When choosing outdoor furniture there are extra considerations to take into account because of the environment. Where we live and the sort of environment we endure, will all play a part in forming our final decision. The outdoors can be tough on furniture, so we need to make sure that what we purchase is going to last the distance. One manufacturing material that is a favorite for a number of reasons is outdoor rattan furniture.

Garden rattan furniture can create a stunning effect with its intricately woven designs. Rattan furniture is traditionally created from the rattan vine, which becomes pliable with heat, allowing it to be woven into some interesting and unique patterns. After rattan dries and cools down, it becomes tough and resistant to weather, making it the perfect choice for garden, or outdoor furniture. Modern days have seen the introduction of rattan cane artificially manufactured from PVC; traditionalists can still find furniture made from the original material, which is also a renewable resource.

Tables and chairs, side tables, coffee tables, lounge chairs; you name it, it is all available in rattan cane, be it artificial or traditional. As cane furniture is often associated with the tropics, the right choices will allow you to create a tropical paradise right in your own backyard. Using outdoor cushions will give you the ability to add an interesting splash of color.

Traditional rattan outdoor furniture is most times cane woven over a teak frame. This gave it excellent durability, but ultimately it would succumb to the environment without a due amount of care. The modern equivalent of rattan made from PVC, is woven around a stainless steel frame. This creates a piece of furniture that is almost maintenance free, with a squirt of the hose while you are gardening being enough to keep it clean. For the traditional rattan furniture, a coating of some type of water repellant material is periodically needed to keep it looking good for longer.

Extra care can be given during the winter months by covering your furniture with a vinyl furnishing cover to protect it from moisture and snow. Every now and then it is also a good idea to give screws and brackets a bit of a tighten. Not doing this may eventually lead to a collapsing table or chair, which can be detrimental to your health, or that of your guests. It can also be somewhat embarrassing if it occurs at a party.

Finding the right garden rattan furniture can be difficult given the range and quality that is available. Luckily for us we now have the Internet, making the whole ordeal a lot less daunting. The Internet allows us to compare a range of rattan garden furniture before we even step outside. The beauty is also in the fact that we are no longer limited to retailers in our area. Most vendors will have very affordable delivery rates from all around the country. So if you are after some new quality outdoor furniture, stop delaying and turn that computer on.