Bellagio Wicker Furniture with Teak Arm Rests
Outdoor wicker patio furniture can turn a boring backyard into a tropical oasis. Wicker furniture is inexpensive compared to wood or iron furniture. It’s lightweight, durable and easy to clean. Wicker furniture comes in an array of color and design options, from thick rattan traditional pieces, to sleek, thinly woven modern furniture. With wicker, your options are only limited to your imagination, making it easy to decorate your outdoor patio with pieces that suit your personal style.
Before you begin decorating your outdoor patio with wicker furniture, it’s best to start with a clean slate. Take any old furniture pieces, plants, toys and gardening equipment and move them to another location. If your patio is paved, give it a good sweep so that you can visualize your new space. Measure your patio area so that you will know exactly how much wicker furniture you will be able to fit in your outdoor space.
The first thing you will want to do is create a sitting area with your outdoor wicker furniture. Decide whether you want to create a traditional seating area with a wicker love seat or sofa facing two wicker chairs, or perhaps you want a modern lounge feel with a wraparound modular wicker sectional sofa. How many people do you want to be able to provide seating for? Sectional wicker furniture and larger wicker sofas can seat more people than wicker lounge chairs and rocking chairs.
If your outdoor patio is exposed to direct sunlight or is uncovered, you will probably want to purchase synthetic wicker furniture that is fade-resistant and moisture resistant. If your patio is screened in or covered by an awning, you can look at both natural wicker furniture and synthetic furniture.
Once you have picked out where you want to place your outdoor wicker seating, you will want to add some wicker tables to your patio arrangement. Wicker end tables, coffee tables and breakfast tables come in many different designs. Some wicker tables have a glass top, while others are made completely made out of wicker. If you are creating a casual atmosphere or if there are children or pets around, you should opt for the simple wicker tables, but for a more sophisticated feel, the glass-topped wicker tables are an elegant touch.
The last step for decorating a stylish, functional outdoor wicker patio area is to accentuate your furniture with wicker cushions designed for outdoor spaces. Using cushions on wicker furniture is a perfect way to add a pop of color to your patio. If you’ve chosen a dark wicker color for your furniture bases, you will want to use lighter cushion colors or bright prints. White wicker can be made to look shabby chic with some pastel floral patterned cushions. Look for cushions that have been treated to be moisture-resistant and fade-resistant. Make sure you measure your wicker outdoor furniture so that you can be sure your cushions are the right size. In addition to adding a pop of color to your outdoor patio area, cushions make your wicker patio furniture more comfortable to sit on. Once you have your outdoor wicker patio furniture, tables and cushions in place, step back and enjoy your new outdoor seating area. Click here to find your outdoor wicker patio pieces.
