Wicker makes an elegant statement in your outdoor area.
Create a wow factor! Extend your entertaining space.
Wicker outdoor furniture is a beautiful way to dress your patio or garden space and provides a comfortable area for sitting, relaxing and enjoying the outdoors.
While lightweight and easy to move and arrange, it is also durable and looks elegant and sophisticated.
When looking into purchasing wicker furniture, there are a lot of factors to consider, including style, space, price and materials.
The first consideration when buying wicker furniture is to think about the climate of your outdoor space.
If you live in a temperate area that gets little rain, or if your outside space is not in direct sunlight, you should look at both natural and synthetic wicker furniture.
Natural fibers look great and are durable but do not wear very well if left out in the elements.
If you don't want to spend a lot of time cleaning and maintaining your furniture, then synthetic wicker pieces are the way to go, a simple wash or wipe and it is done.
With natural fibers a soapy wash will be required and if left to the elements mold may appear and in which case bleaching may also be required.
It simply depends on where the set will be located and the feel you desire.
Synthetic wicker furniture is typically woven on a solid core of rattan fiber or around an aluminum frame.
The aluminum frame is the sturdiest option for outdoor spaces.
This type of furniture is also resistant to fading, mold, moisture damage and chipping.
Modern companies use synthetics that are indistinguishable from natural wicker fibers, making natural and synthetic wicker furniture equal in style and appearance.
Once you have determined the style of wicker you like the best, consider the space you are working with.
Some people choose simple wicker sets that include a sofa and a side chair.
If your space is large, you may look at modular wicker pieces that offer numerous arrangement options.
These pieces are perfect for buyers who entertain often, as they can be situated in ways that work for parties and barbeques outdoors.
If you want to dine outdoors then a suitable size table would also be required.
Styles vary from a sleek modern to a traditional look.
Due to the variety available you need to decide what purpose the furniture set is needed for.
Set types include patio, dining, family, garden, poolside and bar areas and within these sets seating numbers differ.
When buying wicker outdoor furniture, check for price differences as well.
Pieces bought individually are often more expensive than when you buy a set.
The price stated on the furniture may or may not include cushion options, so make sure to factor that in to the price if necessary.
Paying attention to price, materials and available weaves as well as the styles that work for your lifestyle will ensure you find the perfect set of wicker outdoor furniture that you will enjoy for years to come.