Yes, we’re still in the midst of winter but a successful operator shouldn’t rest on their laurels. It won’t be long until the warmer weather is here and potential customers are looking for a sunny spot to eat and drink outside.
If you’ve never invested in outdoor seating or think that your current furniture set is looking slightly worse for wear, now is a great time to prepare and make the most of the approaching summer time.
When you come to look at outdoor furniture, wicker and aluminium are two of the most popular materials. In this post, we look at the benefits of each to help you decide between the two.
Wicker outdoor furniture
Wicker is the name of the weaving process that is used to mould the furniture and not the name of the material used to do so.
Wicker furniture can be made with materials like rattan and resin. At Trent Furniture, we use a strong woven synthetic wicker and also use rattan on some items.
Traditional wicker furniture (made of natural materials) tends to crack or unravel over time which is why we use synthetic materials that are long-lasting. The wicker around a chair’s structure creates a comfortable, basket-like seat and by using a synthetic wicker, you have a vast range of colours to choose from.
You might think that the synthetic wicker would fade in the sunlight, but our chairs are designed to be UV resistant as well as weather resistant. The material is virtually maintenance free and has revolutionised the outdoor furniture market.
Aluminium outdoor furniture
Seating in an aluminium finish is stylish and smart whilst still practical, offering a finish which is water resistant and suitable for outdoor use.
As well as being resistant to rust and weather damage, aluminium pub furniture is really easy to clean, easy to handle and easy to store.
Because it’s metal, it’s essentially a sturdy material, and given the light weight of aluminium it can be moved easily. Aluminium chairs can be very resistant to extreme weather, and if your taste is urban or modernist, then aluminium furniture is perfect for you.
Which one is for you?
In truth, aluminium and wicker outdoor furniture are both excellent choices and provide resilient qualities for outdoor use. However, wicker tends to be more comfortable and is available in a range of colours while aluminium provides slightly more all-weather durability.
What you do get with both materials are easy maintenance, lightweight, and stylish.