Outdoor Dining Furniture

Outdoor Dining Furniture

Do not rush into buying any type of garden furnishings just because you may see them on sale, they may stay outside but should be given the same kind of thought you would give to furniture you would buy for inside. Think about the amount of usable space you have. Small decks or patios do not look inviting if they are overcrowded, the same for large areas that have too little in them. A simple table and 4 chairs, for smaller spaces, can look just as good as large dining sets with a bar in a large garden.

A few things to consider when choosing your outdoor furniture:

Wrought Iron: It will cost less than wood, but more than plastic. The rule of thumb here is the more it costs the better the quality, but always be careful. Comfort, take your time and sit a while in chairs, make sure you would want to while away the hours reading a book and having a drink, cushions can be added don't forget. Care, wrought iron is quite easy to look after, mild soapy water and dried off after each time you use it. Storage, this is quite heavy so you may want to buy covers you can use in winter.

Plastic: All of the above apply to plastic, except storage, because it's lightweight it can easily be moved inside or into a garden shed to be stored and protected during winter. The downside of plastic chairs is they break easily; the plus is, because they are cheaper they can be replaced at a lower cost.

Wood: especially teak is the most expensive type of outdoor tables and chairs, and why wouldn't it be, they used to make ships from teak. It's very tough, durable and reliable and can withstand almost anything nature can throw its way. Its makes for very beautiful furniture, so no wonder it's the favored type for outdoor use. Again you might want to consider covers for wintertime.

Outdoor Dining Furniture