When you’re lucky enough live in a sunny locale, your outdoor furniture is just as important as the furniture inside your house. But it’s a good idea to think carefully about which types will stand up to your climate.

The outdoor furniture experts at DirectBuy suggest looking at sets made of extruded aluminum, or all-weather wicker. Luckily, you’ll find that these types offer a huge variety of modern styles.

Which types of outdoor furniture should you avoid? Cast-iron and steel furniture, which won’t hold up as well.

For more guidance selecting the outdoor furniture that’s right for your family, check out your local DirectBuy showroom, where there’s a huge selection of outdoor furniture that won’t break your budget.

Iron furniture adds an elegant look to any patio – but you don’t want it to add scary stains, too!

Eventually, your iron furniture will rust and will leave residue on your patio. Is the furniture for your dream home by the sea? Those ocean breezes will cause your furniture to rust even more quickly.

A smart choice that will last longer than iron – without leaving an impression on your patio – is extruded aluminum furniture, which is durable and will not rust.

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Resin is becoming an increasingly popular option for outdoor furniture, as more and more stylish choices arrive on the market.

But it’s not just resin outdoor furniture’s look that makes it so appealing. It’s designed to be extremely durable and weather-resistant.

Remember, like any type of outdoor furniture, you will need to take care of your resin furniture to keep it looking beautiful. Clean off soil and stains with a non-abrasive all-purpose cleaner or glass cleaner, following the label’s directions.

Because of factors like climate and maintenance, outdoor living isn’t as carefree as it might seem. But with some careful consideration, you can create the outside oasis of your dreams!

A piece of advice from the patio experts at DirectBuy: Opt for resin furniture. Resin is more resilient than any other type of furniture to the elements, chemicals and moisture. Toss your preconceived notions about resin out the window, too, because today’s resin furniture is much more stylish than you expect. Even if resin’s not what you’re looking for, DirectBuy’s patio experts say that solid metal furniture may be another good choice for you.

Cushions should be avoided, if possible. While kids splashing around in your backyard can liven up your summer, they can wreak havoc on cushions. The chlorine and chemicals from a pool will wear their fabric quickly, so the cushions you use poolside won’t last as long as the ones you keep under the shelter of your porch.

If you really want to add an extra accent of color, select slings. They dry much more quickly and don’t hold moisture as long as cushions.