bubblegum5586 · April 2015

These are both around the $150 mark... I could do $200 if it was amazing.... I am not seeing too much at that price! This was what I was envisioning before I saw what everything costs;

Ok maybe I knew I couldn't get that but at least something like;

lyndausvi · April 2015

I feel like a party poopper, but here is goes.

New outdoor furniture is a want not a need. Especially since you already have some stuff.

I say, save up more money and buy something at the end of the season. Do not settle.

If you really want a something now look at the classifieds or craigslist for something.

I've bought stuff just to settle my want of something. It rarely works like you think it will.

Bubblegum5586 · April 2015

lovegood90 What did you get at Ikea? I started looking once you said that and I like the idea of the sectionals you can build and move around.

Blergbot · April 2015

I don't like either option.

I'm not a fan of Walmart, but we got our patio set there for $300 (the same set was listed for twice as much on Amazon). They have a few good looking sets in the $200 range, too.

lovegood90 · April 2015

bubblegum1309 said:
lovegood90 What did you get at Ikea? I started looking once you said that and I like the idea of the sectionals you can build and move around.

That's exactly what we did! You can attach them together to make a sofa or keep them separate. We got these:

1 of these: http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/50267049/

And 2 of these on each end: http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/10267046/

They come with cushions that you can buy separately, so that's where the price added up (I can't have enough cushions!). We also bought a mini side table.

redheadbride15 · April 2015

We have the IKEA APPLARO line, which is very affordable. It's comfortable and I'm amazed at how well it holds up given how cheap it is. It's been outside for 4 years now (through Boston winters no less!!!) and still looks as good as new. I started with 4 folding chairs and a small table, but we added two of these armchairs last summer.

southernbelle0915 · April 2015

lyndausvi said:
I feel like a party poopper, but here is goes.

New outdoor furniture is a want not a need. Especially since you already have some stuff.

I say, save up more money and buy something at the end of the season. Do not settle.

If you really want a something now look at the classifieds or craigslist for something.

I've bought stuff just to settle my want of something. It rarely works like you think it will.

Exactly this.

levioosa · April 2015

Do you have a JC Penney's Clearance Furniture section near you? My parents bought a chaise lounge that was normally $1099 for $150 the other day. They had a ton of furniture there and it changes out every 2-3 weeks.

hellosweetie1015 · April 2015

I honestly would love a hammock. I love them, and want one so badly. Not a fan of the zero-gravity chairs - they're essentially beach furniture to me, and I don't see a need for them.

I do think that if you don't LOVE what you're getting to act as a placeholder, don't get something. Wait til the end of the season, or until you can afford it. There's always blankets for sunning or stargazing.

kvruns · April 2015

I think it depends on the real purpose. If it is for lounging in the sun I"d want a hammock or gravity chair thing (though if you like to lay on your stomach guessing the gravity chair isn't good for that). or nice padded loungers would be comfy though storage could be a concern?

Extra seating and sectionals and stuff are cool but I wouldn't personally see that for lounging, maybe you need to decision what your real vision and use is for that section of the deck and then make the decision.

jenna8984 · April 2015

When I lived at my brother's house years ago he had a hammock and I loved it- I was in that shit ALL summer for naps in the sun.

badbnagdway · April 2015

I love hammocks more than I love chairs but I think the loveseat would be more versatile. It's hard maneuver and, for example, eat dinner or have some wine in the hammock. It's possible but at least for me I'd likely get some wine/food on me.

Keep shopping for patio furniture, if possible buy something for now as you planned and hunt for furniture after the summer when that stuff is on sale. I was amazed at how much certain stores charge for patio furniture, but we got our teak tables and chairs and our all weather wicker loveseat and armchairs for a total of only $600 at a place called Southeastern Salvage.

arrippa · April 2015

I love hammocks. If I could, I would totally sleep in one every night.

theartistformerlyknownas · April 2015

I think the zero gravity chairs would look out of place compared to the nice dining set you already have. Those are more like camping chairs to me. You also don't need anything that's potentially easy to eat dinner in, since you have that. So I'd want something a little more snuggly like a hammock.

