Furniture, whether inside or outside the house, adds the required
charm to the four bland brick and mortar walls. Outdoor furniture is
not meant to be the scrap that indoor furniture has turned into after so
many years of usage. Your outdoor furniture not only adds value to the
quality of life but also enables you to enjoy nature, with extreme
comfort. The variety and quality of outdoor furniture available in the
market belies the claims of conservationists who tend to hold the
opinion about primacy of indoor furniture. From plastic to wicker to
wood to metals, outdoor furniture is available in every material.
Buying
and maintaining parameters for outdoor furniture are quite different
from indoor furniture. This article aims to provide you with all the
basic dos and don’ts while dealing with outdoor furniture.
The
first step, of course, is to decide upon the material you prefer in your
outdoor furniture. If opting for wooden furniture, Amish made furniture
can be an ideal choice for indoor furniture but woods like redwood,
teak, balau, cypress, eucalyptus and white oak are naturally suited for
outdoor furniture. These woods are insect and rot-resistant that is
vital for any outdoor furniture article. These woods have also shown
sufficient signs of weather resistance. Ideally, your choice of outdoor
furniture depends a great deal on the weather prevalent in your area.
Weather can be the biggest enemy of outdoor furniture. Rains, heat and
dust could create havoc for a delicate furniture item. If the weather is
mild and pleasant, even carefully crafted Amish handcrafted furniture
can be given a try. Amish furniture adds gloss to your outdoors and
lends grace to your indoors! The general features for outdoor wooden
furniture include substantial look and feel, ease of cleaning, periodic
maintenance and always cool to touch.
If your choice is wicker
furniture for your outdoors, then Rattan vine is the usual material used
in making some exotic wicker chairs and tables. The general features
for outdoor wicker furniture includes – lightweight, comfortable, tight
uniform weave with no splinters, distinctive look and use of some
synthetic material like resin.
If your choice is metallic
furniture, then aluminum is your best friend for outdoor comforts. Good
aluminum furniture will give out a unique look and is also extremely
light weight being made of hollow aluminum tubes. Aluminum furniture
come either in wrought aluminum or cast aluminum, and both are equally
good. The general features for outdoor aluminum furniture includes –
durability, rust-free, lightweight, weather-resistant, formal and easy
to maintain.
Plastic furniture is also gaining grounds these days more due to its cost-effectiveness than good looks.
Do
not forget to keep the budget on outdoor furniture under check.
Generally, your outdoors should not look overcrowded with furniture
stuffed in every nook and corner. Few but unique furniture items on the
outdoors is the ideal approach. Never go by the beauty of the furniture
article. Your requirements always come first. So, it’s always handy to
have your requirements in mind before you set foot to buy outdoor
furniture.
Maintenance of outdoor furniture is another yardstick
that should be given due regard. Wood and aluminum furniture comes on
top for the maintenance criterion. A good polish or varnish can easily
prolong the life of outdoor furniture.