Criteria to take into account when choosing a garden table

What is the best material for a garden table?

 

Which material to choose for outdoor furniture

• Aluminum: light and protected against rust. ...


• Steel: to combine strength and durability...


• Solid wood for the exterior: natural charm and aesthetics. ...


• Plastic garden furniture: light, easy to maintain and practical. ...


• Braided resin: aesthetic and resistant.

Garden furniture brand	The nationality of the garden furniture brand	Selection of garden furniture
Skipper	France	Middle class
Grosfillex	France	Middle class
Fermob	France	From the top shelf
Lafuma	France	From the top shelf

No matter what the space, PVC furniture will surely fit. However, if you prefer high quality garden furniture, we recommend you to choose an outdoor living room made of resin or polypropylene.

Which plastic for the exterior?

Which material to choose for outdoor furniture

• Aluminum: light and protected against rust. ...


• Steel: to combine strength and durability...


• Solid wood for the exterior: natural charm and aesthetics. ...


• Plastic garden furniture: light, easy to maintain and practical. ...


• Braided resin: aesthetic and resistant.

Synthetic resin: non-porous, smooth, homogeneous, it is above all waterproof. There is no apparent seal. It can be coloured. Polypropylene : very resistant, it is not affected by bad weather or shocks.

Some polymers, such as fluorinated PTFE and PVDF types, have very good UV stability in their natural state.

Aluminium is not affected by moisture and is generally resistant to all types of weather. Aluminium garden tables are also lightweight and appreciated for their modern, clean lines which give terraces and other gardens an undeniable extra touch of elegance.

 

Which garden furniture for a wooden terrace?

You can opt for white garden furniture if your deck is made of light wood, as well as pastel colours or ecru and light grey tones. The atmosphere created will be relaxing, perfect for a terrace where you can relax and enjoy the environment.

Here are some brands of garden furniture:

• Fermob, the furniture for Parisian parks. ...


• Lafuma, outdoor furniture made in France. ...


• EMU, Italian brand of outdoor furniture. ...


• Unopiu, exclusive Italian outdoor furniture. ...


• Ethimo, Italian outdoor furniture. ...


• Sia, decoration and outdoor furniture. ...


• Habitat, elegant English furniture.

Choose furniture made of light and easy to move materials, such as aluminium, wood, woven resin... If you want to decorate a veranda, choose a low textile lounge, as comfortable as an indoor lounge!

Which material to choose for outdoor furniture

• Aluminum: light and protected against rust. ...


• Steel: to combine strength and durability...


• Solid wood for the exterior: natural charm and aesthetics. ...


• Plastic garden furniture: light, easy to maintain and practical. ...


• Braided resin: aesthetic and resistant.

 

Garden table: which material is weatherproof?

Aluminium is not affected by moisture and is generally resistant to all types of weather. Aluminium garden tables are also lightweight and appreciated for their modern, clean lines which give terraces and other gardens an undeniable extra touch of elegance.

Natural materials are in the spotlight

No matter what the space, PVC furniture will surely fit. However, if you prefer high quality garden furniture, we recommend you to choose an outdoor living room made of resin or polypropylene.

Synthetic resin: non-porous, smooth, homogeneous, it is above all waterproof. There is no apparent seal. It can be coloured. Polypropylene : very resistant, it is not affected by bad weather or shocks.

 

Which material for an outdoor table?

Wood: this natural material is still a classic in garden furniture. You will find different species on the market. Pine, eucalyptus for example, but also acacia, which resists to bad weather.

Which material to choose for outdoor furniture

• Aluminum: light and protected against rust. ...


• Steel: to combine strength and durability...


• Solid wood for the exterior: natural charm and aesthetics. ...


• Plastic garden furniture: light, easy to maintain and practical. ...


• Braided resin: aesthetic and resistant.

Polypropylene garden table. Very often used for outdoor furniture, polypropylene has many advantages. The great advantage of this type of table is that it allows a wide variety of colors and different shapes.

No matter what the space, PVC furniture will surely fit. However, if you prefer high quality garden furniture, we recommend you to choose an outdoor living room made of resin or polypropylene.

Which wood to make an outdoor table?

Hardwoods such as locust, on the other hand, are much less fragile and require less maintenance. The best species for an outdoor table are Douglas fir, locust, pine and larch.

Pine is always the best quality/price solution. After autoclave treatment, it becomes a class 4 wood and is therefore suitable for outdoor use. A pine outdoor table will have a light colour if that is what you are looking for.

Here are the steps to make your garden table: Arrange the 6 boards of 15×180 cm on the ground to assemble a board. Mark a point in the middle of each plant. Make marks of 2.5 cm on each side to place another board on top of each other.

The dining table is the centre of attention, and for good reason: the whole family gathers there morning, noon and night. If you are interested in light woods, choose oak or chestnut. If, on the other hand, dark woods upset you, you prefer walnut or suar.

 

How to choose your garden furniture?

You can opt for white garden furniture if your deck is made of light wood, as well as pastel colours or ecru and light grey tones. The atmosphere created will be relaxing, perfect for a terrace where you can relax and enjoy the environment.

Which material to choose for outdoor furniture

• Aluminum: light and protected against rust. ...


• Steel: to combine strength and durability...


• Solid wood for the exterior: natural charm and aesthetics. ...


• Plastic garden furniture: light, easy to maintain and practical. ...


• Braided resin: aesthetic and resistant.

• Fermob, the furniture for Parisian parks. ...


• Lafuma, outdoor furniture made in France. ...


• EMU, Italian brand of outdoor furniture. ...


• Unopiu, exclusive Italian outdoor furniture. ...


• Ethimo, Italian outdoor furniture. ...


• Sia, decoration and outdoor furniture. ...


