Florence Outdoor Garden Patio Lounge Set With Sofa, Armchairs, Poly-wood Table inc. Seat Cushions

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As such most manufacturers will recommend you store steel-framed rattan garden furniture in a sheltered environment during inclement weather to prolong its lifespan. This can be inconvenient if you don't have a garage or shed for storage, plus, steel is pretty heavy to move. A waterproof outdoor furniture cover will help to protect steel rattan furniture from the worst of the elements, although it's hard to prevent damp from penetrating over time, so expect steel-framed options to have a shorter lifespan overall. The downside, of course, is that unlike biodegradable natural rattan, most PE-rattan garden furniture is currently unrecyclable at the end of its lifespan. Although some advances are being made in repurposing single-use plastics for the manufacture of the polymers needed to create the furniture in the first place.

If you opt for rattan garden furniture with rust and weather-resistant aluminium frames, then this style of outdoor furniture is also particularly durable. Steel-framed rattan garden furniture will be more affordable, but less resilient when it comes to withstanding the elements, although storing steel-framed garden furniture under cover during the worst of the weather will prolong its lifespan considerably. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, the aluminium frame won't rust and can be left outside all year round (excluding cushions)Most modern 'rattan' garden furniture is usually made from PE-rattanor polyrattanrather than real, organic rattan. Both terms are slightly different names for the same woven synthetic plastic polymer that is fashioned to emulate the appearance of natural rattan. There's a whole host of outdoor furniture styles to choose from, whether you're looking for a garden dining table and chairs, a relaxed outdoor corner sofa, or a sociable lounge set to arrange around one of this year's best BBQs in your outdoor kitchen. you make the most of your outside space. Read our guide to the best weatherproof garden furniture to learn more. How

Once you've decided on the type of garden furniture layout that will work best for your lifestyle, it's time to consider the materials that outdoor furniture is made from to ensure a durable investment. Whether or not you can leave rattan garden furniture outside in the rain without it becoming damaged is largely due to the type of metal frame the set is constructed with. G&T's, BBQ's and ice lolly's only mean one thing - summer is here, and it's the perfect time to update your garden with a new set of outdoor furniture. Look for PE-rattan garden furniture with an aluminium-frame, as unlike a powder-coated steel frame, aluminium is rust-resistant so can be left outside all year round without any upkeep or storage needs. How do you clean garden furniture? For this reason aluminium garden furniture can be left outside all year round making it a super low maintenance option (although some manufacturers will still recommend sheltering it from the worst of the elements to prolong its lifespan even further).Why you can trust Ideal Home Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. PE-rattan or polyrattan garden furniture is generally considered to make the lowest maintenance garden furniture. This is because the upper is made from a polyurethane plastic that has the benefit of being lightweight, waterproof, weather-resistant, andrequires no regular upkeep other than a brush down to remove winter debris. Unlike powder-coated steel, which is prone to rusting at joints and anywhere where the coating has become chipped, aluminium-framed garden furniture is naturally rust-resistant. If your budget allows, then we always recommend looking for garden furniture constructed from lightweight and rust-resistant aluminum or weather-resistant hardwoods like teak, acacia, or eucalyptus. These materials are more of an investment intially, but will weather the elements for years to come so are good value over the longterm. Opting for the most durable PE-rattan garden furniture your budget allows can, therefore, become an important way to minimise some of the environmental impact of polyrattan furniture, and that means considering the type of frame that gives rattan garden furniture its structure; namely whether it's constructed from steel or aluminium. Plus, of course, opting for the most durable rattan garden set your budget allows will save you money in the long run. Read on to find out the pros and cons of each metal and their outdoor durability.

Plastic, as an alternative, is waterproof, UV-resistant, frost-resistant, and requires very minimal maintenance in comparison, leading to it being favoured by manufacturers for low-maintenance outdoor options. These days most 'rattan' garden sets are made from weather-resistant PE-rattan (a plastic polymer woven to look like the real thing), meaning that rattan outdoor furniture is a low-maintenance option that requires very little upkeep – unlike wood which will benefit from a top up with wood preservative every now and then. If you're blessed with a large patio then zoning the garden into outdoor 'rooms' can be a great use of space, adding a garden table and chairs that are spacious enough to host friends and family around a barbecue area in the 'outdoor dining' zone, and creating a more informal seating area with a corner sofa or lounge set to relax and socialise on in 'outdoor living room' area.

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Create an inviting outdoor space or an elegant conservatory with the Florence sofa set. The hand-woven resin weave design combined with grey cushions is a striking style that is sure to wow. Gather the family and get outside when the weather's good. Florence also plays the part of conservatory furniture perfectly. It's ready to host your mid-morning catch up with family or evening tipples with friends. The chairs are generously sized, so you can relax in comfort. summer retreat. Accessorise with a parasol and pour yourself a cold drink for a truly relaxing experience! If space is more limited, then you may need to combine these areas, in which case a garden sofa set that features an extendable height riser table can be a worthy investment, allowing you to easily transform your seating from a daytime coffee spot into an alfresco dining zone in the evening. Alternatively, a chaise sofa, or option that comes with padded footstools, will transform seating into a sun lounging space when the weather allows. From bistro table and chairs and dining sets to rattan sofas and benches, we’ve compiled a list of the best garden furniture sets to help you get the most out of the summer sunshine. However, this does mean aluminium-based outdoor furniture tends to be more expensive than a powder-coated steel alternative. The added durability can make it the better value investment long term though. What is the lowest maintenance outdoor furniture material?