What is Indoor-Outdoor Furniture?

Indoor-outdoor furniture blends the style and design of indoor furniture with the practical durability and resistance to the elements of outdoor furniture. Ideal locations for indoor-outdoor furniture include covered or enclosed patios, gazebos, and sunrooms. There are several different styles of indoor-outdoor furniture to suit many different tastes. Indoor-outdoor furniture is designed to resist mold and moisture damage, but most indoor-outdoor furniture pieces will not hold up to exclusively outdoor use with constant exposure to the weather. The most popular types of indoor-outdoor furniture include wicker and teak, though metal pieces also exist. If you are planning on exposing your furniture to the outdoors year round, you should avoid indoor-outdoor furniture sets and purchase exclusively outdoor patio furniture. In sunrooms or three-season rooms, indoor-outdoor furniture is very practical. Wicker style furniture is available in both indoor only and indoor-outdoor quality, so ...  more