[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-these-5-materials-are-magic-for-the-outdoors":3,"blog-related-these-5-materials-are-magic-for-the-outdoors":27},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":16,"products":19,"inlineProducts":20,"seo":21},303,"these-5-materials-are-magic-for-the-outdoors","These 5 Furniture Materials Are Magic For The Outdoors",null,"\u003Csection class=\"module-50\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"module-50-right\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wysiwyg\">\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">The air is warm, trees are abloom, and your days are spent musing over your \u003Ca href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/kathykuohome/outdoor-living/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">outdoor space\u003C/a>. Sound like you? With cookouts and pool parties in the very near future, it's time to consider your porch or patio possibilities. One of the difficulties with designing your outdoor space is furniture durability. You want to invest in pieces that you know will last you for seasons to come. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Today on the blog, we're pinpointing the five materials that'll be your saving grace this summer. We love these materials because they're durable, weather-resistant, and easy to maintain—even if your outdoor area is uncovered. And the best part? You can find \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Category/Garden-Outdoor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">outdoor furniture\u003C/a> with this material integrity \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com\">at KKH\u003C/a>, where the quality and durability is met with high design.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11513\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/teakblog.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor dining chairs\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" />\u003C/h2>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\"> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/13382-Serena-Modern-Grey-Rope-Woven-Teak-Outdoor-Sofa-Salt?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoor-materials\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-11510 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_13382.jpg\" alt=\"Serena Modern Grey Rope Woven Teak Outdoor Sofa - Salt\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"> \u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/104939-Century-West-Bay-Coastal-Natural-Teak-Wood-Rectangular-Outdoor-Dining-Table-W/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoor-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28272\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Century-West-Bay-Coastal-Natural-Teak-Wood-Rectangular-Outdoor-Dining-Table.jpg\" alt=\"table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"> \u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/94936-Chenelle-Coastal-Beach-Brown-Teak-Wood-Rattan-Seat-Back-Occasional-Chair?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoor-materials\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26990 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_94936.jpg\" alt=\"chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"> \u003C/div> \u003C/div>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Teak\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">No need to be afraid of a little rain. Teak is a tropical hardwood with high oil content and a tight grain, making it impenetrable to water even if the wood is unfinished. In fact, teak is consistently used as the material of choice for boatbuilding because it's so water resistant! So whether your porch is covered or not, teak is ideal for outdoor furniture you can keep out all year long. Teak\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\"> is also resistant to termites and other insects, so you never have to worry about pests or rotted wood.\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Cleaning and Care\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Once a season, use a soft-bristle brush to remove any dirt that has cropped up. And for the first few rainfalls after the initial purchase of teak furniture, store the cushions separately to prevent stains from the wood’s natural oils. Like all other wood, untreated and unfinished teak will develop a silvery patina with time. If you prefer to maintain the original golden color, you’ll want to periodically apply a sealant or a specially formulated teak protector.\u003Cstrong>\r\n\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/section>\u003Csection class=\"module-wysiwyg wysiwyg wide\">\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003C/section>\u003Csection class=\"module-50\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"module-50-left\">\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-11518\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/wicker.jpg\" alt=\"wicker patio furniture \" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" />\u003C/h2>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/section>\u003Csection class=\"module-50\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"module-50-right\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wysiwyg\">\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\"> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/23507-Coastal-Beach-Black-Wicker-Outdoor-Swivel-Stool?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoor-materials\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-11515 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_23507.jpg\" alt=\"Coastal Beach Black Wicker Outdoor Swivel Stool\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"> \u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/62301-Summer-Classics-Peninsula-Coastal-Brown-Woven-Wicker-Outdoor-Swivel-Glider-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoor-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28532\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Summer-Classics-Peninsula-Coastal-Brown-Woven-Wicker-Outdoor-Swivel-Glider-Chair.jpg\" alt=\"chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"> \u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/56128-Airah-Coastal-Beach-Round-White-Wash-Woven-Wicker-Outdoor-Coffee-Table/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoor-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25019\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_56128.jpg\" alt=\"table\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003C/div> \u003C/div>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Csection class=\"module-50\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"module-50-left\">\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Wicker\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/section>\u003Csection class=\"module-50\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"module-50-right\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wysiwyg\">\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Here's the truth: all-natural rattan wicker isn’t weather-resistant. That said, you'll find that the selection of synthetic resin wicker used in today's product design industry has come a long way. Shop our outdoor pieces at KKH, and you can find wicker furniture that look just as good as the real thing, and they're water and UV resistant so you can have them out on an exposed patio without having to worry. And for a classic outdoor patio look, wicker is a must.  \u003C/span>\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Cleaning and Care\r\n\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Resin wicker requires very little maintenance. Seasonally wash with a mild liquid soap and water to prevent any dirt buildup.