Expert Tips on Choosing, Caring for, and Styling!
Your outdoor space reflects your lifestyle and a place for relaxation, entertainment, and creating lasting memories with friends and family. As you plan and design your dream outdoor oasis, choosing the right furniture is essential to complete the look and enhance the functionality of your outdoor living area.
When choosing outdoor furniture, there are various factors to consider, and it's crucial to make educated and informed choices that align with your needs, tastes, and lifestyle. A dedicated Outdoor Furniture Consultant at Werbrich Custom Outdoor Living (AKA ME!) is passionate about helping clients navigate the exciting world of outdoor furniture, offering valuable insights and guidance to make the selection process enjoyable and rewarding.
Materials Matter: Durability and Style!
Selecting the right materials for your outdoor furniture ensemble is paramount, especially when it comes to withstanding the elements and ensuring long-term durability. The importance of choosing materials that can resist sun exposure, rain, wind, and other outdoor elements. Among the popular choices, aluminum furniture stands out for its lightweight and versatile nature, offering a modern or traditional look based on the frame type. Composite materials, known for their durability and resistance to scratches and fading, provide lasting appeal and low maintenance.
Additionally, wicker furniture continues to be a top contender, offering a timeless and traditional aesthetic while providing a wide range of sectional pieces for comfortable relaxation. For those who like the look of wicker, I suggest using products like N-Dura, which offers a composite wicker that perfectly emulates the look and feel of traditional woven wicker, offering a balance of authenticity and enhanced durability.
Quality and Longevity: Making Informed Investments
Understanding the value of investing in quality outdoor furniture is essential for long-term enjoyment and satisfaction. I like to emphasize the significance of working with reputable brands and high-quality materials, such as those offered by Watson's and Frontgate. While lower-end materials may offer short-term appeal, mid-level and high-quality materials are designed to withstand the test of time, providing lasting comfort and style.
Moreover, I provide clients with valuable tips for maintaining outdoor furniture, including the use of Sunbrella outdoor upholstery, known for its durability and resistance to fading, making it an ideal choice for outdoor settings. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of prewashed materials and powder-coated aluminum for maintaining the integrity of outdoor furniture frames, ensuring long-lasting quality and performance.
Accessorizing Your Outdoor Space: Rugs, Umbrellas, and More
In addition to furniture selection, I help guide clients in choosing complementary outdoor accessories such as rugs and umbrellas. Outdoor rugs provide warmth, color, and comfort while effectively defining specific seating areas within outdoor spaces. Furthermore, the flexibility and affordability of updating the outdoor space's ambiance by simply changing rugs, pillows, and umbrellas, allowing for versatile styling options without significant investment.
Considerations for a Pet- and Kid-Friendly Outdoor Environment
Recognizing the diverse needs of families with pets and children, Melissa offers insights into selecting furniture that can withstand the occasional wear and tear associated with active outdoor living. Despite the potential for spills and scratches, clients can take advantage of touch-up options provided with each furniture piece, ensuring sustained quality and visual appeal.
Financing and Protection for Your Investment
Recognizing the diverse needs of families with pets and children, Melissa offers insights into selecting furniture that can withstand the occasional wear and tear associated with active outdoor living. Despite the potential for spills and scratches, clients can take advantage of touch-up options provided with each furniture piece, ensuring sustained quality and visual appeal.
Designing Your Dream Outdoor Space with the custom expertise from Werbrich Custom Outdoor Living
My expertise and guidance empower clients to make informed decisions, from selecting the right materials and fabric options to choosing accessories such as rugs and umbrellas. The goal is to create a stylish and functional outdoor space that caters to your unique preferences, lifestyle, and vision, allowing you to enjoy the ultimate outdoor living experience with friends and family.
Transforming your outdoor space with the perfect furniture is more than just an investment; it's a commitment to creating lasting moments and memories in a space that reflects your personal style, comfort, and enjoyment. With our team’s dedicated support and comprehensive insights, you can confidently bring your outdoor living vision to life, complete with stylish, durable, and inviting furniture that opens the door to endless outdoor enjoyment. Contact us today to learn more and get started on bringing your outdoor living dreams to life.
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In my 20+ years of design experience, I have worked on many different projects with many different budget levels. One customer is always completely different from the next, which is why a discovery call is so important. Interior Design has and always will be my passion when it comes to my career, and I treat every customer the same no matter what your budget is. I look forward to working with you!