Outdoor Furniture Buying Guide

If you enjoy gathering together with family and friends or just spending quiet time outdoors, make sure your outdoor space can accommodate your needs. Whether your collection is for cozy and intimate areas of your outdoor area or for entertaining on a larger scale, we can help you select the right furniture set that complements your outdoor space with our complete buying guide to outdoor furniture.

Choose Your Outdoor Furniture Collection

Measure Your Outdoor Space
It’s important to measure your patio, deck, porch or outdoor living space to ensure that the collection layout will meet your entertaining needs. If your furniture will sit in an enclosed area or overhang, you might want to measure the height as well.

Know Your Size and Seating Needs
The size of your outdoor furniture is one of the most important factors when deciding on what to buy. There are conversational seating, outdoor dining and fire pit sets. It’s important to plan your outdoor area for your specific needs. Outdoor tables come in various sizes and also have expandable table tops to accommodate even grander occasions. For outdoor dining configurations, an average of 18 inches between chairs is recommended.

For conversational seating, there are various options for entertaining, from loveseats, to sofas, to lounge seating with ottomans, coffee tables and side tables. Fire pit sets also come in various sizes (round, square, rectangular) and often have different seating configurations to match your lifestyle. For fire pits, it’s also important to understand recommended height requirements for use under an overhang.

CONVERSATIONAL SEATING

DINING CONFIGURATIONS

FIRE PIT SETS

Find Your Style

Designed for style and comfort, find the look that defines your personality and makes your outdoor space unique to you.

Timeless or traditional, classic designs endure. This style will stand the test of time and deliver the perfect backdrop for years of entertaining with comfort, style, and durability. Structured and balanced, these designs are rich in texture and finish and will provide enduring timeless beauty.

Clean angular lines and smooth-edged details speak to a refined modern appeal. It’s the ideal decorating choice when creating a signature look. The modern outdoor setting provides an organic, airy, natural feel with smooth surfaces and sleek designs. Visually simplistic with purposeful functionality, this style builds for a memorable outdoor oasis.

The ever-growing popular option in outdoor spaces, eclectic takes the ordinary and turns it into extraordinary. Delivering a mixture of innovative textures, materials, styles, and trends to develop an exciting and distinct look. Eclectic design opens creativity to mix and match, creating the perfect blend for any outdoor room.

Choose Your Frame Material

Choosing the right frame material is more than just style.
Function, maintenance, and longevity are key things to consider.

Here are the Preferred Options of Outdoor Frames

Aluminum furniture is the go-to material when it comes to a lifetime investment for your outdoor entertaining. Aluminum material will not rust and maintains its design, which makes it a great solution for humid climates or locations that tend to see a lot of rain. It’s also extremely durable and lightweight. Aluminum can be crafted to include intricate scrolls and etched details to bring out the essence of the collection.

All-weather wicker has grown in popularity and is timeless. Most outdoor wicker collections are often made of a synthetic wicker weave which increases the durability of the collection and allows resistance to the elements. All-weather wicker is ideally suited for outdoor conversational groups and entertaining areas.

Resysta products have the look and feel of natural tropical wood. They are absolutely water and weatherproof, UV-resistant, do not form cracks or splinter and are 100% recyclable. Due to the numerous processing options, a wide variety of products and applications can be made from it. Get inspired and understand why Resysta is the better wood.

Choose the Right Fabrics

Outdoor cushions are just as important as the furniture itself. Cushions often complete the collection. The fabrics used in outdoor furniture are developed to last for all seasons, year after year. There are a variety of fabric options.

Adding Fire to Your Outdoor Space

Adding the element of an outdoor fire pit is the most sought-after option for homeowners.
It extends your outdoor living season and allows for entertaining later into the evening.
Fire pits come in a wide variety of styles, sizes, and materials.

