Whether you have a small balcony or a wide patio, most homeowners will want to have furniture to add both comfort and warmth to their outside areas. But they also have to answer the question of what type of furniture is most appropriate in this setting? Stainless steel and glass will last a long time, but they can be uncomfortable or oddly modern when surrounded by greenery. Wooden furniture can be comfortable and elegant, but it requires maintenance to continue resisting the elements year after year. For homeowners that are looking for a low price, comfort and an attractive package, they can hardly do better than wicker.
Wicker furniture comes in a great variety of shapes and sizes, for starters. Whether you want tall stools for an outdoor bar, comfortable wing backed chairs for lounging in the sun or a loveseat for cuddling up with a loved one, wicker can meet all of these demands. Wicker can also take care of the other outdoor furniture needs, including end tables and coffee tables for those who want to take drinks or meals in the fresh air. Wicker can also be woven so that it imitates a variety of styles. Whether you want something that鈥檚 simple and elegant, or you want a decorative piece with a lot of lines and curves, wicker can be woven to accommodate your designer needs.
Beyond looking good, wicker is a durable material. This is especially true in hot or wet environments, where wicker excels. Green houses and sultry summer nights barely bother the material at all. Cold temperatures and exposure to direct sunlight over a period of time will lead to fragility and fading, but if you keep an eye on your wicker furniture you can easily treat it so that the wicked doesn鈥檛 dry out and keep a constant sheen of fresh paint to keep your outdoor wicker furniture looking vivid on down the years.
Wicker furniture is also cheap, if you know where to look. Some outlets will try to charge you too much, but if you鈥檙e willing to do the legwork you can find outdoor furniture made of wicker in the style you want for a great deal less money than you鈥檇 pay for it if it was made out of any other, more expensive material. Since wicker is a natural material as well as a cheap one, you can ensure that your furniture comes at a lower cost and that, in the event of something happening, you can replace your wicker furniture easily and cheaply.
As with any outdoor furniture you need to take proper care of your wicker. Make sure that you dry it off, keep it out of direct sunlight and bring it inside or tie it down when bad weather is coming. If possible store the furniture inside when winter comes, as cold weather and temperature fluctuations can really do a number on any wicker furniture no matter how durable the base material it鈥檚 made out of can be.
