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Written by / August 15, 2016 / Posted in Patio & Outdoor Furniture

All About All-Weather Outdoor Wicker Furniture

When you’re shopping for outdoor furniture, it’s important to find a material that can hold up to the elements. Here, we dive all-in on outdoor wicker furniture options and what you need to know!

What is wicker?

Wicker is a weave, not a material. There is no wicker tree, and you’ll never find comfortable patio furniture growing naturally in the high wilderness. Wicker furniture can just as easily be synthetic as natural.

Wicker Options

wicker outdoor furnitureLots of wicker furniture is made from common natural materials including rattan, bamboo and willow.

  • Rattan is:
    • Inexpensive, lightweight, flexible and durable.
    • Low maintenance with no need for oiling.
    • Hardy enough to stay on the patio year-round.
  • Bamboo is:
    • Fast-growing and sustainable.
    • The strongest wood in the world.
    • Naturally resistant to the elements.
  • Willow is:
    • Usually wrapped around a steel reinforcing skeleton.
    • Kept supple by the heat of the sun.

Many manufacturers have gone synthetic

One of the most popular examples of synthetic wicker furniture is Cabana Coast outdoor wicker furniture. It looks, feels and functions just like natural wicker and is 100% recyclable.

It’s UV and weather-resistant, non-fading, highly durable, easily washable, and covered by a 3-year warranty.

Choosing your outdoor wicker furniture

Alfresco dinning with black rattan furniture and table settingWe recommend most buyers stick to dark colours of wicker furniture. If you choose white or light beige wicker, even though the look can be classic, wear and tear takes a toll faster than on dark furniture.

There are still plenty of dark options including shades of brown, green, shadowy beige, red and black.

Also, measure out the space you have and think about the best way to maintain a balance of sitting and standing space. Large furniture sets can fill up an area quickly and your outdoor space should never feel cramped. The appearance of wicker already reduces the feeling of a cramped space, but planning is very important.

Find other sources of light

Although we recommend staying away from white wicker, we are very much on the side of brightening up your space with light pillows and accessories.. Light coloured cushions and pillows bring a beautiful contrast to your outdoor living space, especially if you have a medium-dark stain on your wood patio and dark wicker furniture.

Many cushions and pillows say they’re weatherproof, but we still recommend bringing them in or covering them when you aren’t using them. And of course bring them in for the winter.

Need New Outdoor Wicker Furniture?

Take a look at our complete selection of all weather wicker outdoor furniture and find the perfect set for your outdoor living space today.

Find everything online or stop by our showroom and take as many test-sits as you want.

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