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Help me make my garden furniture less of a eyesore....

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Lovemusic33 · 26/05/2021 18:02

Not sure what I was thinking, I ordered a bistro set (2 chairs and a small table) to go on my small patio, wanted something comfy so ordered this....

www.duxburyshomeandgarden.co.uk/products/tobs-faux-rattan-folding-lounge-bistro-set-peach?variant=39253640871990

It turned up today and now I kind of regret buying it, it’s very pink and plasticky looking 😬😬, the chairs are very comfy though. Is there anyway I can make it look nicer? Maybe so light colour cushions?

Please tell me it’s not that bad?

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Beebumble2 · 26/05/2021 18:46

I agree some large cushions on the seats and back would help, perhaps a green leaf pattern.
You could use glass paint on the table top and paint some leaf shapes. If you paint on the underside of the glass the pattern will be protected.

denverRegina · 26/05/2021 18:51

Free returns, send it back.

I find browsing TK Maxx for bistro sets usually throws up some decent ones.

We have a coral coloured metal set that is really pretty and sits nicely in the courtyard.

Lovemusic33 · 26/05/2021 19:24

I do want to keep it, it fits perfectly where I wanted it to go and the seats are really comfy, it’s just the colour is more baby pink than peach, though I’m not sure the colour makes much difference 🤣. I’m good with a sewing machine so could make some seat cushions in a nice neutral colour.

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Giantrooster · 26/05/2021 19:32

Spray paint, then cover in sheep skins Smile.

TheDiddlyGang · 26/05/2021 21:53

I like them!
I don’t understand how you expected peach though OP, they are very clearly pink!

Lovemusic33 · 27/05/2021 11:22

Loving the watermelon cushions, maybe I should just embrace the pink.

I have a habit of buying things like this and then wishing I went for grey 🤣🤣, they brighten up my garden so I think the pink will be embraced with some pink cushions, possibly watermelon cushions.

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LemonViolet · 27/05/2021 12:24

Embrace the colour!

Surround with masses of jungley foliage in pots and pink/peach/orange blooms Smile

Cocogreen · 27/05/2021 12:30

@LemonViolet

Embrace the colour!

Surround with masses of jungley foliage in pots and pink/peach/orange blooms Smile

Yes I agree. Once there's some greenery near them the colour will " calm down". I love the pink by the way.
SoupDragon · 27/05/2021 12:35

I don’t understand how you expected peach though OP, they are very clearly pink!

Because they are very clearly described as "peach"!

SoupDragon · 27/05/2021 12:36

@LemonViolet

Embrace the colour!

Surround with masses of jungley foliage in pots and pink/peach/orange blooms Smile

I read that as "judgey foiliage" 🤣

Definitely embrace it though.

Lovemusic33 · 27/05/2021 16:35

Thank you, I do have some fake ivy somewhere which I could tangle around it and I have a pink flamingo tree in a large pot 🤣

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