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/section>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/section>\u003Csection class=\"module-50\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"module-50-right\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wysiwyg\">\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\"> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/43932-Caneline-Copenhagen-Modern-Grey-Aluminum-Outdoor-Aluminum-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoor-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25010\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_43932.jpg\" alt=\"chair\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"> \u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/76872-Caneline-Lighthouse-Industrial-Loft-Lava-Grey-Aluminum-Outdoor-Lantern-Small/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoor-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21000\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Cane-line-Lighthouse-Industrial-Loft-Lava-Grey-Aluminum-Outdoor-Lantern-Medium.jpg\" alt=\"lantern\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"> \u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/44033-Caneline-Onthemove-Modern-Grey-Aluminum-Outdoor-Side-End-Table-Small/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoor-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20125\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Cane-line-On-the-move-Modern-Brown-Aluminum-Outdoor-Side-End-Table-Small.jpg\" alt=\"side table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"> \u003C/div> \u003C/div>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Csection class=\"module-50\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"module-50-right\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wysiwyg\">\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Powder-Coated Aluminum\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/section>\u003Csection class=\"module-50\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"module-50-right\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wysiwyg\">\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">If you need some creative flexibility for your outdoor design, aluminum furniture can be a great choice—they can be powder-coated almost any color under the sun! In addition to a more adventurous palette, aluminum furniture is durable, low maintenance, and rust-resistant. The powder coating from the paint keeps the aluminum from oxidizing and the technique keeps the paint from chipping, peeling, cracking, or fading as well. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/section>\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Cleaning and Care\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Wash aluminum furniture with a mild liquid soap (car wash soap will do the trick!). If your furniture has a smooth finish, a coat of a mild auto wax every six months or so will also help to preserve your furniture’s original luster. For textured surfaces, a light coat of mineral oil will do the trick.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/section>\u003Csection class=\"module-wysiwyg wysiwyg wide\">\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003C/section>\u003Csection class=\"module-50\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"module-50-left\">\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11531\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/wroughtiron.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor furniture on patio\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" />\u003C/h2>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"module-50-right\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wysiwyg\">\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\"> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/26508-Vito-Industrial-Loft-Hand-Wrought-Antique-Brass-Iron-Counter-Stool/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoor-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22181\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Vito-Industrial-Loft-Hand-Wrought-Antique-Brass-Iron-Counter-Stool.jpg\" alt=\"counter stool\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"> \u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/115571-Summer-Classics-Trestle-French-Wrought-Iron-Grey-Stone-Top-Outdoor-Dining-Table-W/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoor-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29147\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_115571.jpg\" alt=\"table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"> \u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/79938-Summer-Classics-Italia-Industrial-White-Performance-Cushion-Iron-Outdoor-Bench/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoor-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29148\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_79938.jpg\" alt=\"bench\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"> \u003C/div> \u003C/div>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"module-50-left\">\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Wrought Iron\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"module-50-right\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wysiwyg\">\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">We love this handsome material for elegant and European-inspired gardens and patios. Wrought iron looks beautiful, and it's just as resilient as powder-coated aluminum. It can also be crafted into several intricate, graceful silhouettes, bringing a high level of sophistication to your outdoor space.  \u003C/span>\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Cleaning and Care\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Clean wrought iron pieces regularly with a mild liquid soap, and wipe with a nonabrasive cloth. A mild car wax can also help to restore shine and repel water.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11534\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/performancefabric.jpg\" alt=\"orange outdoor sofa and pillows\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" />\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/section>\u003Csection class=\"module-50\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"module-50-right\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wysiwyg\">\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\"> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/91795-Ammi-Coastal-Beach-White-Sunbrella-Cushion-Natural-Teak-Outdoor-Reclining-Loveseat/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoor-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23010\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Ammi-Coastal-Beach-White-Sunbrella-Cushion-Brown-Teak-Outdoor-Reclining-Loveseat.jpg\" alt=\"teak loveseat\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"> \u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/79912-Sunset-West-Modern-Classic-Grey-Curated-Sunbrella-Outdoor-Pillows/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoor-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24095\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Sunset-West-Modern-Classic-Grey-Curated-Sunbrella-Outdoor-Pillows.jpg\" alt=\"pillows\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"> \u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/79686-Sunset-West-Pietra-Mid-Century-Grey-Aluminum-White-Sunbrella-Outdoor-Ottoman/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoor-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24097\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Sunset-West-Pietra-Mid-Century-Grey-Aluminum-White-Sunbrella-Outdoor-Ottoman.jpg\" alt=\"ottoman\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"> \u003C/div> \u003C/div>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Csection class=\"module-50\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"module-50-right\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wysiwyg\">\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Outdoor Fabrics\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/section>\u003Csection class=\"module-50\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"module-50-right\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wysiwyg\">\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Want that all-white look for your outdoor space? It's not as impossible as you might think. Performance fabric sometimes gets a bad rep, but at KKH, we're constantly searching for the newest initiatives in product development as we curate the items on our site. The performance upholstery and pillows we use are resistant to water, mold, and UV rays, but they retain the luxe look and feel of any traditional indoor material. Since they're so easy to clean and maintain, we specify it not only for our outdoor projects but for any household with kids or pets! \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/section>\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Cleaning and Care\r\n\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">To keep outdoor performance fabrics looking fresh, brush off loose dirt before it sets in and wipe up spills as soon as they happen. You can spot-clean outdoor fabric with a mix of mild soap and water: use a soft-bristle brush to work in the solution, rinse thoroughly, and air-dry. Follow this cleaning process for the entire piece a few times a season or as needed.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy Kuo Home Design Services\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Need help shopping for outdoor furniture? In addition to being a source for beautiful high quality furnishings and decor, Kathy Kuo Home has a team of professional \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoor-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.kathykuohome.com/designbar&source=gmail&ust=1578606810757000&usg=AFQjCNH6Pwdal8jhoFuLhLnOvNeD922GkA\">interior designers\u003C/a> that are ready to assist with all of your interior design needs. Our services provide multiple layout and design options that fit your style and budget for any room. 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