Today the use of the backyard as an extension of your living space for outdoor living is growing. You can get comfortable and elegant seating for budget prices. And with the addition of outdoor kitchens, who needs to go inside? Wicker or rattan. This is the most “romantic” of the outdoor styles and ranges in price from inexpensive foreign-made pieces to costly vintage Victorian. It is usually the most ornate style and works well in a formal English or French Country garden. Furniture made with wicker will deteriorate with long exposure to sun and rain. A marine varnish can be used to add protection if your furniture is exposed to weather for long periods. You can get a wicker look in molded plastic or cast iron if you don’t like the care that wicker or rattan requires. Pieces should be brought indoors in the winter and in the summer, used on porches or patios protected from rain and direct sun. Teak. Teak furniture has a modern look and looks well in any garden. It can be expensive, but its strength is second to none. Teak is a tropical hardwood and is the most durable wood available for outdoor furniture. It will hold up for years without warping and cracking and actually looks better over time, gaining unique character and silver colour. But
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after five to six years outdoors, you should oil the teak to keep it from drying out. Redwood. Redwood is very traditional and durable and is available in all price ranges. Just be sure to check that it is indeed redwood and not just redwood coloured. Redwood looks wonderful in a casual garden and should be sanded about once a year, then varnished with one or more coats, depending on how weathered it has looks. If you are looking for more of a flat or matte finish, use a redwood stain with an oil base every year.
Cast Iron or Cast Aluminum.
Ornate and curved cast iron furniture is perfect for a formal Victorian garden. It comes in a variety of styles, price ranges, and is traditionally covered with a white or black enamel paint. Cast iron requires lots of care. Clean it on a regular basis with warm water and soap. Make sure you dry the furniture completely to avoid rust. Cheaper versions can be less durable and even harder to clean. Cement. Cement benches can be used in any garden. They can be as elaborate or
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simple as the owner wishes and budget allows. Concrete benches can handle a large range of temperatures. Sealers can be applied for water and stain resistance. Plus you can clean it with just a garden hose. Plastic. Plastic furniture is available in so many options today that it will be at home in any garden style. It can be used to create the look of wicker, cement or cast iron. Most plastic furniture today is made of a sturdy recycled plastic polymer and is moisture, chlorine, insect, and sea water resistant. But exposing the furniture to the weather year round will drastically reduce its durability. Found. Some of the best and most inexpensive backyard furniture pieces are simply thrift shop or yard sale finds. An old wooden dining room table or chairs that need a little loving care can make a great outdoor set. Old tables, benches, cabinets, and chairs repurposed for the backyard with a little paint can be the answer to your budget dreams.
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686 Devonian Avenue ~ Yes, You CAN Have It All! $1,240,000
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Stunning 4 bedroom rancher boasting spectacular city and lake views. Featuring 11' coffered ceilings, dining or music room, master bedroom with 5 piece spa ensuite & 2 walk-in closets. Family fun on lower walk-out level with media room, fitness room & wine bar. Triple garage with separate access to a 20x11 workshop. MLS®10058765
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SWEEPING LAKE & CITY VIEWS!
THE QUARRY An excl. 7444 sqft, 3/4 acre exec.
dream home will accommodate your needs & wants. Very generous kitchen & pantry with a 2 story Great-room. Elegant sweeping front staircase, Granite counters, Hardwood floors. There is a 2 bed suite downstairs perfect for a nanny or visiting guests. Beautiful, heated entertainment deck overlooking the fabulous salt water pool. Dual garages with more than enough room for 5 larger vehicles & extras. Stamped concrete driveway at the front with a 15’ wide access drive around to the back garages. MLS®10063907
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2250 BRENTWOOD ROAD Custom built 4 bed, 3 bath 2650 sq. ft. rancher. Farm status! Executive – sized rancher on 7.49 acres in the city! Huge living / dining room and kitchen. Fully fenced / irrigated. Detached shop & RV carport. MLS®10063080 Call Jack or Ryan.
Jack Peters
Jim Armitage
250-215-3925
250-300-4702
jack@jrfamilyrealtors.com Kelowna
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$1,390,000
.45 ACRE LAKE VIEW CUSTOM CRAWFORD HOME This lake view home has everything you could ever want or imagine.
LAKEFRONT COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE AT ITS BEST Le Chateau - Pool, hot tub & boat slip all lend itself
Reclaimed elm floors on the main, grand vaulted ceilings in great room with floor to ceiling windows & stone F/P. Gourmet kitchen w/top-of-theline stainless appls, butler’s pantry, large mud room plus wet bar in great room. Den on the main w/coffered ceilings. Master w/laundry, spacious spa-like ensuite, 10x10 walk-in closet, direct access to hot tub & deck too! Lower level with two children’s rooms sharing a Jack & Jill bthrm. Even a laundry room for them to learn to do their own wash! Gorgeous stone f/p in the fam. rm., concrete floors & separate bthrm. for use by the guest room and easy access to the 16x32 heated salt-water pool. Triple garage w/12x17 shop area (sink & counters), true RV parking & bonus “Man Room” over the garage w/full bathrm, wet bar w/sink, fridge & separate heating/cooling - would make a great nanny suite too! Extras galore! The .45 acre lot backs onto the canyon with amazing views! MLS®10061195
OUTBACK CONDO FOR SALE
Want to watch your kids play in the pool from your patio? Want to walk to the beach with your family? Watch the sunset from your roof top patio? This is it! South Bay at Outback Resort. 2028 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Shared use of private wharf, clubhouse, playground, tennis Court MLS®10059804.
to the lifestyle afforded to you in a gated lakefront community. Private patio offers views of the lake. Extensive professional renovations make this a turn key opportunity. Hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, granite counters, wine fridge, 10’ ceilings make this your easy first choice for lakefront living. Within walking distance to shopping and restaurants. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, attached garage. MLS®10061563
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$1,083,000
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4828 CARMEL CRS. Panoramic views!
Immaculate 5910 sqft walkout rancher situated on .43 acres in sought after quiet Upper Mission neighborhood. 4 Bed, large den & 5 baths with two kitchens, low profile elevator, wheelchair friendly and postcard views from both levels. Capitalize on owners desire to move on! MLS®10064096
Joanne Willmott
Jim Armitage
Carmen Vetter
250-870-8788
250-300-4702
250-215-7388
www.willmottandassociates.com Kelowna
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