How to Choose the Best Outdoor Furniture

Factors to Consider When Buying Outdoor Furniture

l Size

Is the size of the furniture you have chosen appropriate for the outdoor space? In order to fit the tone of the commercial environment, you need to buy outdoor furniture that matches the brand's positioning. Tight outdoor environments look dwarfed by large furniture combinations; conversely, spacious spaces look better with larger furniture combinations.

l Seating

When choosing outdoor patio furniture, have you considered whether it can accommodate the number of people needed? Whether it's for outdoor dining, casual conversation, or for everyday use, the choice of furniture is crucial. Stackable chairs are a practical solution, not only are they easy to store in a limited space, they are also quick to access when extra seating is needed, bringing added convenience to set-up and management, and really making a difference.

l Comfort

Highly comfortable outdoor furniture not only enhances the experience of using it, but also brings more customer flow for commercial projects. Comfortable environment makes people more willing to stay, enjoy relaxation while enjoying the outdoor scenery, while attracting the attention of passers-by, further increasing the attractiveness and popularity of the venue.

l Style

When choosing outdoor furniture, it is crucial that the style and color matches the brand tone of your project. When decorating a commercial space, be sure to pick furniture based on the overall style. Whether it's coastal or contemporary, outdoor furniture offers a wealth of options, and paired with brightly colored or muted cushions, it can add flair to a space. However, if the furniture doesn't harmonize with the project's décor, it can not only ruin the overall aesthetic, but also weaken the brand image. Making furniture blend in with the environment is the key to creating a high-quality space.

Why Weatherproofing is Important for Outdoor Furniture

Outdoor furniture is exposed to harsh environments that are very different from the controlled conditions of indoor spaces. Exposure to extremes such as UV rays, rain, humidity, and high winds can damage your furniture, leading to fading, warping, rusting, and even rotting. Without proper protection, your outdoor furniture can lose its functionality and charm faster than expected. This is a costly purchase and requires frequent replacement.

Advantages of choosing weather-resistant outdoor furniture:

Longer lifespan: Furniture designed to cope with varying weather conditions will last significantly longer.

Low maintenance costs: Weather-resistant materials require less routine maintenance, saving you time and energy.

Year-round use: Durable furniture allows you to enjoy your outdoor space in any season, attracting more customers.

Cost-effective: While the initial cost may be higher, weather-resistant furniture saves you from frequent replacements, making it more cost-effective in the long run.

There are many types and designs to choose from when selecting outdoor furniture. But choosing the best materials for your outdoor furniture takes research and study. We'll explore why it's crucial to invest in durable outdoor furniture, and how you must understand how materials compare in terms of price, durability, and appearance. This is how you can make your commercial place project more as good as it can be. Outdoor furniture is made from different materials, each with their own pros and cons.

Understanding the materials commonly used for outdoor furniture

l Aluminum

Aluminum is lightweight and rust-resistant. The surface is easy for coatings to adhere to, which is especially important, and will not corrode even in humid or salt-laden environments, making it a popular choice for coastal areas. A wide range of colors and finishes are available to meet a variety of design needs. 

l Steel

Steel is heavier and stronger than aluminum, but not as heavy as iron. It has carbon mixed in to increase strength and resistance to rust. Steel is by far the strongest material, but it is also the heaviest and most expensive. You wouldn't want to use steel for items that move around a lot like dining chairs or side tables. Additionally, steel will rust if not properly coated.

l Iron

Iron is the strongest and heaviest of all metal outdoor furniture, and it certainly won't blow away in the wind. Iron chair frames need cushions to be comfortable. Since wrought iron is rust-resistant rather than rust-free, it may require occasional paint touch-ups. 

l Rattan

Known for its strength and flexibility, rattan has a straight profile when stripped of its outer skin, making it an ideal natural material for weaving and shaping furniture for indoor or outdoor scenes such as a sunroom, porch, deck or patio. It works even better when used with cushions. However, rattan furniture has its drawbacks, such as the tendency to mold or warp when continuously exposed to moisture or inclement weather, especially in outdoor environments, and requires regular maintenance and protective treatments to prolong its life. Therefore, special attention needs to be paid to proper waterproof coating and storage conditions when choosing rattan furniture.                  

l Wood

Teak is the material of choice for outdoor furniture due to its naturally water-resistant oils and grease, excellent strength, and beautiful grain. As a hardwood, teak is not only durable and resistant to damage, but also possesses a strong resistance to insects and rot, typically lasting up to 50 years in outdoor environments. Suitable for use as armrests on outdoor dining tables or chairs, teak has a high load-bearing capacity and performs well in all weather conditions. However, teak is slightly heavier than aluminum furniture, while the surface will naturally oxidize to a silver-gray color over long periods of use. Proper maintenance is recommended on a regular basis if you wish to maintain its original color. Cedar, mahogany and eucalyptus are also good alternatives that offer some weather resistance, but are slightly less durable and require less maintenance than teak.

Metal wood grain chairs, innovative outdoor technology

I don't know if you've ever observed, but the patterns of solid wood chairs can usually be categorized into two types: mountain grain and straight grain. This is because solid wood panels are put together by combining several small sections, and when processing a certain part of a chair, the cut part will often contain both patterns in order to maximize the use of wood. The common painted wood grain on the market does not have such characteristics, most of them are painted, usually only a single straight grain, a single grain and not rich enough, it is easy to see at a glance is imitation wood grain.  

Combined with the above, then there is no outdoor products that can combine the above advantages? Yumeya’s metal wood grain chair is believed to be a good choice for you. It is not only able to delicately present the complex texture of solid wood, but also can make people feel the texture of real wood through the sense of touch. Both visually and tactilely, metal wood grain delivers an experience comparable to or even better than solid wood chairs.

To meet the demands of high-frequency use in commercial outdoor environments, we use a high-strength, lightweight aluminum frame that is easy to set up and durable enough to withstand harsh weather. The all-welded design dramatically reduces the spread of viruses and bacteria, and the metal wood grain surface provides an environmentally friendly natural experience with a wood-like appearance and feel. Through advanced heat transfer wood grain technology, each chair has a clear and delicate texture, with mountain and straight grain that is true and natural. Compared with traditional wood, metal wood grain furniture does not lose its beauty and is extremely easy to clean, just wipe it with a damp cloth on a daily basis. Effectively reduce maintenance costs, so that the perfect combination of elegance and practicality.

Choosing the right outdoor furniture helps to enhance the competitiveness of your project. In doing so, Yumeya provides professional sales support to suppliers, whether it is design, comfort, ease of use and load bearing capacity, to ensure that the best solution can be found for the actual project needs. With our 10-year warranty and 500-pound weight-bearing commitment, vendors can choose with confidence, reducing post-production maintenance and replacement costs, and helping you provide your customers with a quality, durable product that improves overall operational efficiency and ROI.