10 resin garden furniture FAQs – Know your stuff!

You’re going to invest in a stunning set of resin garden furniture. Great choice! Look after it properly and it’ll see you through many years of garden fun in style. Here’s what you need to know.

Our top 10 FAQs about modern resin garden furniture

What is resin?

Resin is a plastic-like synthetic material. It’s extruded into long, thin rope-like strings for garden furniture, then woven around a metal frame. It won’t crack, peel, rot, or fade. Some furniture is woven from several different shades of resin to create a beautiful, natural look full of variety. Others are plain. They all look like the real thing but perform so much better than natural rattan.

How to look after resin outdoor furniture?

Resin is tough and strong. It needs minimal looking after, just a wash with warm soapy water every now and then.

What’s the frame made from?

The best garden furniture has aluminium frames, a metal that’s very strong, very lightweight, and never rusts.

Why are so many modern garden lounge and dining sets grey?

Because greys are the most on-trend colour right now, they go with every other colour without clashing, and grey looks gorgeous in every style of garden. You can mix ‘n’ match different shades of grey and it’ll always look perfectly put-together.

Can it stay out all year?

Yes, the frames stay out all year, designed to withstand the weather. The cushions should be stored somewhere dry when you’re not using your furniture. Many of the best quality sets have fitted covers available separately, minimising cleaning and keeping it clean, dry and ready to use whenever you feel like it.

How much space do I need for my garden furniture set?

Some manufacturers provide the space requirements for the entire set, making your life easy. Otherwise, just take the measurements of each item, add enough space for people to walk around the furniture an sit comfortably, then measure your outdoor space to check it’s big enough.

Where can I put it?

The patio, the lawn, the deck or anywhere else reasonably flat. Because it’s resin with aluminium frames it won’t rot or degrade.

Where can I stash the cushions?

A garden storage box is an excellent solution as well as good-looking and smart. Some of them are strong enough to double up as extra bench seating, or are designed to look like a bench with storage under the seat. Otherwise you can bag them up and store them in a dry garage, shed or attic.

What style will suit my garden best?

It depends what you like the most. Because the material is so versatile it’s ideal for any design, from hyper-modern to traditional. The neutral colours means it’ll never clash with your greenery, flowers, and the design of your space. Basically, anything goes.

What about garden accessories?

The trend for greys has proved so popular, there’s a range of gorgeous garden accessories to match. Because it’s so classy and neutral, a grey garden set will never go out of date. It’ll always look fantastic.

How long will it last?

As long as you keep it clean, look after it sensibly, and don’t let kids or pets climb all over it summer after summer, your set should last for many years.

Inspired? Take a tour and see which models suit you best, then measure up and prepare for a load of stylish outdoor summer fun!