Patio Dining Sets are the most popular patio furniture sets purchased today. They form the foundation of many outdoor patio settings and are a good first purchase for outfitting your patio area.
Patio dining sets usually come in pretty standard configurations. The first element is the dining table. You can find shapes that are round, oval, rectangles, hexagons and octagons. Tow of the key determining factors for choosing the shape of the table are first to make sure it fits well in your patio space and second to accommodate the right number of people you expect to be serving. Typically setting sizes start with the intimate bistro table that seats two people all the way up to 8 or more.
Patio dining chairs are the next element to look at when buying a patio dining set. I look first to find sturdy construction so the chairs will last and then look to comfort and aesthetics. Seating can range from a simple bench to high end office chair luxury. Look for light weight chairs if you plan to move your configuration regularly. If you have children durability and ease of clean up are musts. Even simple patio chairs can be spruced up with stylish patio chair cushions and you can have custom patio cushions made in the fabric of your choosing if you don’t find exactly what you are looking for pre-made. One of my favorites are retro plastic chairs because they are cheap and easy to clean.
Umbrellas are a great addition to a patio dining sets but they don’t always come with the dining sets. Check to make sure that your dining table has a hole in the center of the table top and a heavy base if you plan on using a patio umbrella with your dining set. Patio umbrellas come in a wide variety of styles and fabric patterns. Like patio cushions, you can also have an umbrella made with any outdoor fabric you desire to get just the right look to match your patio decor.
Common materials for patio sets include wicker, wrought iron, cast aluminum, plastic resins, and wood such as teak or cedar. As far as wood goes, you can’t go wrong with teak outdoor furniture. It is definitely more expensive than many other options, but its beauty and durability will make it a great investment for many year to come. Many patio accessories (planters, serving carts, storage bins, etc) come in teak so you will be able to match any teak furniture that you buy.
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