If you are looking for a set or outdoor furniture that will look more inviting than a metal table and chairs, try out a resin wicker set. Normal wicker looks great, but is not very weather resistant. New technologies have come up with a synthetic that looks and feels like wicker, but is much more durable outside. You can go for a natural look, or pieces that have been painted.  The effect will have your patio looking warm and cozy and will not fall apart if it sits out in the rain.

If you have an area outside where you like to sit and read, entertain guests or have a family meal, wicker outdoor furniture will make the area a place people enjoy being. It is much more comfortable than most other furniture you would have on a patio or in the yard. It can look formal if the need arises, or just be like a family area. If you have a pool, you can even use the chairs without any cushions when someone is wet. Having a spare set of cushions for a different atmosphere is something else to make the area special.

Many people feel that wicker furniture must be in an enclosed area. They will have a set on their screened in porch, but not one out in the yard. Some may have it under a gazebo of some sort for protection. With the advances in resins and vinyls, you can now have a complete wicker set right in the middle of your yard.