After a relentless winter, the fresh spring air feels even sweeter, and time outdoors more coveted.
“After all this snow, it’s time to embrace your backyard and enjoy it to its fullest,” says Craig Davis, owner of Barrie LeisureScapes, a locally owned business creating beautiful backyards for 10 years with their large selection of stylish and durable outdoor furniture.
If your current patio seating is showing the war wounds of a hard-fought Canadian winter, help is just around the corner.
At Barrie Leisure
Scapes, you’ll find over 20 sets of furniture on display and many more ready to order from the most trusted brands in outdoor decor, like CR Plastics and Protege Casual. While Craig has always sourced the best of outdoors from across North America, he is increasing his selection of Canadian-made furniture, with quality offerings in wicker, heavy-duty recycled plastic, and cast aluminum.
“Given our current political climate, there’s never been a better time to buy Canadian,” says Craig.
Thankfully, when it comes to outdoor furniture, buying locally has its benefits.
“Brands like CR Plastics, which is made in Stratford, and Protege Casual, from Concord, are built with Canada’s weather in mind.”
CR Plastics uses ⅞-inch thick recycled plastic lumber with a UV-stabilized pigment that lasts for generations. In fact, Craig says he left his furniture outside this winter. While many sets would have caved under the 8-ft pile of snow in his yard, he notes that his set is as strong and beautiful as ever.
Your backyard is an investment, which is why Barrie Leisurescapes’s award-winning showroom is a great place to start planning your space.
“Your furniture is integral to how you enjoy your backyard and share it with others. It shouldn’t be an afterthought.”
Craig was a builder long before opening his store. He’s able to draw on his experience in that world to guide clients in selecting the appropriate furniture to enhance their outdoor space.
“We are here to help, whether you are replacing an aging set or planning an overhaul and redesign. Anything you build with us comes with in-store furniture credits.”
Visit their showroom for ideas, inspiration, and guidance, and transform your backyard into your paradise today.
TEXT SHELANNE AUGUSTINE
PHOTOS ANDREW FEARMAN
