Does age matter when it comes to patio furniture? You bet it does!

Not the age of the furniture, necessarily. This beautiful Chadwick dining set will look great for years. Let it get a weathered look, or apply teak oil each season to keep the original color. Either way, it’ll look great.

No, it’s the ages of the people who will use the patio furniture that make the big difference.

If you have toddlers, go with rounded corners to avoid having kids bump their heads on the edges of the furniture.

If you have teens, you’ll need lots of seating, the loungier the better. The average teen will lounge whether the furniture is designed for it or not, so you might as well save them the trouble of draping their arms and legs over the sides of straight chairs.

Older adults will appreciate higher seats in chairs so they can more easily get up out of the chairs. A cushy, comfy, low slung chair seems like a great idea till they have to struggle out of it.

If you like to get the whole family together, choose several types of chairs in similar styles for maximum comfort for everyone.

There are so many styles of patio furniture available now that it’s easy to find any look you prefer — even when you’re being practical about the people who will use it.