Are you the lucky owner of a veranda? Then chances are that you will want to be as comfortable and cosy as possible. The following tips will help you with that.
1. Create a pleasant environment with the right lighting
Lighting is not only functional, it also influences the atmosphere in the room. Therefore, decide in advance what you will mainly use your veranda for. Want to enjoy your veranda with your family all year round? Then apply warm mood lighting to create a pleasant and fun space. Do you regularly use your garden room as a workspace? In that case, bright lighting makes more sense. So match your lighting to the right mood. For example, mount pretty wall lights on the wall or choose built-in, dimmable LED lighting. This allows you to create the desired atmosphere at the touch of a button.
2. Determine the right furnishing for your veranda
Your garden room is the ideal place to relax. So furnish your veranda with comfortable furniture. Do you have a small veranda? Make the most of the space with multifunctional furniture, such as a corner sofa with built-in storage. In addition, heat your veranda on colder days with an atmospheric electric patio heater with infrared radiant heat. A spacious terrace lends itself well to a large table where you can enjoy a family meal. Opt for natural materials to really match the veranda to your garden.
3. Choose a suitable floor under your veranda
Not only furniture and colours determine the atmosphere, the floor also has a major influence on the space. While ceramic tiles create a modern look, bamboo decking immediately gives your terrace a warm appearance. An excellent choice for this is the Gumax® bamboo decking. This decking, made from fast-growing bamboo, forms a solid, durable base for your outdoor space. Thanks to the special heat treatment, the decking boards are extra hard-wearing and last for many years. Moreover, the decking can be laid in several ways, allowing you to easily choose the look that suits you.
5. Maintain your veranda properly
Although an aluminium veranda requires minimal maintenance, a little servicing is desirable every now and then. Clean the aluminium with the high-quality microfibre cloths and aluminium cleaner from the Gumax® cleaning set. Is there a lot of sand or coarse dirt on your veranda? Then rinse them well with water before you start cleaning. Come across a scratch on the aluminium that can't be polished away? Then fill the scratch with a paint pen. More severe damage can be covered with a spray can.
For a glass roof or sliding door, the Gumax® cleaning set also includes a glass cleaner. Do you have a polycarbonate roof? You can easily wipe it down with a lukewarm soapy water and non-degreasing soap. Finally, check the gutter regularly for leaves and debris to prevent blockages. With the Gumax® gutter leaf guard, cleaning the gutter is even easier, as it covers the entire gutter.
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