Entertaining outdoors is a great idea especially in warm weather and you can enjoy fresh air and good company. You may have a small balcony or a spacious backyard but you have to think about how to choose the right outdoor furniture so that comfort, style and functionality can be maximised.
You can have distinct zones for different activities
So that it is easier to organise your outdoor space. You can find so many styles of outdoor furniture in Outdoor Living Direct and going through this website can inspire you to create a beautiful space. For enjoying a meal outdoors, you need to have a dining area with the essential furniture being a dining table and chairs. You can have a location that gives some shade even during the hottest part of the day. You can have a pergola, canopy or umbrella shading the dining area. To encourage conversation and to accommodate more people, you can select a round table. You can add more chairs when more people come and this can create an informal setting. But for formal dining, a rectangular dining table is best. This can be complemented with a buffet table or serving cart. Having a buffet table will clear space on the dining table itself and people will find it easier to serve themselves without having to reach over the table.
You can create
An outdoor lounge space as well and this can have chairs, sofas and loveseats with a central fire pit or coffee table. If you want to create a cosy and intimate setting, the layout can be U-shaped or circular. The space can be made more comfortable with the addition of outdoor rugs, throws and cushions. A bar area can be created so that it accommodates both the lounge space and dining area. There can be a built-in bar with stools or you can simply use a bar cart if there is less space. The bar has to be positioned in a location that is easily accessible from the lounge and dining area. You can use cabinets and shelves to store mixers, glasses etc. To add to the ambience, you can have lanterns or string lights.
Multifunctional furniture can be a great way to maximise the space.
You can have modular sectionals and sofas so that you can rearrange them depending on the event and group size. You can create a large seating area with these when there is a party or have smaller sections for intimate gatherings. You can include side tables and ottomans to this set up so that functionality is enhanced. Storage benches can be very convenient as they provide seating as well as storage. These can be placed at the perimeter of the patio. If you have a small space, look for folding chairs and tables so that you can store these away when you are not using them. You can easily expand the space and accommodate more guests with these.
