[VApeople]

Originally Posted by LizzieBorden

We have two reclining chairs and two straight back and a rocker , 3 side tables with marble topping and all cushions…from Palm Casual. Its been 8 years and you would think I just bought them. They are on the covered lanai but its not enclosed. I have had to clean the cushions once…and will do it again in the fall…they hold up well, they are excellent to work with I wouldn’t go anywhere else. They have been around a L O N G time. Good luck.

We went to Palm Casual several times 5-7 years ago and their prices seemed higher than Perfect Porch, both on the wicker chairs and the casual outdoor furniture, so we didn't buy anything there.

To be honest, our problem may have been their salesperson who reminded us of a family member we do not like.

[Barborv]

We ran around all week for a wicker dining set which will be in the lanai. We went to all the above places, but either didnt like the table the set came with or the chairs on other sets. We were walking by City furniture (I know all the horror stories) and saw a set that was perfect. It was also less than the other mentioned patio stores. We do want a decent set. Debating whether to deal with them or not!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Golfer222

where can you purchase nearby?

You would be surprised what good patio furniture is sold at Sams and Walmart. Also Home Depot and Lowes.

[HIgolfers]

Originally Posted by yporter

I also recommend Palm Casual for good wicker furniture; but we have all that (wicker and cushions) in the lanai where it can stay dry. For outside, we found that even the condensation and dew will keep chairs wet in the shade so we went with cast aluminum for tables and chair bodies, and sling type seats which dry very quickly. We have a bunch of C-spring style sling chairs for entertaining, and found that the type that has a thin padding in the sling kept enough moisture that you couldn't sit in them until they had enough sun to dry out. We have unpadded sling chairs that are extremely comfortable and are dry when we want to sit outside - which we do a lot. I got cast aluminum since the only thing that will rust is the connecting screws; powder coated steel will rust quicker than you think in FL outdoors! PM me if you want some of the brand names and where we got stuff.

For the furniture you have on the enclosed lanai how do you clean the cushions? Palm Casual says to use a solution of half water, half bleach but that doesn’t seem to be working well. What do you use?

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by HIgolfers

For the furniture you have on the enclosed lanai how do you clean the cushions? Palm Casual says to use a solution of half water, half bleach but that doesn’t seem to be working well. What do you use?

I learned very quickly NOT to leave out cushions on furniture that is directly exposed to the elements on my birdcage when not in use - one rain, and it took a few days for cushions to dry out. Right now, I am storing cushions inside my garage when not in use- in process of shopping for an attractive piece of waterproof, outside storage for the cushions. (Actually, a piece arrived today I purchased from Amazon that I am returning, as the dimensions are not the same - too small- than what was advertised on their site).

Regarding cleaning cushions - I purchased a cleaner called “Fuller Brush Co. Upholstery Cleaner” - comes in an aerosol can, and seems to do the job on food stains - I purchased on Amazon.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by VApeople

We bought all of our outdoor furniture (dining table, 4 chairs, 6 recliner chairs with footstools, side tables, and two wicker chairs) at Perfect Porch. Actually, we use the two very comfortable wicker chairs inside our house. We bought these items in 2016 thru 2019.

We looked at Leisure Living, Coral Casual, and Palm Casual, but we liked the furniture at Perfect Porch much better. As I recall, the furniture was made by Windward Designs.

It looks like they are still in business. We have four of the high-back rockers and ottomans and four of the non-reclining dining chairs. We use them every morning when we sit outside and have our coffee.

Our Collections - Sonata Sling - Windward Design Group

We have this furniture. I highly recommend the sling furniture. It is so easy to clean and the rain water runs right through it. We would have loved to have furniture with cushions but they are a lot of work to keep clean. I'd rather have the sling furniture and not have to worry about it getting wet.

We have had this sling furniture from Perfect Porch for three years and it looks like we picked it up yesterday. I have done only one major washing with a weak solution of Dawn dish washing liquid. OP.....you won't be disappointed.

[Calisport]

I would avoid the fake plastic rattan textured furniture. After about 5 years the plastic becomes brittle and you lose parts of the furniture as they break off.

[Miboater]

I bought Amazon Basic covers for all our lanai furniture. I also bought a small deck box that is 3' x 3' x 3' that we keep in the corner of the lanai to keep the covers in when not in use. This has worked well so far. The furniture stays dry and and I don't have to move cushions in and out.

[Tblue]

We purchased some outdoor furniture a few years ago. I would recommend something that does not rust. I even purchased some light weight outdoor furniture from I think Lowes that I believe was 100% aluminum but the welds were not and they will rust. Our outdoor recliner chairs have a hinge point, sure enough over time a little bit of rain water gets in there. That is not a problem until I move the chair and out comes a little bit of black rusty color water. Just something to keep in mind.

[Lottoguy]

Even with a birdcage your patio furniture will still fade from the sun. It won't be as bad as full throttle sun damage but it will fade.

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

Even with a birdcage your patio furniture will still fade from the sun. It won't be as bad as full throttle sun damage but it will fade.

When I lived in Colorado, my patio furniture was on the deck, which was partially covered, but was somewhat exposed to the elements as well, including snow in the winter. I never covered it up. It was made of eucalyptus. Once a year, I stained with a three-step process of stain and sealers, it always “came back” to life after doing so. It was an all day project once a year, but worth it to keep the furniture looking good.