Imagine stepping out onto your patio and feeling the same warmth and luxury as your living room—sounds dreamy, right? Here’s the rundown on the latest trends in outdoor spaces, choosing beautiful woods that can stand up to the elements, and looking after your wooden masterpieces once they’re on your deck.
The warmth and elegance provided by Homewood’s wooden patio furniture make it perfect for the job of extending the cosiness and elegance of your indoor spaces, quickly turning any space into a luxurious and welcoming area for celebration or relaxation.
Creating a Comfortable and Natural Outdoor Space
According to Decorilla’s 2025 Patio Trends, comfort and cosiness are the factors that make outdoor spaces versatile and allow them to be functional year-round. As we phase out of summer, don’t let your outdoor area collect dust. Instead, invest in some upholstered furniture and bring out the blankies. For instance, the Imbiza Corner Couch and Nkwana Daybed are perfect for reading a book with a steaming cup of tea, while the Imbiza Couch is ready for entertaining with biltong and beers. These pieces are sturdy enough to endure both your cocktail parties and your spontaneous afternoon naps! The natural look and feel of wooden patio furniture create a harmonious connection to the environment. Each piece is designed with care and built to last, ensuring you’re investing in furniture that looks good, and that you can feel good about.
Choosing the Right Wood for Outdoor Furniture
Furniture’s quality begins with its wood. However, not every type of wood is suitable for outdoor use. Although your patio furniture is unlikely to be drenched in rain or in direct sunlight on a daily basis, there are still humidity, insects, fungi and moisture to contend with. Homewood’s outdoor range features carefully selected wood species, each chosen for its durability and aesthetic appeal. These include Sugar/Spotted Gum, Blackwood and River Red Gum.
Sugar and Spotted Gum is a group of eucalyptus species renowned for their durability and strength. They are characterised by honey-coloured timber with a soft finish. This wood also features captivating wood grain patterns that make it desirable for high-quality furniture.
Blackwood, or Australian Blackwood ranges from dark brown and caramel in the heartwood to gold and straw yellow in the sapwood. This variation is what makes Blackwood so appealing—the wood is descriptive, with stories to tell in the colours and in the knots.
River Red Gum is the MVP of wooden patio furniture for its exceptional durability, resistance to harsh weather conditions, and striking reddish hue that adds character to any patio. It is distinguished by its ‘fiddleback’ pattern caused by its wavy grain.
While Cottonwood is a beautiful timber and is often used to create high quality indoor furniture, it is not suitable for outdoor use. However, if you’d really like this softly caramel-coloured wood in your outdoor space, it can safely be placed on a fully closed patio.
Caring for Your Wooden Patio Furniture
It is important to note that even the densest and most durable wood will degrade and discolour if not maintained properly. To keep your wooden patio furniture looking fresh and fabulous, proper care is essential—because no one wants a sad, splintered chair. While products like Rystix are designed for indoor furniture and typically safe for the inside world, we recommend Deck Oil for outdoorsy durability.
Here’s a little insider tip: apply the oil within the first month of purchase—think of it as a welcome gift to your furniture. Use at least two coats, to nourish and seal the wood.
After that first month, you’ll want to reapply every two months or whenever your furniture starts to look sad (changing colour and appearing dry). And don’t worry; the oil shouldn’t peel or change colour. Over time, it may form a shiny film, but a light sanding with fine grit sandpaper should set it right.
Homewood’s wooden patio furniture is designed to last, and regular care will ensure it stays as stunning as the day it arrived on your patio.
Invest in Timeless Elegance
With Homewood’s wooden patio furniture, you can create a space that’s more than just an outdoor area but one that’s an extension of your home, crafted with care and designed to last.
Visit our collection today to find the perfect piece for your patio.
