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How to Choose Outdoor Dining Sets
3 Tips for Buying Patio Dining Sets
Whether you’re dining al fresco or throwing the hottest summer party, your patio needs a dining table to accommodate your guests and family. You can enjoy a solo breakfast before work, sit down for dinner with your spouse, or invite visitors for the big family barbeque with an outside dining table and chairs. Dining tables are the ideal focal point for an entertaining outdoor area, providing a spot for guests to eat, mingle, or simply relax. A dining set is a one-stop shop for all your patio eating requirements. Patio sets come with a dining table and chairs to give your place a unified aesthetic while benefiting from an outdoor dining setting.
But what kind of dining set is best for your patio? Our guide will help you determine which patio dining set with an umbrella, accessories, and materials are perfect for your backyard.
How to Choose Outdoor Dining Sets
A pleasant approach to spending a great day is to get some sunshine and fresh air. So, with a functional and gorgeous patio dining set, it only makes sense to create your own pleasurable outside place. Use these buying suggestions to help you select patio furniture for dining, entertaining, sipping morning coffee, and more. When you follow a few simple steps, it’s easy...
What Should You Use Your Outdoor Dining Furniture for?
Do you want to entertain guests with a huge 7-piece patio dining set with an expanding dining table and armchairs? Or do you simply want to relax with friends on a large, comfortable couch and lounge chairs, complete with a coffee table for games and snacks? Perhaps all you want to do is relax in the sun on a nice summer day while sipping a refreshing drink on a chaise lounge. Whatever the reason, making a list of what you want to do is a wonderful start. Consider what furniture you’ll need and how many guests you’ll need to accommodate.
Which Patio Dining Set Works with My Backyard?
Do you intend to furnish a hardwood deck, patio, poolside, or garden? It is important to consider the unique characteristics of each of these outdoor areas when choosing what outdoor furniture to buy and what features are important. A table with self-leveling legs may be needed for uneven ground, and swimming pools need cushions and fabrics that dry fast.
Outdoor Settings:
- Patio — typical patios are perfect for outdoor dining, lounging, and of course, BBQing.
- Deck — these are a stylish hardwood alternative to concrete patios but keep wary of including open flame fire pits.
- Pool — a chaise, sun lounger, side table, or a patio dining set with an umbrella would make the best poolside accessories.
- Porch — laidback lounge seating is an excellent choice for watching the sunset, reading a book on a screened-in porch, or wrapping around a farmhouse home.
- Garden — decorative benches add a nice touch to a well-maintained garden for a fairytale-like space.
What Size Patio Dining Set Should I Get?
A dining table for an outdoor setting can come in different shapes, sizes, materials, and colors. It is important to consider the size of the outdoor dining table. Bistro sets are the best choice for small balcony patios. Select an outdoor dining set for 6 that fits your outdoor living space if you have ample space and plan to host a big dinner party with friends and family. This gray 5 piece dining set from Homestyles’ Captiva collection is one of our favorites for lounging poolside. Check to make sure the chair legs stay on the patio surface even if they are pushed out from the table.
Which Patio Dining Set Style Fits Me?
Several styles of outdoor dining furniture are available, from sleek and modern to rustic and homey. Patio dining sets with umbrellas should complement your home’s style as well as existing outdoor furniture and landscaping. For a traditional look that will last for generations, consider wrought iron patio furniture for a classic and timeless look. In addition, if you plan to use it frequently, it should be comfortable, functional, and UV-resistant to prevent future discoloration like this bronze 6-piece patio dining set with an umbrella.
What Outdoor Dining Furniture Material is Right for Me?
A variety of materials are available for patio dining sets, including aluminum, cast aluminum, wrought iron, wicker and rattan, recycled plastic, and natural wood. Choosing the right material depends on your style and location.
Wrought Iron: If you live in a windy area, the heaviness of a wrought iron outdoor dining chairs and table with an umbrella is ideal.
Natural Wood: If you live in a very wet climate and you want wood, choose a material that is resistant to mold, rot, insects, and other wood-damaging factors.
