Confession time. You ready? I&#;m not a professional, board-certified, card-carrying designer. And probably, you aren&#;t either. We&#;re just some fun-loving folk who can&#;t wait for some beautiful weather, so we can amble outside with our refreshing drinks and just relax. Right? But before we can relax on that amazing outdoor daybed, we have to know how to choose a great outdoor daybed.
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And more specifically, we have to know how to choose daybeds made with the right materials!
So that&#;s our goal today: learning the ins and outs of outdoor daybed materials. I&#;m talking styles, durability, and maintenance. By the end of this article, you might not be a professional, board-certified, card-carrying designer &#; but you&#;ll at least be able to make decisions like one!
How Outdoor Daybed Materials Stack Up (4 = best)
When buying your outdoor daybed, I think we can all agree that wood is THE timeless choice for outdoor furniture (and daybeds are no exception). Natural. Beautiful. Flexible enough to go into any number of design styles&#; there&#;s just a lot to love, which is why you see it everywhere. But the type of wood you choose can make a MASSIVE difference, both for looks and durability.
TEAK
Let&#;s start with teak, which you&#;ll see all over your social feed. (What? Don&#;t tell me you don&#;t doom-scroll patio furniture beauty-shots.) That&#;s because teak daybeds are well-known not just because they&#;re so gorgeous and unique-looking, but because teak is durable and naturally-resistant to moisture, insects, and decay. It&#;s a bit pricey, but well worth the price-tag. This is a type of wood that will last a LONG time, even without a ton of annual maintenance.
ACACIA
You&#;ll also find acacia used a lot for outdoor furniture like daybeds. Still fairly durable and weather-resistant, though it does need a little more regular love to keep its luster through the seasons. And it&#;s a more affordable option.
EUCALYPTUS
Eucalyptus is among the top three types wood, as well. And it&#;s another budget-friendly that won&#;t let you down in terms of natural strength and resistance to rot and decay. Definitely worth exploring.
If you choose wood for your daybed, the key to keeping it at its best is regular maintenance. Regardless of which type of wood you choose, cleaning it with mild soap and water is usually all you need week-to-week. We&#;ve got a guide you should look into for preserving the wood itself. Trust me, I learned the hard way that you don&#;t want to leave a teak daybed exposed and untreated for a whole winter. Talk about not taking care of an investment!
If you&#;re going for a more laid-back, bohemian vibe, a wicker or rattan daybed might be just the ticket. These natural materials are woven into intricate designs that add texture and visual interest to your outdoor space.
But there is a downside to the wicker/rattan choice. They&#;re not the most durable options you can find. They can unravel or break down over time, especially if exposed to harsh weather conditions. You really hate to invest in a piece of outdoor furniture, then have a particularly-rainy season leave you with a frayed, soggy mess!
To keep your wicker or rattan daybed in tip-top shape, store it indoors during the off-season and cover it when not in use. You can also apply a coat of varnish to protect it from the elements.
What&#;s that you say? You&#;re really only interested in durability, but you don&#;t want to sacrifice in the looks category? Well, meet our metal daybed options, my friend. Much like wood choices, top outdoor metals come in a variety of great options. You can spend days looking through every single option, so I&#;ve pulled three of the best.
Aluminum: my personal favorite backyard hero. Cast aluminum daybeds are made in a wide range of colors and styles, so you can fit them into nearly any backyard aesthetic. Plus, it&#;s light-weight, rust-resistant, and incredibly low-maintenance. What&#;s not to love?
Oh, you would prefer something more traditional and classic? Well, sir, cast iron outdoor daybeds may be just for you. These good-looking pieces will last you a looooooong time, but you will have to watch out for rusting. I once had a client who insisted on a wrought iron daybed, despite my warnings about the maintenance involved. Sure enough, after a few months, the thing was covered in rust spots! Lesson learned: always listen to your friendly neighborhood outdoor furniture expert. Now, some people think the rust adds personality, but I&#;m not a fan. Fair warning: cast iron options are also heavy, so make sure you put it in the spot you want it to live for the long-haul.
