Good day fellow Creekers...

I am about to design and construct a patio furniture set using western red cedar. I chose this wood because it seems to be the better choice ( cost vs life ).

We will store the cedar furniture inside during the Winter.

My wife really like the cedar color but is concerned that I won't be able to bring back that red cedar color each spring with a fresh coat of finish. We know that untreated cedar will turn grey in a year or so.

Question is... what finish to use so that I can get back the original color each Spring without introducing a messy chore?