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August
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Homeowners: Update Your Outdoor Furniture
If you love nature and relaxing outdoors, Coon Rapids homes for sale and Detroit Lakes homes for sale offer the perfect lifestyle. Whether you have a backyard deck, a patio by the pool, or a gazebo by the lake, you need comfortable outdoor furniture for a relaxing day. Take a look at some popular furniture styles and choices that are often discounted at the end of summer.
- Woven Wicker
Woven wicker has been around since the 1800s and lends vintage style to any outdoor setting. Woven from plants like rattan, reed, rush, and willow, wicker seating is comfortable, sturdy, and conforms to most shapes. Because wicker is woven with pliable materials, tables, chairs, loungers, and rockers can be made in various shapes and sizes with intricate details. Woven wicker offers plenty of old-world charm, but it needs protection from hot sun and rain to last outdoors. - All-Weather or Resin Wicker
If you like the look of wicker, but need more durability, consider all-weather or resin wicker for the outdoors. Unlike natural woven wicker, resin wicker is made with polyethylene fibers that withstand harsh outdoor elements. These fibers resemble authentic, natural wicker materials but won't peel, crack, or splinter. Outdoor furniture pieces are coated with polyester resin-based paint that's flexible and durable in any outdoor weather conditions. - Rattan
Rattan outdoor furniture resembles bamboo, a hard plant fiber with a tropical appeal. Because rattan can be bent and curved into many interesting shapes, it's a popular choice for outdoor and indoor furniture. Rattan's light golden color adds brightness, warmth, and tropical style to any outdoor setting, and its lightweight material makes it easy to move around for outdoor parties and events. Rattan is not only beautiful, but it withstands extreme temperatures and humidity and has a natural resistance to insects. - Ipe Wood
Ipe wood is a Brazilian hardwood that resembles other hardwoods like teak and shorea wood. With a rich, natural golden-brown color and strength compared to steel, ipe wood is a popular choice for outdoor decks, planters, tables, benches, and patio furniture. Coming from Brazilian rainforests, which are FSC certified, ipe wood is eco-friendly, scratch resistant, mold and insect-resistant, fire-resistant, and can last more than 25 years outdoors in extreme heat and cold, rain, humidity, and winds. - Cast Iron
Cast iron furniture is a great choice if you're looking for a formal outdoor setting. Cast iron tables and chairs often feature ornate details like flowers, fruit, and grapevines with beautiful curves and patterns reminiscent of the Victorian and Rococo eras. Made from heavy pieces of molded and shaped iron, this furniture is heavy, durable, and won't blow away in strong winds. Cast iron dining tables and benches make a beautiful addition to patio and garden settings in traditional homes. - Garden Benches and Hammocks
If you have a small backyard or lovely garden filled with flowers, you may have limited space for outdoor furniture. In small outdoor spaces, garden benches and hammocks provide a quick, affordable way to create a relaxing setting. Garden benches and hammocks come in various sizes, styles, finishes, and colors that add beauty to your yard and create a peaceful place for relaxation.
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