Cast Aluminum: An aluminum patio dining set resists rust and moisture damage extremely well, making it another ideal choice for those living in an area with a lot of wet weather.
Resin Wicker: Wicker patio dining sets with an umbrella is the best option for any climate since they are long-lasting and weather resistant.
Recycled Plastic: Another great and inexpensive choice (compared to steel or wrought iron) for a patio dining set with an umbrella is recycled plastic since they are resistant to moisture, rot, and cracks. If you live seaside, plastic patio dining sets are an excellent choice since the material is also resilient against saltwater, stains, and fading.
3 Tips for Buying Patio Dining Sets
Your outdoor spaces will be more comfortable and functional with great patio furniture. You can transform your backyard into a new favorite spot for entertaining, dining, and lounging with thoughtful planning. Consider the following tips for selecting the right patio furniture.
1. List What Patio Furniture You Need
Before even you even consider buying a new patio dining set with an umbrella, consider what you want to do with your outdoor space. Do you want to use your patio as a cozy dining area on warm summer nights? Do you want to host large dinner parties or children’s birthday parties in your outdoor space? Or would you prefer to turn your patio into a quiet reading nook tucked away in your outdoor oasis?
2. Try it Before You Buy it
When getting your new patio seating, be sure to try it before you buy it. You’ll likely use your outdoor furniture during the warmer spring and summer months, so comfort is a top priority. Make sure your friends and family get cozy by the pool sitting on patio chairs with plush cushions and backs. With metal and wood outdoor furniture, make it comfortable and inviting with fluffy and pastel-colored pillows.
3. Consider Easy to Care for Patio Dining Sets
Spending your outdoor hours enjoying time with family and friends rather than maintaining your patio furniture. To minimize how patio furniture upkeep, search for easy-care outdoor dining sets. You need to regularly clean your outdoor furniture to make your metal, wood, or an all-weather wicker patio dining set with an umbrella look wonderful for years to come — no matter what mother nature throws at it. We also recommend accessorizing your outdoor furniture with patio cushions and pillows with removable covers, so you can toss it in the washer with no problem.
Patio Dining Set FAQs
Although we have touched on many points regarding patio dining sets with umbrella accessories, we know there are some things we may have missed. So, here are some of the top questions our furniture shoppers have asked.
Q: What outdoor dining set shapes are available for patio dining sets with an umbrella?
There are a variety of shapes, including round, square, rectangular, and oval. Which one you choose for your backyard oasis is dependent on the size of your patio.
Q: What is the longest-lasting outdoor furniture material?
If you are outdoor patio sets to last for the next few years and still look stylish, choose high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic for your outdoor furniture material. HDPE plastic mimics the look of natural wood and retains its shape and appearance over the years. This material’s outstanding strength-to-density ratio guarantees it won’t blow away in windy climates. It’s also incredibly durable, so it won’t warp, scratch, dent, rot, or experience any moisture- or pest-related issues. Best of all, HDPE plastic outdoor furniture requires minimal cleaning, doesn’t fade in the sun, and is resistant to mold and mildew, making it perfect to handle any type of weather and climate you live in.
Q: Can patio furniture get wet?
Although most patio furniture is water-resistant, they are not waterproof, which means they can get wet but will amass water damage and wear over time if your outdoor furniture is left untreated.
Shop Patio Dining Sets at Colder's
Patio Dining SetsWhen you shop at Colder’s, we want to help our buyers find the right patio dining set with an umbrella to create a backyard paradise. Whether you wish to create a quiet little escape sitting at a bistro set or hosting a night of laughs and delicious meals with friends and family.
Why Trust Colder’s?
Since 1942, we at Colder’s pride ourselves on offering value, selection, and service. Serving Southeastern Wisconsin with four showrooms that stock quality name-brand furniture, appliances, and mattresses, Colder’s is sure to house exactly what you are looking for. And if you can’t find it on our floors, chances are, we can order it for you. As a local, family-owned company, we are always doing our best to provide the highest value at the lowest cost to everyone who walks through our doors.
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