You may want new outdoor furniture for your outdoor project, or you may be perfectly content with what you already have. It’s possible that you may feel caught between the two. Starting out with a clean slate is one thing, while working with the furniture you already have is another. Did your Aunt Susan give you an outdoor dining set from the 1950s that doesn’t match your own personal style? Is your porch swing looking too bleached out from the sun? Are your adirondack chairs bright red, when you’d prefer light blue for your new project? If any of these questions fit you, then you may have a dilemma between your current outdoor furniture and buying new. The big question is whether you keep your outdoor furniture, or toss it.

Keep It: If your outdoor furniture has the potential to work with your project, then why not keep it? There are plenty of ways to restore or change furniture that’s in mint condition. If you’re a DIY person, then this may be perfect for you. Sanding down minor damages on your furniture can give it back it’s smooth surface.  Wood furniture can be revised by using a stain or proper paint on it. Metal furniture can be easily spray painted. However, polywood furniture should be left alone when it comes to painting it a different color. In that case, you can re-imagine your project vision to fit the furniture you already have.

Toss It: Though restoration can be done, it does have an extent. Outdoor furniture suffering from rust, cracks, peels, or any similar damage may not be as easy to save. If you feel your outdoor furniture has reached its lifespan, then it’s time to buy something new. Luckily, Fifthroom.com offers a wide variety of colors, materials, and styles of outdoor furniture. Take a look at our high-quality products and see how we can improve your project!

Whether you’ve decided to keep or toss your outdoor furniture, remember the big picture. You deserve the outdoor project that you’re dreaming of!