It might
sound strange, but garden design doesn’t depend on plants alone, no matter how
beautiful and well-kept they are. To make your garden unique and noticeable,
you have to think about accessories which will complement your chosen garden
style. Flower pots, rock formations, ponds – everything has to have its proper
place and appearance. But there is one universal addition which will make every
garden not only more beautiful, but also functional – dinner table and chairs
that will form a picnic area for you, your family and friends. Only a few
things are better than having a delicious meal outside in your own garden.
Garden
picnic sets are available in many different shapes and sizes, so you’ll surely
find something suitable for your own garden. The cheapest, plastic (usually
white) garden set is the most obvious and the most known option, but it doesn’t
look good in most garden arrangements, is not durable and stains very easily.
If you’re serious about your garden design, you should choose something better.
Fortunately, there are many alternative solutions on the market.
Wooden
tables and chairs or benches can look great in almost every garden and are
considered universal. But not every type of wood has appropriate resistance to
weather conditions and most of your wooden equipment should be maintained and
waterproofed regularly.
You can
also consider buying a rattan garden furniture set, as it is lighter than a
solid wood one. Such furniture will fit small gardens, as it will not overwhelm
the whole design, but it can be also used in bigger exteriors, as rattan
furniture weights next to nothing and can be carried to a different spot in
your garden easily if you desire to change your usual outside dining area.
Another
alternative is table with granite worktops . Most often it is fixed in place (even if not,
it is just too heavy to carry it around), so you have to carefully think about
the spot you will put it on, but if your overall garden design relies on stone
elements (i.e. classical English design with low stone walls, figures, arches
etc.), a granite garden table will complement the overall look very nicely.
Furthermore, if it’s properly maintained and waterproofed, it will last for
years in spotless condition.