• Habitat, elegant English furniture.

If you have a large area, you can create different worlds. A table and chairs allow you to eat comfortably outside. Armchairs, deckchairs and coffee tables create a small relaxation area.

 

How big is a garden table?

 

Your table should therefore be 240 cm long, so that your guests are comfortable. Please note that a seated person needs a minimum depth of 35 cm. This means that if two people are facing each other, the width of the dining table should be at least 70 cm. Count on 75 to be comfortable.

- for 4 persons: Trays with dimensions from 100 x 60 cm to 109 x 70 cm. 4 persons: Trays with dimensions from 110 x 70 cm to 149 cm x 90 cm. 6 persons: Trays with dimensions from 150 x 90 cm to 199 cm x 100 cm. 8 persons: Trays with dimensions from 200 x 100 cm to 239 x 100 cm

Garden table : which material to choose ?

• Stainless steel: sun and corrosion resistant, this material is still fragile.


• Aluminium: usually brushed aluminium, sometimes anodised aluminium.

 

Which table size should I choose?

Your table should therefore be 240 cm long, so that your guests are comfortable. Please note that a seated person needs a minimum depth of 35 cm. This means that if two people are facing each other, the width of the dining table should be at least 70 cm. Count on 75 to be comfortable.

Places and tips to know for the dining room Between 85 and 90 cm (average size) you can place the dishes in the middle and outside, between 100 and 110 cm, a table runner. - For each person, count 60 cm minimum width on the table.

You then have the choice of furniture layout. For a harmonious room, the longer it is, the wider it should be. In a living room of 10 metres in length, the width should be at least 4.5 to 4.8 metres.

 

How wide is the table per person?

Based on the fact that you need between 50 and 60 cm per person, here are the dimensions you can choose for each shape depending on the number of guests you wish to seat.

This means that if two people are facing each other, the width of the dining table should be at least 70 cm. Count on 75 to be comfortable. And if you want to put one person at the end of the table, the width should be 90 cm.

For a rectangular table for 4 people, the dimensions are: 120 x 80 cm. For a square table: 100 x 100 cm. For a round table: 80 cm in diameter.

You then have the choice of furniture layout. For a harmonious room, the longer it is, the wider it should be. In a living room of 10 metres in length, the width should be at least 4.5 to 4.8 metres.

 

What size for a dining room?

Between 30 and 45 m² the living room can integrate an open kitchen. From 40 m² you can delimit the room and give it several functions: living room, dining room, reading corner, TV and a very comfortable kitchen.

Places and tips to know for the dining room Between 85 and 90 cm (average size) you can place the dishes in the middle and outside, between 100 and 110 cm, a table runner. - For each person, count 60 cm minimum width on the table.

6 people: Trays from 150 x 90 cm to 199 x 100 cm. 8 people: Trays from 200 x 100 cm to 239 x 100 cm. 10 people: Trays from 240 x 100 cm to 269 x 100 cm. 12 people: Trays with a minimum size of 270 x 100 cm.

In a small living room, choose an XXS dining table (preferably a nesting table, which can still hold dinner) that you want to place against the wall to waste as little space as possible.

How to choose a party table?

8 people: Trays from 200 x 100 cm to 239 x 100 cm. 10 persons : Trays from 240 x 100 cm to 269 x 100 cm.

Your table should therefore be 240 cm long, so that your guests are comfortable. Please note that a seated person needs a minimum depth of 35 cm. This means that if two people are facing each other, the width of the dining table should be at least 70 cm. Count on 75 to be comfortable.

You then have the choice of furniture layout. For a harmonious room, the longer it is, the wider it should be. In a living room of 10 metres in length, the width should be at least 4.5 to 4.8 metres.

Covered
1	Cover background 50x40cm	Fabric diameter 180cm, 175 x 175cm,
2 à 4	Canvas 115 x 115 cm, 130 x 130 cm	180x180cm, 190x190cm
4	Canvas 155x155cm	Fabric 230 x 230 cm, 244 x 244 cm, Diameter 235 cm

 

What size for a square table?

Your table should therefore be 240 cm long, so that your guests are comfortable. Please note that a seated person needs a minimum depth of 35 cm. This means that if two people are facing each other, the width of the dining table should be at least 70 cm. Count on 75 to be comfortable.

6 people: Trays from 150 x 90 cm to 199 x 100 cm. 8 people: Trays from 200 x 100 cm to 239 x 100 cm. 10 people: Trays from 240 x 100 cm to 269 x 100 cm. 12 people: Trays with a minimum size of 270 x 100 cm.

The advantage of a round or oval table in a small room. Round or oval tables are often recommended to decorate a small dining room.

 

How to choose a teak table?

The teak garden table is appreciated for its light colour, which you can choose to leave grey over time or not without treatment. This class IV exotic tree is particularly hardy and can even overwinter outdoors, provided you raise the table and cover it with a blanket.

Aluminium is not affected by moisture and is generally resistant to all types of weather. Aluminium garden tables are also lightweight and appreciated for their modern, clean lines which give terraces and other gardens an undeniable extra touch of elegance.

The dining table is the centre of attention, and for good reason: the whole family rushes to it morning, noon and night. If you are interested in light woods, choose oak or chestnut. If, on the other hand, dark woods upset you, you prefer walnut or suar.

Material is an essential criterion when choosing a garden table. It must be weatherproof, sun-resistant and easy to maintain. If you're looking for an economical option, plastic is ideal. There are several types of plastic specially designed for outdoor use, such as polypropylene and PVC. Wood is also very popular, thanks to its warm, natural feel. Teak, for example, is particularly recommended as it stands up very well to outdoor conditions thanks to its natural oil, which protects against water and insects. Finally, if you're looking for something original, you can opt for a table in stainless steel or even concrete!