How to choose the right garden furniture?

Our terrace, our balcony, our garden become our favorite rooms in the house.

And to fully relax, you still need to choose garden furniture suited to our outdoor spaces.

For this, it is necessary to take into account:
- The layout of your spaces 
- Materials

The layout of outdoor spaces

The first step is obviously to adapt to the size and layout of your terrace as well as your desires and needs. 

Can your outdoor space accommodate 2, 4, 12 people?

Do you prefer a space for having an aperitif? For lunch/dinner? For a mix of both? Or do you have the space and desire to create two distinct areas for eating and having an aperitif with family or friends? 

Do you want to fully equip your outdoor space with parasol, deckchairs, dining table, chairs, garden lounge, etc.? 

Do you want a uniform collection or do you prefer a mix of materials depending on the type of product? 

Do you need lightweight furniture to move it easily according to your wishes? Do you live by the sea and need furniture particularly resistant to sun, salt, and wind?

All these questions will guide you towards the type of products you need.

Materials

The choice of materials must obviously be made based on the desired style but also the environment of your outdoor space, the maintenance you are willing to provide for your furniture, and your budget.

Aluminum

This material is particularly resistant to weather and sun. Aluminum is sturdy while being lightweight, does not rust, and is easy to maintain.
Choose this material if you like a style that is both modern, sleek, and timeless.

Wood

Bornéo acacia wood garden lounge

Bali Teak wood garden table

There are different types of wood. Teak wood is one of the most durable and also one of the most expensive. Rattan and acacia are also very durable and more affordable than Teak. 
Wood requires more care than aluminum to ensure its longevity.
Fall for this material if you want to give an exotic and cozy touch to your outdoor spaces.

Woven resin

Calvi Collection

Woven resin is a lightweight and sturdy material, provided you choose good quality woven resin furniture (prefer round or half-moon woven resin rather than flat woven resin, which is more fragile because it is thinner).
It should be noted that woven resin is hand-woven.
This material is very easy to maintain, waterproof, and UV resistant.
Resin is a good option if you want classic and elegant garden furniture.

The type of furniture

Invest in garden furniture that will be useful throughout spring and summer. Indeed, if you are not a great cook and prefer cocktail dinners, it is better to get a garden lounge with a low table rather than a dining table.

On the contrary, if you like to cook and host large gatherings, an extendable table will be your essential ally to adapt to the number of guests.

There are also two-in-one garden lounges (like our Tivoli and Tivoli up and down garden lounges) whose table is high and large enough to serve both for an aperitif and a meal.

In any case, adapt to the size of your outdoor space, your needs, and, of course, your desires.