Choosing the right  furniture can help you achieve the right look for your home or office.  But if the furniture will be used outdoors, choosing outdoor furnishings can be just as nerve-wracking as choosing indoor furniture. The furniture must not only blend with the structure’s exterior aesthetics but must also serve the functionality required from them.There are also more factors that people must consider when buying outdoor furniture than just aesthetics and functionality.  A very important factor to consider is the durability of the furniture.  Because they will be used outdoors, the furniture pieces must withstand harsh weather conditions such as sunlight, rain and even snow.

Here are some tips you can follow when choosing outdoor furniture:

• Set a Budget- the choices for outdoor furniture are just as varied as options for interior furnishings. Setting a budget will help you narrow down your choices. When you know what price range you are working with you’ll have an easier time choosing from the many options available. Also, working with a budget will prevent you from overspending, which can easily happen when you see all the beautiful outdoor furniture available in the market.

• Consider the location- where will you place the furniture? The location will determine the look and the material of the furniture. If the furniture will be placed right next to the home or the office, you would want to follow the aesthetics of the structure so that the external furniture complements the architecture of the building. You must also consider if the area is shaded, if the location is grassy and other factors that will affect the look and material you will choose for your outdoor decor. When the furniture is already in place, will you be seeing much of their backs or their fronts? You should also consider than when choosing how the furniture looks. Is it sunny for most parts of the year where you will be placing the furniture or will it rain a lot? That will determine if you need to get furniture that is made of wicker, aluminium or other materials.

• Consider the purpose of the furniture- what will you be using the furniture for? Do you want to be able to sit in the garden during warm summer days? Do you need extra sitting areas for when you have guests? Will you use the outdoor furniture for barbecues and parties? Do you want shade outdoors? Do you want to be able to have breakfast outdoors or do you just need a simple bench?