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Create an idyllic outdoor space with quality alfresco furniture.
BY MARK RAY elegance
AGIO INTERNATIONAL / COSTCO. COM. AU
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utdoor furniture has come a long way since the days of flimsy folding chairs and wobbly tables. Today’ s outdoor furnishings offer unparalleled style, comfort and durability. Popular options include conversation sets, dining sets and fire pit sets that are built around a fire table. You’ ll find a high-end range of outdoor furniture in warehouses and an expanded selection on Costco. com. au.
To get the right features and quality craftsmanship in outdoor furniture, Costco buyers work directly with top brands such as SunVilla and Agio to create sets that combine great features and great value to transform your outdoor space into an ideal setting to gather friends and family.
“ Our suppliers understand Costco and what we expect,” says buyer Marcie Dury.“ They bring us on-trend designs, and they support us with great customer service. We go to these lengths to make sure our members are taken care of.”
A good example is the Agio Luna 4-Piece Woven Deep Seating Set( Item 1807314, pictured above) on Costco. com. au. It features two deep seating swivel chairs, a sofa with two display cushions and a sintered stone coffee table, plus a furniture cover. Each piece meets Costco’ s high standards for durability and comfort. It features a durable aluminum frame, UV-resistant wicker, industry-leading Sunbrella fabric and it’ s offered at an incredible value.
Quality meets comfort
Durability starts with the frames.“ We require aluminum, which doesn’ t rust,” Dury says.“ There are a lot of furniture sets on the market that are made of steel. It may appear that these items are stronger because they are heavier, but steel will rust if it’ s out in the environment and not properly sealed.”
As for synthetic wicker, Dury says her team has extremely high UV-resistance standards.“ The sets must pass a stringent UV-rating test, resulting in furniture members can enjoy for years,” she adds.
To ensure Costco furniture feels as good as it looks, buyers insist on high-density foam.“ We require foam with fibre batting on the top and the bottom for comfort,” Dury says.“ High-density foam takes longer to break down, ensuring cushions stay comfortable longer. The batting adds an additional layer of comfort.”
To ensure the furniture retains its beauty, Costco outdoor furniture cushions typically feature high-performance upholstery, such as Sunbrella fabric, which resists stains, mildew, chlorine and fading.“ It’ s dyed down to the fibre level, so it won’ t fade,” Dury says.“ It’ s actually bleach-cleanable, but as always, follow the manufacturer’ s cleaning recommendations.”
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Finding products that meet Costco’ s standards can be tough. That’ s why
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