Steel is another solid choice. Strong. Sturdy. But again, watch out for rusting on these guys. Stainless steel resists rust more readily than the regular stuff, but neither quite holds up to the weather quite like powder-coated aluminum. You can help fight rust with furniture covers during the wet and cold season, and consider bringing these pieces inside in the off-season if you live in a coastal environment.
To keep your metal daybed looking shiny and new, clean it regularly with mild soap and water, and apply a coat of rust-resistant paint if necessary.
If you&#;re looking for a daybed material that&#;s virtually maintenance-free, resin wicker daybeds (or composite plastic) might be your best bet. These are made of a synthetic material that&#;s designed to withstand the elements, so you don&#;t have to worry about it cracking, peeling, or fading. Bonus: they also come in a pretty wide variety of styles and colors.
Cleaning is a snap. So if that&#;s your priority (or if you&#;ll regularly have kiddos climbing all over your outdoor furniture), you should consider these.
Unfortunately, resin and plastic composite outdoor furniture can look a bit plasticky and fake, so it might not be the best choice if you&#;re going for a natural, organic vibe. I once had a customer who wanted a resin daybed that looked like wood, and let&#;s just say it was a challenge to find one that didn&#;t look like a cheap imitation!
Phew! We&#;ve walked through a lot of outdoor daybed materials, but we&#;re not really finished. No Insta-worthy outdoor design is finished without some splashes of color (not to mention some added comfort). So no matter what material you choose for your daybed frame, you&#;ll also need to think about the fabric for your cushions and pillows.
You&#;ll find a TON of options in this category, but here are the main questions you need to ask:
With that quick questionnaire in mind, my favorite (and widely popular) outdoor fabric options include Sunbrella and Olefin. And don&#;t forget to bring your cushions and pillows inside when they&#;re not in use. Again, let&#;s keep those oh-so-comfy splashes of outdoor color looking vibrant and new for as long as possible!
Maintaining your outdoor furniture properly is a deep discussion worthy of its own blog (oh, wait, we already have one here). And no matter what material you choose for your outdoor daybed, you want to keep it looking &#;Day One Gorgeous&#; for years and years. I know I like to feel like I&#;m walking into a newly-curated space every time I step into my backyard. So here are some general tips:
Trust me, a little outdoor furniture maintenance can go a long way. You don&#;t want to be the person who tosses the care guidelines aside&#; then walks outside one day to what can best be described as a warzone!
So now you might be asking yourself, &#;how do I choose the best option for me?&#; Well, first off, go back up to the Outdoor Daybed Buyer&#;s Guide link earlier in this article (or on the right side of this article). And really, much of this decision comes down to your personal preferences and lifestyle. But you might want to consider a few other thing while you&#;re at it.
Where do you live? And how will your local climate and weather affect your daybed?
How much maintenance are you willing to do?
Do you have a specific style or aesthetic? This might make your decision by itself!
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Don&#;t be afraid to mix and match materials. Finding your own combination of materials, colors, and accessories is half the fun, and guarantees you get your own unique space for chilling and enjoying a beautiful day or sunset.
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Alright, we got through the whole guide! I know that was a lot of information, but I wanted to make sure you were armed with more than enough context and tips to find your perfect outdoor daybed material.
Plus, if you&#;re still unsure, the good people at Patio Productions are just a call away. And if you&#;re in the San Diego area, stop by our showroom. We&#;d love to talk shop with you while we&#;re &#; well &#; in our shop!
We hope to hear from you soon. And go live some life outdoors!
Luxury travel is a booming global business worth $1.8 trillion. Industry experts project that value to grow at 7.6% yearly until .
Hospitality clients, from hotel chains and casinos to boutique hotels and property owners on house-sharing apps, compete for dollars from an eco-conscious and social-media-savvy pool of travelers. This clientele desires exclusive Instagram-worthy backdrops and has the means to stay at their dream locale.
