Entertaining family and close friends at a casual barbecue or sunset dinner is an ideal way to catch up and leave new memories. Eating outdoors or drinking sangria means you gather at a dining table, and the combination of chairs, benches, tables and an umbrella needs to be as long as your home.
Before buying an ideal outdoor restaurant, be sure to ask yourself some questions about your home and outdoor space:
Do you have a large family or a group of friends?
How often do you entertain?
How big is your outdoor space?
Who will use the furniture (adult, child, or two?)
Step 1: Choose between a 5-piece cutlery set and a 7-piece cutlery set
A typical outdoor dining venue can comfortably accommodate 4 to 6 people. The dali dining table has two basic configurations: 7 dining tables with a typical rectangular table and 6 chairs, and 5 dining tables with a square or round dining table and 4 chairs.
When making the first decision, the following are key points to consider:
How big is your space? A wide terrace and deck are more suitable for a 7-piece cutlery set-after all, you need to accommodate 6 chairs, a table, and still leave enough space for people to move around freely. Chairs should not be placed in the dining area. We recommend at least 7 pieces of standard dining area for the 11'x 14' area.
What types of events will you organize?
The 5-piece tableware is perfect for eating mimosa in the morning, snacking in the afternoon or drinking beer with a few friends in the evening.
The 7-piece cutlery set is mainly used for large meals-if you are going to grill or cook a big meal for the whole family, you may want to invest in larger tableware.
What is your budget? A 7-piece tableware set requires more money, but if you have enough space and a large family, then they are worth your extra money.
Step 2: Choose between dining height Vs. Pole height
You might automatically imagine a traditional dining height set (closer to the ground, more relaxed), but many spaces and activities require a higher bar height dining set.
Ask yourself to make the decision easier:
What kind of atmosphere do I want?
The dining height (28-30 inches table height) is ideal for guests of all ages, as the chairs are easier to enter and exit compared to the height of the bar. If you often find yourself chatting with guests late into the night after dinner, the meal time is usually longer. As the highest level of versatility, you can set or set the table, and easily transition from a casual dinner with your family to a formal dinner.
The height setting of the bar is a great choice for casual entertainers. You can choose to sit comfortably, but at a table height of 40-42 inches, the bar is also an ideal height for standing and resting drinks, while mixing with guests. The height setting may be dangerous for children, so if you are often accompanied by children, it is best to stick to the height of the meal.
How much space do I have? The function of this decision is the same as the form-the dining height setting allows more people to spread out and requires more space. With the height of the bar, when people leaning over to tell jokes and share drinks, your walking traffic will be tight. If you want to fill the space on the back porch, please set the dining height.
Step 3: Consider seat selection
Dining tables and chairs are not one size fits all: several types of seats can be packed in one dining table and chair. The following are the special advantages of our seat selection:
Swivel chairs – These chairs provide the best comfort and 360-degree view without moving the chair, but they tend to be more expensive.
Advantages: suitable for long conversations, comfortable and relaxed
Disadvantages: take up more space (ideal table space)
Dining chair-the most basic dining chair, the dining chair provides the most convenient way for diners to enter and exit. Sitting in the side chair does not require anyone else to move.
Advantages: save space (use the side chairs on both sides of the table to stretch your 6-seater table to 8)
Disadvantage: no place to rest your arm
Armchair-The armchair has armrests, so you can relax while drinking.
Advantages: very suitable for long conversations, comfortable and relaxed
Disadvantages: may feel limited
Folding chair-The high-back comfort of the folding chair provides relaxing air for any outdoor entertainment venue.
Dining chair-a comfortable spouse, or use a long dining chair to look after your child closely.
The dining table usually contains different combinations of these seating options. Consider what will best suit your needs.
Step 4: Choose your dining table and chair
Even after weighing these options, you may find yourself in a difficult situation. do not worry! We have compiled our favorite dining tables and chairs for the main outdoor seating types.