Is your weather hot and dry, or do you live near the coast? Does it rain often? Does the midday sun beat down on your outdoor space? These are all important questions to answer before selecting outdoor furniture because outdoor exposure is hard on all furniture, no matter the climate.

This is the time of year when many companies launch outdoor furniture geared towards making days spent in the sun a little more stylish and comfortable. I’ve been scouring sites for ways to make our sunroom the go-to space in our home for the spring and summer, and outdoor brand Outer is totally on my wavelength.