The timing of this article is perfect! Given the erratic weather lately, shielding outdoor furniture has become a real challenge. While I've experimented with some methods here, I'm still searching for a solution with lasting effects. Do you have any specific product or brand recommendations? A big thank you to @Kevin Carol (https://qr.ae/pyDKpb) for suggesting The Cover Company NZ for outdoor furniture protection. I'm definitely going to explore their offerings. It would be fantastic if you could compare a few similar brands in terms of quality, pricing, and customization. Your insights would be highly valuable.

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Hi Helena, some possibilities - outdoor sheer curtains, blinds or bring the seating forward and have a moveable fold up partition screen between seating and balustrade. Is it worth waiting for spring/summer to see if remaining trees regrow their leaves, providing enough privacy before making any changes? With regard to tables height, they are usually within a standard range, so you are unlikely to find one lower unless you have custom made - if you do, the issue then is that the chairs on the other side will be too high with not enough leg room. If you sink too much into the sofa cushion, then consider firmer foam and maybe thicker bench cushion. All the best, Louise - Decoro Custom Interiors

I was in favour of a colour similar to Jarrah but my daughter disagreed. My concern with black is that the decking is a shade of blue/grey and the house has much grey as well. I really like the black(ish) look but the pics shared show it on quite light surfaces i.e. cement or a very light wood colour. I actually have a full tin of blackbean wood stain. Do you know this colour?