Patio Sets | Patio Sets Buying Guide : What Do You Need?

Patio Sets Buying Guide : What Do You Need?

Most patio sets are sold as two seat, four seat, six seat (or more) collections with dining table however particularly with high end luxury patio sets you may also be able to buy additional matching items in the collection.

Before you get seduced into buying more outdoor furniture than you need (and more than your patio has room for) here is our guide to the extras.

Table Umbrellas

Table Umbrellas fit into a stand through a hole in the center of the table. Make sure they are large enough to provide shade for the people sitting at the table as well as the table! It’s useful to have a patio umbrella which has tilt functionality so that it can provide better shade as the sun moves through the sky.

Are patio table and chairs enough?

Are patio table and chairs enough?

Stand Umbrellas

Some table umbrellas can be used as stand alone patio umbrellas and be moved with their stand to other positions in the garden but the stand must be sturdy enough to take the whole weight of the umbrella if they are to be used in this way. If you have a large patio dining set, market umbrellas provide coverage over a larger area than a typical stand umbrella.

Lounge Chairs

A chair or two where you can lie out fully is a great addition to your patio furniture set if you have room

Small Tables

A small side table is useful if you just want somewhere to place a drink and a book without sitting next to the large dining table from the furniture set.

Cart

Carts provide storage and an extra surface. They are really only useful as an addition to your patio set if you do a lot of entertaining or someone who has a drinks fridge for beer or a mini refrigerator for extra soft drinks as well as a normal fridge . Think about how much you will use this and how much room it will take up especially if winter storage is limited. Are they worth the price?

Patio Furniture Cushions

Patio furniture cushions make the difference between comfortable and uncomfortable furniture in most cases. Have fun selecting a freat design and buy the best you can afford to get the most comfort. Be sure to take your patio cushions inside after use because a regular soaking does them no good at all.

Extra Features You May Want in Your Patio Set

  • Wheels or casters on heavy furniture for easier mobility
  • Tables which expand or contract in size using a folding mechanism or extra leaves or modules which you can be added. These are useful if you only occasionally have a lot of guests and want to save space on your patio at other times.
  • Patio Furniture Covers – Useful for patio sets if you have no indoor storage space for your furniture in winter – but they are not very pretty.

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