Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Take Your Time When Picking Outdoor Dining Tables

By Rogan Joss


There are so many different types of outdoor dining tables it is easy to become confused. Take your time and look at the different styles on offer.

Take a walk around your garden and try to see which style will suit it best. It is pointless buying a large table if it takes up all the space in your backyard. If you are lucky enough to have a big garden you don't want a small set of garden furniture as it will just look out of place.

There are many different ways to find the garden furniture you want. You can go to your local garden center and buy one of the various styles on sale there. You can go to the outlet centers to see if there are any special deals available that prove too hard to resist. You could go to a local auction and buy an antique set of furniture and of course if you have the budget you could have a local craftsman make you a set.

The benefit of having outdoor dining tables made is that you get to pick all aspects of the design. You can choose exactly the right size for your outdoor space instead of having to settle for one of the standard sizes on offer. Don't forget to budget for some chairs and perhaps a couple of garden benches as well as sometimes it is nice to be able to sit away from the table.

The type of material you select for your garden furniture will impact on cost. Wicker furniture is generally cheaper than Teak although the latter will usually last longer. Your own personal tastes will come into play but don't forget to take the local weather conditions into account too. Some outdoor dining tables are best suited to very warm climates and don't last long in cold snowy winters.




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