The Great Debate: Rattan Vs. Metal Garden Furniture

When it comes to deciding on garden furniture, there are two main styles – rattan and metal – that normally come to mind. No matter what kind of style you’re wanting to achieve, the right outdoor setup is crucial, as it is a huge part of your garden and sets an impression. You may think the material of your furniture isn’t as important as other factors, but it contributes towards the majority of features, such as durability, versatility, sustainability and the overall aesthetic. In this blog, we debate the hot topic of what style of outdoor furniture is best, rattan or metal.

Aesthetic

Your garden’s appearance may be the most important factor to you. So, understanding what aesthetic you want your garden to exude is key. A rattan furniture set offers a more natural, calm look due to its woven style, but due to the material, it easily weathers from the sun and rain, blatantly showing its age. However, metal garden furniture offers the opportunity to look brand new after every use. Blending seamlessly in any garden space, metal garden furniture provides a classic but modern appearance. Both styles of outdoor furniture can be easily dressed up with cushions and blankets, adding a pop of colour or dressed down for a neutral aesthetic.

Practicality

With its lightweight appeal, rattan furniture provides a practical solution for constant movement, allowing you to switch and change your outdoor setup at any desired time. But due to the lightweight nature, this easily challenges the sturdiness of the furniture in comparison to metal garden furniture, offering complete support and an easy move.

Comfort

When choosing outdoor furniture, comfort is truly key. Your outdoor furniture will become a focal point when it comes to relaxation, whether that’s at an al fresco evening creating an intimate area or a summer party providing a cosy corner. Due to the nature of rattan, the material offers a more flexible and ‘sink-worthy’ feeling when it comes to relaxing on the furniture. However, with the right cushioning, metal garden furniture can easily match the high level of comfort rattan furniture offers.

Durability

Metal-framed furniture has a unique all-weather durability that provides the perfect excuse for all-season use. Whether you’re hosting a winter al fresco evening or a summer season barbeque, metal-framed furniture has no limitations. On the other hand, rattan outdoor furniture sets are extremely durable but don’t offer the chance for lifetime use. The galvanisation process of the metal creates a weatherproof and rust-resistant outdoor furniture option, withstanding the elements and ensuring the metal-framed furniture maintains a brand-new appearance after every use.

Budget

When choosing your outdoor furniture setup, your budget can play a large part in the decision-making process. Rattan outdoor furniture is an expensive option on the market in comparison to other choices such as wooden or plastic, but it doesn’t guarantee a long shelf life due to its low durability when compared to metal garden furniture. Our metal-framed furniture may be priced at a higher cost but provides an unrivalled lifetime warranty, emphasising the quality and trust we have in our products.

Deciding between rattan and metal-framed outdoor furniture all comes down to personal preference and style. They both offer a different aesthetic for your outdoor space, but metal-framed furniture is the favoured option, providing a high level of durability and a lifetime warranty.

Transform your outdoor space with our metal framed furniture. For more information, visit www.hexliving.co.uk. 

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