You can increase the functional space in your garden with the addition of tables. The type of material you select for your outdoor decorating is basically a personal choice. If you like the look and feel of wood furniture in your garden, you have numerous styles and wood types to select from. Teak, cedar, bamboo, and eucalyptus are just some of your options. There are coffee, end, and dining tables designed for outdoor use made of the previously mention wood types. You can find matching chairs and accessories to complete your outdoor grouping.

If you desire a material other than wood for your outdoor table and various other pieces of furniture, you have options such as metal, cast aluminum, and wrought iron to select from. You can find matching chairs and cushions to go with them. Before you select your outdoor tables, you should carefully consider their durability in regard to the area where you plan to use them.

If you have an abundance of outdoor space, you can select a large dining table for your garden area. This would be a perfect place for entertaining friends or enjoying an evening meal with your family. Wooden ones come in a variety of sizes and styles. There are teak extension tables that allow you to increase their size when entertaining. If one large table doesn’t quite fit your style or will blend in with your garden area, you might want to purchase several smaller ones and place them throughout your garden.

Wicker is a popular choice of material for garden furniture. You can use wicker tables as side benches for wicker accent chairs or as a coffee table for a wicker sofa. A few wicker ones in the garden can serve as a pedestals to place decorative flower containers on. A work bench would be a convenient addition to your garden area. You should select a table that is a comfortable height for you. You should also choose one that provides the maximum amount of work space and possibly storage space.

If you long for an outdoor space for a table but your outdoor space is limited, you might want to invest in a small drop down table. These tables attach to a deck or balcony rail. When raised, they create table space. When folded flat against the railing, they leave your small space unobstructed. These can be a fantastic addition to any cramped lawn with a limited area, as they allow you to maximize the area you have while being extremely efficient.

A few weeks ago, we asked you for your suggestions for interesting garden furniture. After much deliberation and argument, we have settled on some of our favourites – behold:

The Roundabout Table:

Of all the items in a playground, I can honestly say a roundabout always struck me as about the worst thing you could use for furniture. Apart from slides maybe…and monkey bars…and a seesaws…most other things in fact! However, Will Loman has written to us, declaring this:

“A roundabout with the middle section turned into a table, which is secured to the ground. This way, the seats would revolve around the table, but the food wouldn’t go flying!”
Great idea Will! Many points!

Sheep:

“Sheep spend all their time in fields, not doing anything expect standing around. If you attached flat surfaces to their backs using some kind of belt-system, you could use them for tables and chairs!”

So says Zoe Morley anyway… We don’t encourage animal cruelty here at the Garden Furniture Blog, so we think it may be a little harsh to use sheep as chairs. Tables, on the other hand, we think is a wonderful idea! The sheep would even mow the lawn for you while you sip on your beverage of choice.

We love these ideas, but please keep sending us more!