There are a few things you need to keep in mind before you decide on what to buy.



Be clear about the style and material of the outdoor furniture chairs. They should match the existing furniture, any outdoor heating units and complement the entire look. In fact you can even decide upon your furniture set after choosing the chairs you like. Wooden furniture in teak or cedar lends a solid yet stylish look to the whole setting. On the other hand contemporary aluminum outdoor furniture chairs give a very sleek and stylish look to the whole outdoor settings. You can even choose them to match your existing theme.

Do a thorough research regarding the maintenance requirements of each of the materials. These are bound to differ in terms of time, labor and type.

The aluminum outdoor chairs need only be washed regularly with warm soapy water. Where as it is best to keep water away from genuine wicker chairs. Teak is naturally water resistant, but you will need to use teak oil on it annually to maintain its rich natural color.

You need to paint steel and wrought iron outdoor furniture chairs to prevent them from rusting. If you cover them during the rains, remember to uncover as soon as sun shines to avoid rusting due to condensation.

A number of furniture manufacturers provide a small bottle of matching paint to cover up in the case of scratches and chips. That is about all aluminum furniture needs.

Another thing to keep in mind is, powder coated metal outdoor chairs are a better option when compared with painted outdoor furniture chairs.

Check your outdoor furniture chairs for comfort. Do sit on them and even pull them closer to the table as you would while dining.

- See whether the seat is at a comfortable height when compared to the table. A seat too high or low in respect to the table would not be encouraging for a relaxed atmosphere.

- Also check the heights of the armrests in respect to the table, they should not be very high as it would make it uncomfortable for the guest to be able to pull the chair close enough to the table.

- The armrests should be comfortable.

- The chair seats should be spacious.

- The back rest of the chair should be angled to the right degree.

- The cushions should be comfortable with ample padding and should also fit the outdoor chair's seats properly.

Before deciding on your order for outdoor furniture chairs, remember to check the store pieces thoroughly for overall quality.

- The wooden furniture should have closely fitted joints. Any gaps are a sign of bad workmanship.

- The welded joints should be clean and understated. The better thing would be if they are ground and covered to match the furniture.

- Check for a smooth and uniform finish all over irrespective of the material used to make the outdoor chair.

- The nuts and bolts should be concealed or at least capped to protect from moisture and rust.

Keep these few things in mind to choose better looking and long lasting outdoor chairs.