The key difference is the type of material each type of furniture is made from. Rattan conservatory furniture is generally made from natural rattan vine. It will often consist of either an aluminium or hardwood frame on to which the natural rattan is applied in a wicker process. This technique of furniture construction using natural materials has been around for thousands of years and requires a great deal of craftsmanship. The material for this craftsmanship originates in SE Asia and so a great deal of this furniture is created in the area.

The problem with natural rattan furniture comes from it’s dislike of damp weather conditions and climates. Over time rattan exposed to wet weather or the damp can become infected by mould which is not so easy to remove. As a result natural rattan furniture is best used indoors hence being named rattan conservatory furniture. This is not to say natural rattan should never be used outdoors, if you have adequate undercover storage or intend to bring your rattan furniture out into the garden on summer days then rattan conservatory furniture can make an ideal investment and save on purchase of further garden furniture.

If you do not have a conservatory or are short on indoor storage space then outdoor rattan patio furniture may be the best for you. Outdoor rattan furniture is usually constructed from a man made synthetic weave that is formed from plastics to replicate natural rattan. The weave goes through the wicker process and looks very similar to natural rattan with the exception that it can be colored more vividly and because of the flexibility of plastics, a greater variety of simulated vine can be produced than might be found in the natural environment leading to a great selection of design styles that might be difficult to achieve with natural rattan weave.

Additionally, synthetic rattan wicker furniture is extremely durable. It can be hosed down for cleaning and left out in the elements all year round without any detrimental effects. Perhaps the greatest benefit of outdoor rattan furniture is the cost. Being created from man made materials it can be made in any part of the world leading to cost efficiencies not possible with natural rattan furniture.

Whichever situation you find yourself in there are benefits to each type of furniture to suit your application. If you have a conservatory the natural woven rattan can save on costs of garden furniture whilst endowing you with environmentally friendly, craftsman produced furniture. If you don’t have the space then synthetic rattan outdoor furniture can give you the style without the cost or potential headaches of natural rattan furniture.

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But, where do you go to get the best furniture and how to you the pick the finest for the money you have to spend. Well, its all pretty simple to be honest and you probably don’t need me to tell you what you should be picking for your own home. Personal preference is the best way to pick anything, it is up to you and don’t let anyone else tell you what you should be buying. That is of course unless the advice is coming from your wife, in which case you should listen to every word she says. Having said that there are a few things you should keep in mind before you hand over your credit card details to get one of those expensive outdoor patio furniture sets. Stand back and take a look at your patio first of all to see how much space you have, and if you think you might have a tight fit on your hands get the measuring tape out. You want to be able to get everything on there without it being too much of a squeeze. And remember how many people you are going to be entertaining at the same time so you can get enough seats to accommodate them.

If you don’t already have one of those beautiful patio covers then you should get an umbrella with your set to shade you from the sun when required. Lastly, make sure whatever you buy fits in with the decor on the exterior of your home. Rattan patio furniture looks fantastic if you buy high quality pieces but it much fit the surrounding if you are going to do it justice. In the same vein teak outdoor furniture can really add a touch of class but could be overkill if you haven’t spent the money to bring the rest of the space up to scratch. Simple wood patio furniture might be entirely acceptable and can be picked up at a reasonable price from online retailers.

When you have made you choice don’t forget to purchase a quality patio furniture cover to keep your new patio seats and table in tip top condition if they are left outside exposed to the elements.

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