Luxury outdoor furniture brands such as DEDON and Gloster are leaning into this trend-line with adventurous designs that are intentionally out of the box, just like their end users. For many of our European outdoor furniture designers, the outdoor daybed is a signature style statement that sets them apart. A luxury outdoor daybed is the ideal canvas for a designer to execute the brand&#;s design philosophy, showcase their use of materials and exquisite craftsmanship, and indulge in over-the-top comfort.
Modern outdoor daybeds feature heavily in the promotional materials and word-of-mouth for popular vacation destinations. Reality TV shows are awash in celebrities hanging out in outdoor cabana daybeds in the sweltering summer sun of a rooftop pool on the Las Vegas Strip or on the beach of a Greek island paradise. On the one hand, outdoor daybeds are an exclusive mecca for friends to gather, on the other hand they also offer a relaxing retreat for spa getaways and working vacations.
There is great diversity in outdoor daybeds as a category of outdoor furniture when it comes to style, size (some fit 1 and others 4 or more), material profile, and other considerations. Here is a quick overview of everything you need to know about outdoor daybeds for hospitality clients and other luxury properties.
Outdoor daybeds are surprisingly versatile: outdoor cabana daybeds offer shade and respite from the extremes of summer desert heat. Other styles of daybed cocoon around you to offer snug comfort late into fall and early into spring.
Outdoor daybeds are ideal for hospitality clients to design their poolside/rooftop lounges around because they can contain large groupings of guests in a relatively confined space. Whereas an outdoor sectional sofa may have many seats go unused, and rows of chaise lounges will take up a lot of real estate, outdoor daybeds provide ample space to spread out, luxuriate, and watch the world go by.
Outdoor daybeds are a sustainable outdoor furniture option. 87% of global travelers say they want to travel sustainably, and 68% expressed interest in staying at eco-friendly hotels2. Our luxury outdoor furniture brands strive for a circular production model. DEDON&#;s woven fiber is 100% recyclable and they&#;ve engineered their entire supply chain to produce zero waste. All of our teak outdoor furniture is sourced from working forests protected by the Indonesian government.
Outdoor daybeds come in all shapes and sizes. Some feature enclosed walls and roofs, some are semi-enclosed, and others are completely open-air.
Imagine a bedroom where you woke up filled with the sight of the ocean and its many sounds and smells. Invite a few friends for a carefree afternoon of playing cards, reading, and lounging.
Examples: Gloster Grid Cabana, Talenti Casilda, Talenti Cleo Soft
Imagine a giant porch swing that you could share with all the kids. The DEDON SWINGREST Hanging Lounger is 36 feet around in circumference, and owing to its fiber-woven construction, is surprisingly lightweight at 99 pounds.
Examples: DEDON SWINGREST, DEDON NESTREST
With an open-air back side and a billowy overhead canopy, DAYDREAM is famed outdoor furniture designer Richard Frinier&#;s take on a garden hide-away for a magical afternoon nap.
Examples: DEDON DAYDREAM, Mamagreen Boulevard
Round outdoor daybeds maximize surface area for sharing space with friends and loved ones. The outdoor daybed equivalent of a sofa loveseat, a round outdoor daybed invites one to sprawl out in any direction.
Examples: DEDON DALA, POINT Heritage, Talenti Moon Alu
Modeled after the iconic chaise lounge pool furniture, the chaise lounge outdoor daybed can be single- or double-wide. Often envisioned as the end-cap to a modular outdoor furniture configuration, they can also be stand-alone for an extra-soft and plush solo lounging session.
Examples: DEDON MBRACE, Gloster Fern, Talenti Panama, DEDON SEALINE
These are not the only models of daybed sold through Curran. Shop all our models here. If you happen to be in the downtown Seattle area, come sit-test the SWINGREST in our showroom. If you&#;re purchasing for a business, look into our trade program where all the models shown here are available at significant discounts.
1&#;Luxury Travel Market Size & Trends&#;: https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/luxury-travel-market
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