Plastic furniture for a summer residence: features, advantages, choice

If you want your dacha site to be not only a place to work and grow vegetable crops, you need to equip it with the proper comfort. And what could be better than to create a beautiful, cozy and practical interior, and even save at the same time? It is this solution that offers plastic garden furniture. In this article we will tell you how to choose the right furniture for your dacha.

General information

Plastic furniture, unlike wood or metal, was invented quite recently - in 1968.American industrial designer Philippe Starck built a molded plastic chair with a whimsical drop-shaped shape. It cost such a "beauty" no less than 1000 dollars and was a real work of art.

Subsequently, Stark's idea developed and improved, and the chairs became more and more comfortable, and most importantly, cheaper. Today, plastic furniture is used for arranging homes, cottages, cafes, organizing large-scale conferences and events.

Types of plastic furniture

Plastic furniture can be of several types depending on the nature of the production:

1. Molded - also called forged. This is all plastic furniture, which can be seen in everyday life. It is made by means of special forms. The cheapest and practical kind of furniture, which is ideal for any dacha. The variety of models and colors allows you to choose furniture for every taste and harmoniously fit it into the interior.
2. Wicker - also known as artificial rattan furniture. Very original solution for those who want to add home comfort to the interior, but can not afford real furniture from the vine. In addition, plastic wicker furniture does not require so scrupulous care, as rattan, and it lasts much longer.
3. From plastic bottles - you can easily make such furniture with your own hands. This option is even more budgetary than in the case of cast furniture, since the products can be made from used bottles collected on the street. An excellent option for creative people - you can make any design fantasy and make a unique garden furniture with your own hands.

Also, plastic garden furniture differs according to the special features of the application:

1. Baby is made of durable and hypoallergenic plastic that will not harm the child's health. As a rule, it has bright colors and has rounded corners. Hills, houses, swings and a sandbox made of plastic will take the child while the parents have a rest at the dacha or work in the garden.
   
2. For rest - all the rest is plastic furniture of industrial production.

It should be noted that all plastic furniture is made of non-toxic types of materials and can not harm people or animals. However, in case of fire, plastic will emit a corrosive gas, which leads to severe poisoning, therefore it is necessary to observe safety precautions.

Advantages and disadvantages of plastic furniture

In this section, we will discuss in detail why plastic furniture is ideal for a garden and villa, and why most people prefer it, rather than products made of wood or metal. Advantages of plastic furniture for dachas:

1. A variety of models and colors - you can choose furniture for any interior.
2. Compact - cast plastic furniture often has a folding design and takes up little space. For example, chairs can be stacked one on top of another, as in the photo:
   
3. Practicality - plastic furniture is not afraid of moisture, so if you accidentally left it in the rain, nothing terrible will happen. For the same reason, it is easy to wash and keep clean.
4. Long service life - with proper care plastic furniture for the cottage can last more than one year, retaining the original appearance.
5. Cheapness - the price of plastic furniture varies depending on the model and purpose of objects, but in any case it is lower than that of wooden or metal products.
6. Ease - plastic furniture can lift and carry even a child or an elderly person.
7. Fire safety - plastic furniture can not burn.

The disadvantages of plastic furniture are few, but they are still there:

1. Cheap plastic - before buying furniture for a super-low price, pay attention to the quality of the plastic. Cheap plastic is quite fragile, it has a heterogeneous color, and the color quickly burns out in the sun. Try to bend a piece of plastic or bend the corner, sit on a chair or check the stability of the table. Quality plastic will reliably maintain balance and maintain shape.
2. Although plastic furniture does not burn, it can melt and at the same time emit toxic fumes that are hazardous to health and the environment. Take care that there are no heaters or open flames nearby.
3. Plastic tables and chairs are not capable of withstanding heavy loads, so do not overload them. The table will withstand filled dishes, cups and treats at dinner, but it is hardly suitable for anything more.
4. The surface is quite easy to scratch. Shallow scratches will not be noticeable, but with time they will become more and furniture will lose its pristine appearance. In particular, this applies to light shades of plastic.
5. Garden furniture made of plastic is better not to leave under direct sunlight on a hot day - even the best quality material can melt and deform.

How to choose furniture

To begin to choose plastic furniture for a summer residence it is necessary from a table. Today you can find an incredible variety of tables of various shapes, sizes and colors - round, tall, futuristic, "under the tree", etc. Choose a table for the maximum number of people you plan to collect at home, but at the same time consider the number of people. So, if you constantly come to the dacha alone or together, the three of you, it will not be very convenient to dine at a huge table. In this case, it makes sense to buy a few tables or buy plastic furniture for giving a folding type.

Folding tables and chairs are very popular - they save a lot of free space, weigh a little, they are easy to transport. If necessary, the villa package can be taken with you to nature or to travel.

The chairs are in most cases included with the table. If the manufacturer did not provide such a solution, select chairs in accordance with the style and color of the table. This may not be exactly the same product, for example, yellow or blue chairs are perfect for a green table.

Chairs should be comfortable, not just offering the opportunity to sit. Height should be chosen, based on the average growth of family members and guests. The number of chairs is also chosen in accordance with the number of family members, but it is better to always provide 1-2 "extra" chairs.

For a comfortable relaxed rest choose models with high backs and wide armrests( some even have compartments for glasses, where you can put soft drinks).To give even more comfort, choose or make your own hands soft pads for each chair.

In addition to tables and chairs, there are many useful kits that will make your dacha a place for health work and relaxation. So, you can put plastic swings and slides for children, luxuriate in the sun on a plastic sunbed, put a comfortable bench bench on the wall of the house in a modern way.

Plastic furniture( photo) is perfectly combined with all natural and classical materials. So, you can combine homemade things from bottles with durable wooden structures, buy plastic wicker chairs to an elegant table of real vines, etc.

Furniture from bottles

It is not known for certain who first came to mind to make a piece of furniture from used plastic bottles, but the invention is priceless. You can almost free to make durable, and, most importantly, very comfortable furniture for a dacha or home. So, from today bottles are made padded stools, beds, armchairs, sofas and even luxurious beds! Designers-innovators all over the world actively use plastic and embody extraordinary ideas. Agree, why throw such a useful material, you can give him a second life?

On the Internet, you can find many master classes to create plastic furniture from bottles. The main thing is to use clean and undamaged products, to connect them as tightly as possible and adhere to the fire safety technique.

Below we present several photos of successful work from bottles:

Plastic furniture for dachas is an ideal solution for those who appreciate practicality, style, comfort and do not hesitate to save money.