There are few things more pleasant on a warm summer day than being able to sit outside in the sunshine with some food or ice-cold drinks.
This makes for an enjoyable family experience at the weekend, but it is also great if you are inviting friends over for a small get-together. To make it work, you will need good quality garden furniture though.
The type of furniture you choose will depend on how often you are likely to use it, and how much space you have in your garden, but you should never buy anything but the best.
Selecting furniture from leading manufacturers will ensure that it lasts longer, and provides both comfort and style.
Outdoor dining sets
One of the most common kinds of garden furniture that you will see is outdoor dining sets.
They consist of a table and chairs, suitable for hosting visitors. That makes them a popular choice with people who like to organise frequent get-togethers in the summer months.
Outdoor dining sets can be displayed in the centre of your garden and will let you show off its beauty. They can then either be moved to a storage area when not in use – such as during the winter period – or covered over to prevent them from being damaged by the elements.
Among the options you can get are:4-seater dining sets
These come with four hard-backed chairs and a table. They are ideal if you just want a small set that will let you sit in the garden with members of your family.
6 to 8-seater dining sets
These have more chairs and a larger table. They will work very well if you have plenty of space in your garden and regularly invite friends over for BBQs and parties in the summer.
There is also a choice of different shapes. Oval or circular sets are designed for gardens with that layout, but more rectangular or square-shaped sets will suit standard gardens best.
Lounge sets
Lounge sets provide an extra level of comfort compared with dining sets. The seats are usually chairs or a lounger that are soft-backed and cushioned, designed for lazing on over an extended summer afternoon. A lounge set will also generally have a table that is used for standing a snack or a cold drink on.
It is possible to get lounge dining sets too, which combine the best features of both types of garden furniture. These come complete with soft sofas and chairs and a full-size table for seating between four and eight people. They are available in a range of colours to blend with any garden.
Outdoor sofas
Not every social occasion that people host in their gardens involves a meal. Sometimes, they just want to be able to enjoy a summer afternoon or evening chatting with friends or family over a few drinks. It is that sort of event that an outdoor sofa will be ideal for, providing space for seating and comfort.
Corner sets
Corner sets are intended to provide the benefits of outdoor dining sets for people who have less space. What you typically get with them is conjoined seating in an L-shape, designed to fit into one corner of the garden alongside a table for dining. They range from full-sized to mini sets depending on just how much garden space you have, so it should be possible to find one that suits.
You can get both standard outdoor dining sets and corner sets that have firepits, too. With these, the firepit fits safely onto the table and ensures that you are able to continue your get-together even if temperatures turn chilly.
Modular garden sets
Modular garden sets consist of individual seating, chaise and corner pieces that allow you to fit them together in a way that suits the design of your garden. They are a great choice for either summer parties or BBQs if standard sets will not match the layout you have.
Hanging chairs
These egg-shaped chairs are mounted to some form of support unit, allowing people to swing gently as they sit on them. They are comfortable for you and guests and take up minimal space.
These are just some of the available types of garden furniture. Order yours today from Burleydam Garden Centre.
