The 56th China International Furniture Fair (Shanghai)
September 9-12, 2025

Shanghai Home Expo|Choose outdoor furniture, let environmental protection become your new standard!

2024-09-05 10:55:46

With the increasing temperature, rather than wasting time in the air-conditioned room, it is better to enjoy the summer outdoors, stretch the body and mind, and enjoy the sun and nature. Therefore, it is particularly important to choose the right outdoor furniture. At the Shanghai Home Expo, relevant experts explained to the exhibitors how to buy the right outdoor furniture.


Material selection


The material of outdoor furniture should have the characteristics of weather resistance, water resistance, corrosion resistance, etc., to adapt to the outdoor environment. Common outdoor furniture materials include aluminum alloy, teak, imitation rattan weaving and so on. Aluminum furniture is light and not easy to rust, teak wood has good anti-corrosion and stability, and imitation rattan woven furniture can give people a cool feeling.


 


Comfort


The comfort of outdoor furniture is also very important. Choose furniture that is ergonomically designed, comfortable to sit on, and structurally stable to ensure that it will not sway or tip over during use. Soft cushions and cushions can also enhance the comfort of outdoor furniture.


Style matching


When choosing outdoor furniture, it is necessary to consider the overall style of the outdoor space of your own courtyard and choose the furniture that matches it. If the courtyard is casual style, you can choose simple and generous furniture; If it is vintage style, you can choose furniture with vintage elements. Keeping it coordinated and unified with the courtyard space design can make the outdoor environment more harmonious and beautiful.


 


Functionality


The primary function of outdoor furniture is to be able to withstand the test of various natural environments. Therefore, weather resistance has become one of the most important considerations when purchasing outdoor furniture. Outdoor furniture with good weather resistance can resist the erosion of natural factors such as rain, sunlight, ultraviolet rays, and ensure that the furniture will not fade, crack, and deformation for a long time.


Comfort is also an important factor to consider when purchasing. When purchasing, we should pay attention to the design of the furniture's sitting, backrest, armrest and other details to ensure that the furniture can provide comfortable support and touch when used. At the same time, it is also necessary to consider whether the material of the furniture is breathable and soft to ensure that it will not feel uncomfortable for a long time.


Durability


Outdoor furniture needs to withstand the test of the household environment, so choose durable products. When purchasing, you can pay attention to the brand, quality, process and other aspects of the product to ensure its durability.


Environmental friendliness


Environmental protection is an important issue in modern society, the choice of environmentally friendly materials of outdoor furniture can reduce environmental pollution. At the time of purchase, you can pay attention to the product's environmental protection certification and material sources and other information, in the purchase of outdoor furniture, the first thing to pay attention to its material.


Choose furniture that uses renewable, recyclable materials, such as bamboo, wood, metal, etc., to reduce your environmental impact. At the same time, avoid the use of non-degradable materials such as plastics and PVC to reduce environmental pollution. Moreover, environmental protection furniture has a high artistic connotation and aesthetic function, can create a harmonious and beautiful home outdoor environment.


 


If you want to learn more about the Home furnishing industry, please visit the Shanghai Home Expo website for more information.


Source: Bai Shi Furniture

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