No matter how you plan to use your outdoor space, add comfortable and attractive furniture sets that make the area welcoming. There’s almost endless choices in materials, styles and colors; from traditional white wicker to tightly woven rattan; you are sure to find a set that’s ideal for you home!
All-Weather Patio Furniture
Depending on where you live, patio furniture must be selected that can withstand snowy winter conditions. An all-weather option might be best, which will protect against cold temperatures and rainfall without the need to bring furniture indoors during this season, freeing up space in garage or basement where it might otherwise be stored.
Outdoor furniture must withstand water in all its forms – rain, humidity, morning dew or ice – without suffering damage or discoloration to materials that make up its construction. You should ensure your new set has been designed to handle such extreme conditions.
Teak furniture, in particular, is naturally resistant to the elements and requires little to no treatment over its long life span. The oil produced from its production helps repel moisture and rot; however, some individuals do not appreciate its demanding maintenance schedule required to keep it looking its best.
Wrought iron furniture can provide another reliable option for outdoor patio furnishings, being both popular in the past and still used today in certain designs. Be mindful that uncoated iron will quickly rust in outdoor environments; to extend its longevity look for pieces coated in anti-rust coating material.
Synthetic wicker furniture makes an excellent addition to all-weather patio sets, featuring flexible materials like rattan but often using synthetic resin instead of natural rattan to reduce costs and maintenance requirements. Woven exterior wraps around rust-proof aluminum or powder-coated steel frames.
IPE furniture, made of dense tropical hardwood that is strong and rot-resistant, insect-proof and lasts years outdoors without needing maintenance work is another choice for all-weather furniture. While IPE may be more costly than other options available today, its rustic elegance adds elegance to any patio setting.