How to Choose Materials for Your Next Outdoor Furniture
Today outdoor furniture comes in many different materials. Even though all can create high quality and durable piece of furniture, each type of materials has its own uniqueness. How can you choose the suitable one? The first step is to consider your outdoor spaces. Is the weather too harsh? Too windy? Too sunny? Is there any shade in your backyard? Also, consider your house’s building style to pick the appropriate outdoor material.
Each type performs best on different conditions. We’d like to share some tips on selecting the right outdoor material for your next project.
Wood
Wood furniture for a classy outdoor space
A classic and warm home style should not miss outdoor wood furniture. The natural outlook of wood is perfect for creating simple yet intimate outdoor spaces.
This traditional material has appeared at many outdoor patios, gardens, and balconies. It has a variety of good choices from melaleuca to oak, pine, cedar, and teak.
Wood is durable and requires low maintenance. Some high-quality types of wood like teak can withstand harsh weather while still keeping the elegant look.
Wicker outdoor furniture
Don’t hesitate to choose wicker if you like a cozy country style.
Wicker set should be your next outdoor furniture
Outdoor wicker furniture mostly come in a neutral tone like dark brown, grey, black or white. For maximizing its weather-counter trait, manufacturers nowadays create synthetic wicker or poly rattan. Wicker furniture can now be outside in harsh weather without being fade or broken.
Wicker is the hot choice for its lightweight, durability and easy maintenance.
Aluminum
For a simple yet modern house, aluminum is your pick. Outdoor aluminum furniture comes in many different styles and colors. Aluminum can form a chair, a table itself or be a frame for other furniture.
Aluminum sofa set with open view
The material is durable, lightweight that can easily be rearranged. Moreover, aluminum is easy to clean and maintain, creating a strong yet stylish piece of outdoor furniture.
Wrought Iron
You can see wrought iron furniture in some coffee shops or restaurant. The material fits with classic yet dynamic home style.
Elegant wrought iron sofa set
Wrought iron is hard, stylish and can give a feeling of strong will and luxurious appearance. Its characteristic of heavyweight is perfect for windy gardens or patios.
A regular maintenance is needed to protect the outdoor furniture from rusting.
Concrete
Dark gray concrete dining set
Outdoor concrete furniture is by far the heaviest and hardest to find. It is strong and durable that can stay under the harsh weather for years. Concrete furniture also benefits for its easy cleaning and maintenance.
Mixed materials
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A concrete table with wicker chairs
A wood table with wicker chairsIt’s outdoor so just think out of the box. Mix material together to create a unique outdoor furniture set. You can also mix different designs for a more creative looking garden. Mixed materials can appear in an individual piece of furniture, like woodchairs with metal frame, or wood and wicker.
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