You just moved into your beautiful home and noticed that you need to furnish both interior and exterior.
Whether your home is under renovation or there's a need to add more furniture to complement what you have, making decisions are very critical and straining.
You'll start to wonder what the current trends are.
Worry no more as we handpicked a couple of excellent and contrasting patio furniture just for you.
Wicker Furniture Wicker is the type of furniture that is made from interlaced slender branches and it is very popular type of outdoor furniture.
Having wicker furniture can instantly bring up the tropical aura and relaxing mood.
Wicker can be made from many materials such as rattan, bamboo and plastic.
The weight of wicker furniture depends on the type of material it is made from.
No matter what, wicker furniture is reasonably light and strong too.
Wicker made from rattan, which is a stem of palm like plant looks good even with only its natural finish.
Rattan is thought to bring increase in productivity and wealth as well as making your way of life and work more effective.
Nowadays, wicker furniture made from plastic is very common to find.
It is low maintenance and weather resistant quality contributes highly to this.
Compared to other materials, wicker made from plastic looks mass produced rather than natural compared to materials like bamboo.
However, plastic is more comfortable.
Some would put cushions on their wicker chairs and tables to provide extra comfort but the downside is that it conceals the beauty of wicker.
Some even do this to minimize damages to their wicker furniture.
Whatever it is, the fad of putting cushion or blanket on wicker furniture might be more suitable for sofas and couches because wicker chairs on its own provides enough comfort.
The downside of having wicker is when the weaving or part of it is ruined.
This can substantially affect the whole structure.
This is why it is important that you tend to a broken structure immediately in order to prevent it from getting worse.
All you need is glue and a little bit of handy work to stick the loose fiber to stable ones.
Wicker that are made from plants are very resistant towards rainwater and so is plastic.
This is why wicker can withstand the outdoor environment.
However, the downside of wicker is that it is highly flammable.
You should avoid placing them near bonfires or fireplaces.
Teak Furniture Teak wood comes from Southeast Asia.
It is known to be a very durable wood with many other qualities that makes it high in demand.
Teak was originally used to build ships.
Over the year, man has made teak into other useful things too including teak furniture that are used for the outdoor.
Teak possesses many great qualities due to its natural oils.
This oil is also the reason that made teak looking glossy and polished.
It requires very little care and even if the color changes slightly over the years, you can still treat it also with oil.
The natural oil within teak is also the one that made it possible for it to be placed in exposed areas.
Teak does not rot easily either.
This is very useful for places that are a bit damped and moist.
Teak is also a natural bug repellent and you can also be sure that you would not burn your skin when sitting on teak furniture exposed in sunlight because it absorbs very little heat.
While the cost of teak furniture is generally a little more than you would pay for acacia, cedar, or any other wood, the fact that furniture of this hardwood is strong and durable, it is money well spent and a good investment.
Teak patio furnishing, undoubtedly, makes it ideal outdoor furniture if you're looking for a construction that will last a lifetime.
Now we leave you to decide which type of furniture will grace your outdoor.
Choose according to your sense of style as well as what will make you most comfortable.