When you set up your commercial outdoor space with furniture and accessories you don’t always consider how you will be storing these items and when this might need to be. There are many reasons why you may need to store your furniture and accessories.
Changing around outdoor spaces to accommodate events such as weddings and parties may require additional fixtures to be erected such as marquees and will often result in a surplus of furniture that is simply not suited to the needs of a large event. Outdoor space is very often transformed and given a more indoor feel to it by the use of flooring and setting lights. For example, a charity ball will not be in need of benches that are much more suited to a family picnic. It is very important that any furniture and accessories that are not needed are stored safely and tidily during periods of non use.
Outdoor space is constantly on show and in permanent use by customers. An aesthetically pleasing customer experience should always be aimed for and will ensure visitors return and recommend the venue they have visited. Surplus furniture and supplies should ideally be stored so that they are not in the sight of customers. People are not going to enjoy looking at an untidy pile of parasols while they are attending a formal outside event. From a safety perspective, furniture that is in non use should never be left in areas where they might cause a hazard.
Ahead of your outdoor event it is very useful to carry out an audit of your outdoor furniture and accessories and identify exactly what is required versus what is not needed. This is a great way of ensuring no items remain unchecked and in an area of your commercial space that it does not belong to during your event.
During periods of scheduled cleaning and maintenance of your outdoor space there will be a need to safely store your furniture and accessories. Sandblasting patio areas in a pub garden to bring the stoneware back to its former glory will require a clear and hazard free area to work. To ensure the longevity of your furniture it is advisable to keep it away from debris that may cause damage to the wood.
Containers that are weather proof in muted colours are always a great choice for outdoor storage. You don’t want to draw attention to any piece of furniture that is simply serving purpose as a repository. Something that is durable and easy to maintain will be long lasting and a good investment to safely store your outdoor accessories during times when it is not needed. We recommend the use of large industrial sized storage units that are collapsible making them easy to store when they are not needed.
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