I agree though, you shouldn't half ass it just to fill up the space. You'll end up still wanting the nicer pieces, and just wasting the $150-200.

Bubblegum5586 · April 2015

Thank you everyone for the advice! I agree that it could be better to wait until the end of the year when things go on sale and when we can save more.... but I said that last year and ended up not liking anything left over, and I don't want to go another summer with nothing. With that said I need to readjust my budget some to not quite settle but not get a dream set either!

I have been taking a look at some of the ikea options but I think lounging is more important then "conversational"/sofa since we have the dining set already. Which I already sit at often to hang out and chit chat. But when I want to tan I bring out a dinky beach chair... which isn't really that comfortable!

Someone suggest walmart and I found this:

Which seems pretty cool! It got pretty good reviews and it is $298! Over my initial budget but I can totally picture laying out and reading in that and even better snuggling up under some blankets at night to look at the stars!

Still looking at hammocks but those can co into the yard too. We have a few portable hammocks we bring camping every year and there is always a fight over sitting in it!

So thank you knotties... I was thinking about pulling the trigger on the love seat gravity chair and now I realize it's worth spending a little bit more to get something better.

theartistformerlyknownas · April 2015

Ooh I love that!

jenna8984 · April 2015

And the little side table! Winner! I'll be over for tanning

WinstonsGirl · April 2015

I want to change my vote to the double chair Walmart thing. That's awesome

cupcait927 · April 2015

Oh I love that! Now I want to convince H that we need one too.

[Deleted User] · April 2015

This was hard to choose but I have an obsession with hammocks. So that was my vote. Love those zero gravity chairs though too.

[Deleted User] · April 2015

I say no to anything from Walmart but that's just me. Enjoy and hope it's comfy.

CMGragain · April 2015

We have owned several sets of outdoor furniture.

I would urge you to think twice before buying anything with cushions. They will quickly mildew in a wet climate, and sun damage in a dry one. Replacing cushions can cost as much as a whole new chair.
My current set has hard woven sling seats, and I love them. When I need to clean them, I just vet out the garden hose. Water doesn't puddle on them, and they dry quickly.
I don't like either of your options. I have trouble getting out of chairs, and both those options would be my worst nightmare.

Blergbot · April 2015

CMGragain said:
We have owned several sets of outdoor furniture.

I would urge you to think twice before buying anything with cushions. They will quickly mildew in a wet climate, and sun damage in a dry one. Replacing cushions can cost as much as a whole new chair.
My current set has hard woven sling seats, and I love them. When I need to clean them, I just vet out the garden hose. Water doesn't puddle on them, and they dry quickly.
I don't like either of your options. I have trouble getting out of chairs, and both those options would be my worst nightmare.

This can be avoided by storing the cushions when not in use or buying covers.

CMGragain · April 2015

Blergbot said:

CMGragain said:
We have owned several sets of outdoor furniture.

I would urge you to think twice before buying anything with cushions. They will quickly mildew in a wet climate, and sun damage in a dry one. Replacing cushions can cost as much as a whole new chair.
My current set has hard woven sling seats, and I love them. When I need to clean them, I just vet out the garden hose. Water doesn't puddle on them, and they dry quickly.
I don't like either of your options. I have trouble getting out of chairs, and both those options would be my worst nightmare.

This can be avoided by storing the cushions when not in use or buying covers.

Taking off those cushions every night before dew fall is a royal pain! They can also take up a lot of storage space!

Blergbot · April 2015

CMGragain said:

Blergbot said:

CMGragain said:
We have owned several sets of outdoor furniture.

I would urge you to think twice before buying anything with cushions. They will quickly mildew in a wet climate, and sun damage in a dry one. Replacing cushions can cost as much as a whole new chair.
My current set has hard woven sling seats, and I love them. When I need to clean them, I just vet out the garden hose. Water doesn't puddle on them, and they dry quickly.
I don't like either of your options. I have trouble getting out of chairs, and both those options would be my worst nightmare.

This can be avoided by storing the cushions when not in use or buying covers.
Taking off those cushions every night before dew fall is a royal pain! They can also take up a lot of storage space!

True. It's a choice that OP will have to make for herself.

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