Components of an outdoor patio set
Lounging area
- Sofa
- Coffee table
- Back cushion
- Seat cushion
- Ottoman
Dining Table
- Table
- Tabletop
- Chair
Chairs and armchairs
Chairs included in a dining set are often straight-back chairs that replicate the chairs used for indoor dining sets. Armchairs usually have deeper seats.
Features to consider:
- With or without armrests;
- Seat height;
- Reclining positions and adjustments;
- Seat depth, either standard or extra deep;
- Pivoting, rocking or straight base;
- Storage options with chairs you can stack or fold away;
- Hardware, either copper or stainless steel.
Lounge Chairs
The lounge chair has been integral to traditional garden decor for a very long time. Still a buyer’s favourite, lounge chairs have evolved over time and are now made of a larger range of materials.
Features to consider:
- Number of seats, single or double;
- With or without arm support;
- Slide out or fold out tray;
- Adjustable reclining positions;
- Adjustable footrest;
- Wheels on legs to facilitate moving.
Sofas and loveseats
Sofas are just as popular as outdoor chairs and armchairs.
Features to consider:
- Number of seats, usually two or three;
- With or without a swing mechanism;
- With or without armrests;
- Seat depth, regular or extra deep;
- Seat height.
Tables, coffee tables and side tables
Tables are both practical and decorative, from the traditional rectangular table with tempered glass top to the charming bistro table.
Features to consider:
- Shape of the tabletop: round, square or rectangular;
- Space for guests;
- With or without a leaf;
- Location of the legs, either in the corners or in the centre;
- Composition of the tabletop, which can be tempered glass, tiles, or the same material as the frame;
- Possibility of inserting a table umbrella.