Which is Better, Wood or Gas burning?
A wood-burning fire pit has that campfire feel where you will be able to stoke the fire and create a warm ambiance of nostalgia and glow of a classic campfire. On the other hand, a gas fire pit can be used with a standard propane tank the same way your gas grill is used; or some styles can be hooked up to a home’s natural gas line by a licensed professional. A gas fire pit burns clean, needs no clean up and is more eco-friendly than wood-burning fire pits. The two most important aspects to consider when incorporating a portable outdoor fire pit are placement and seating options. There are many different styles and types to choose from.

Fire Pit Safety and Placement
Safety is another factor to consider when you’re planning where to set a fire pit. Ideally, you should place the fire pit at least 10 feet away from any side structures — this includes your house and trees in your yard. Fire pits can spread a lot of heat, and this distance helps keep the side of your home and the plants in your garden from getting too warm. It’s important to check with city or county officials to see if there are any rules in your area about where you can set up your fire pit. Outdoor fire can be dangerous, so make sure any outdoor gas fire pit you purchase has been CSA (Canadian Standards Act) certified. This added layer of protection ensures that your fire pit has been tested and certified to be compliant.

Care and Maintenance

Periodic cleaning will be necessary to help protect and increase the longevity of your outdoor
furniture. Regardless of collection, it is always recommended you clean minor spills as they happen and cover the collection when not in use. And, if possible, store your set during the off-season.

Frames
Clean your frames regularly using mild soap and clean, warm water. Do not use abrasive materials or cleansers which will scratch the frames. Maintain your frames by covering them with commercially available furniture covers or storing them out of the elements when not in use. Always clean and dry thoroughly before storing.

All-Weather Wicker
All-weather wicker is typically made of either Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or Polyethylene (PE). Clean by washing frequently with mild soap and warm water. Do not use abrasive materials or cleansers. Be aware that some commercial vinyl protectors may stain your cushions.

Cushion and Sling Fabric
Clean your cushions and slings by wiping up minor spills with a mild soap and a damp cloth. Although the fabric has been treated to resist stains, over time it may be necessary to use commercially available cleaners. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Maintain your cushions and slings by storing them in a dry area out of the elements or cover them with commercially available furniture covers when not in use. If your furniture is being used in an area where birds and trees are plentiful, covering the cushions is especially recommended.

Most outdoor cushions will absorb water and can become saturated. In order to allow cushions to air-dry properly, follow these suggested steps:

If the cushion has a zipper, unzip the cushion cover to ventilate and facilitate the drying process. However, do not remove the cushion covers from the filament.
Place the cushions upright with the zipper facing down. This will allow for faster drainage.

General care and maintenance should be used as a reference only. It’s important to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines to cleaning, care, and maintenance for your specific collection.

As you enjoy your leisure furniture through the years, you’ll find that we stand
behind our product. For warranty or customer service inquiries, please visit
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Accessorize Your Outdoor Area

Create Shade
Shading your outdoor area during the day is a must if you’re to enjoy your furniture during the summer. By using a large cantilever umbrella to cover your conversational group, these umbrellas can cover a large portion of your patio area and can be positioned to block the sun’s rays throughout the day. An umbrella is also a must when using your patio dining collection as well. Most patio tables are constructed with holes already pre-drilled into the tabletop to conveniently hold umbrellas. It’s recommended that an umbrella base be used to help hold the umbrella in place. Many dining umbrellas also have a tilt mechanism to angle the umbrella to optimum shade coverage. When choosing the right dining umbrella, select one with the canopy wide enough to shade your entire table.

Outdoor Storages and Furniture Covers
Outdoor covers offer a level of protection for your furniture from stains and discolorations. Most resist fading despite sun, rain, and long exposure to the elements. Covers come in many stylish colors and sizes to fit your outdoor setting. Another option for keeping your outdoor cushions looking their best is with an outdoor storage chest. Available in various color and size configurations, outdoor storage chests can hold cushions and other accessories when the collection is not in use. When determining which outdoor storage chest is best, simply measure the height, width and thickness of your cushions and other accessories. In the off-season, it is recommended to store the cushions in a dry area (shed, basement, garage, etc.). This will prevent mold and mildew from forming.