We all want our gardens to look good.

In summer, we gather in our gardens and soak up the best of the sunshine. However with the right furniture, this can be made even nicer. From rattan furniture to fermob furniture, you can find something that suits your style and your needs.

A garden that is shielded or on a patio is going to have different needs to a garden that is completely exposed to the elements and the furniture that sits on grass. Indeed, the range of options offered today and the wide range of outdoor furniture solutions, makes the choice extremely difficult.

Here are some tips and ideas for you that will help you form an opinion. Hopefully this will help you choose the outdoor furniture that best suits you. 

Make a good choice

The size of the area, the type of soil, the weather and the desired level of mobility for the furniture, are all factors that influence the choice. But, for the raw materials from which the furniture is made, there is special importance.

The types of materials are divided into two groups. First, natural materials, such as wood, stone, natural rattan, marble and the like. Second, industrialized materials like synthetic rattan, aluminum, verzlite and Teflon. Most good furniture is weather proof and has undergone special treatments and doesn’t need any maintenance.

Aluminum –

A strong, flexible, and lightweight material, the aluminum lasts and maintains a clean and new look for a long time. Convertible tables, counters and bar stools made of aluminum, will give a sophisticated addition to your garden and will not take up much space at all.

Plastic –

Garden furniture made of molded plastic, has always been popular due to its reasonable price compared to the lightness of the material, its strength and being so resistant to any weather. Do not shy away from plastic garden furniture, it can look stylish and modern. Today, you will find beautifully designed plastic accessories, whose quality does not fall short of similar products made from natural materials. 

Synthetic rattan –

Similar in appearance to natural rattan but made of PVC fibers that are treated against solar radiation. The synthetic rattan combines the classic straw look with the strength of the plastic and gives the furniture longevity and durability. Synthetic rattan furniture is also light in weight and easy to move around.  

Bamboo  –

Lovers of the natural look will enjoy this type of sophisticated and elegant ecological furniture. Bamboo is essentially suitable for tropical weather, a fact that puts it high on the list of extremely strong outdoor furniture solutions.

The bamboo furniture is easy to move, which makes them suitable for placing on grass as well. Bamboo is very sustainable, and is easy to find. It doesn’t harm the planet or environment and can be found in abundance which makes this a great choice. 

So there you have it, some ideas for the best garden furniture materials. Be wise in your decision making; garden furniture does not come cheap; but it’s time to create a space that you adore.