Outdoor Furniture: Introduction
by Jennifer Runnels
Furniture Editor

OUTDOOR FURNITURE: Introduction

Introduction | Wood | Aluminum | Wicker & Rattan | Iron | Resin |
What To Look For
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Amalfi Dining Table
from Kingsley-Bate
 
Spending time with friends on the terrace or in the garden, lounging around the pool, or having a candlelit dinner on the deck is what makes summer wonderful. Most of us try to find ways to bring our living spaces outdoors. Rather than being considered a luxury, making the most of outdoor space, no matter how small or large, is now considered essential.

So, it's essential to furnish these spaces well. The right furniture helps us weather the outdoors well, including offering protection from sun and rain. Knowing what to look for is as important for choosing outdoor furniture as it is for the furniture we put inside our homes. In fact, choosing outdoor furniture is even more critical, as it has to stand up to sun, wind, and storms, not to mention everyday use.

The variety of styles, materials, and designs has increased volumes; we aren't limited to traditional wicker and heavy wrought iron anymore. From contemporary sleek to country chic, finding styles that suit your taste is easier than ever.
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