Your paradise patio: Kolorful Kanvas
Spring is only weeks away and the thought of longer daylight hours and accessing our outdoor spaces once again is a delightful prospect.
Gazing out the window, tidied garden beds and clipped hedges make for a pleasing view; however, the one jarring note is the patio furniture. The deck chairs are sagging, faded and worn, and the sun-shade looks so pitiful that it is put straight back into the darkest corner of the shed.
Leena Budhia of Kolorful Kanvas advises people to plan ahead and use winter’s downtime to bring in their tired outdoor furniture for a makeover. “There is no need to throw away well-constructed furniture when all it takes is an attractive new fabric to make them look amazing again,” Leena says.
While a fresh new fabric significantly enhances the appearance of outdoor furniture, equally important is strong and serviceable material. The fact that this business produces superior canvas products made here in Christchurch by a team of highly skilled artisans, and has done so since 1975, assures customers the work carried out is nothing less than of bespoke quality. Another forward-planning way to preserve outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories is to think about investing in covers. Leena points out that as the spring/summer season can be a long one. Sudden changes in weather can punish outdoor furniture, so it makes sense to have protective covers on standby. Protective covers also make for ideal storing and overwintering of outdoor furniture, ensuring fabrics remain dirt and dust-free, and are shielded from any surrounding shed paraphernalia that might cause damage. Alongside deck chairs and sun canopies, here is where to bring your tired cushions and faded squabs for a fresh face-lift.
Custom-made items are a huge component of the business, from boat covers, sail shades, sun-blinds and enclosures through to motorised awnings, fixed frame canopies, and so much more. “No job is too big or small, be that a commercial or residential project, and we happily work alongside architects, contractors and engineers, should that be required,” Leena says.
A no obligation measure and quote service within Christchurch sees one of the experienced team onsite to consult with customers and offer expert advice and solutions to achieve their vision. “Kolorful Kanvas takes pride in delivering the same premium customer service today as we did 49 years ago. With next year marking the business’ 50th anniversary, I think we can safely say we must be doing something right.”
