Introduction
First of all, when is the best time to buy outdoor patio furniture, you ask? All right, I know you probably have heard that the deepest discounts on outdoor furniture happen in September and October.
Specifically, please don’t be discouraged because buying pieces you need in the late winter or early spring is also when you can grab some significant savings.
In fact, both brick-and-mortar stores and online businesses will have furniture for the upcoming season at this time of year.
Most importantly, I will review conversational patio sets in my post today. I will be reviewing three sets and will share what tops the list.
Name of Product | Wisteria Lane Outdoor Patio Furniture Set | LeisureMod Chelsea Modern Outdoor Patio Set | Pacific Casual Patio Furniture Baldwin Park Set |
What does the product include? | Includes one sofa, one loveseat, two lounge chairs, and a coffee table | 7 Piece includes four armless chairs, two corner chairs, and one coffee table | One sofa, two lounge chairs, one coffee table, and two end tables |
Features | * 5 inch thick padded
| *Manufacturers customize frames with “stronger than steel” aluminum.
| *Sunbrella fabric cushions with thick poly-fill inserts.
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More Details | Suitable for any outdoor living area. High-grade materials to withstand outdoor weather.
| Great for your outdoor space. It has a powder-coated aluminum frame. This set seats six people. | The warranty covers manufacturing defects in workmanship quality. The coffee and side tables have an ultra-stone tabletop. |
FAQs | Can the cushion covers be removed?
Does the patio conversation set require any assembly?
| How long has the company been in business?
| What are the dimensions of each piece?
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Pros | The cushions are thick and comfortable. All cushion covers come off and can be machine washed.
Fabric on the cushions is water-resistant.
| It comes in six colors: red, orange, white, blue, gray/black, and tan.
| This product is weighty and solidly built.
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Cons | You are advised not to leave the cushions out in the rain.
| This set is lighter weight than the others. It could be a factor for places where it is windy. | It is selling at a higher price than the other two. The weight of this set is substantially heavier than the different two sets, but it won’t get blown around. |
Alternatives | Spending more to have the furniture assembled is an option. However, it involves connecting the back and side pieces to the bottom.
| The other two options in this review may be proper alternatives to this one. | The other two options in this review may be proper alternatives to this one. |
Ultimately, outdoor furniture is expensive, so it is essential to get it right the first time. Getting it correct involves choosing high-quality, durable furniture that is right for your climate.
Outdoor furniture is not something you want to buy based on price alone. It is equally important to understand what materials wear the best and are most conducive to your climate.
For instance, it would not be prudent to buy teak wood furniture that would get left outside year-round. Teak wood is tremendously solid, but the sun or rain/snow would wreak havoc on the wood over time.
Consequently, when deciding to review conversational patio sets, I reviewed aluminum-framed sets with removable cushions. Additionally, aluminum is durable, strong, and sustainable in most climates.
Furthermore, aluminum does not rust unless the powder-coating has been damaged but will then degrade over time if not. Aluminum sets are also lighter weight and easily moved.