Getting the right size garden furniture for your patio
Article by Lazy Susan
Purchasing the right size and/or quantity of outdoor furniture to fit on your deck or patio is a problem that many people have. Getting too much, table sets that simply don’t fit or that are too small to work in the given space are all to common problems we come across at Lazy Susan. And when it comes to choosing garden furniture you might be surprised at how many different options and styles that are available these days. From size and shape to the materials they’re made from, there’s a few clear choices that need to be made before you buy. Obviously the most important decision you’ll need to make is what type of material you want your garden furniture to be constructed from. Generally, at Lazy Susan we find that people already have a good idea what type of garden furniture they want, but where the real problems start is with what size table best fits their needs.
As well as determining what type of material will best complement your patio, it is equally important to establish what size patio furniture you need. This can be easily determined by considering how large your patio is, how many people will be using the garden furniture and for what purpose you intend to use the furniture and your patio area. Garden furniture sets can be as small as two people or accommodate as many as 12 people, so as with any large purchase, it is important you do you research first. Start by establishing your budget, the space you have available in your garden/on your patio for the newfurniture, how often you will use the set, for what purpose you will use the furniture (e.g. Family BBQ’s or Sunday morning coffee with the papers for 2?) and how many people you will need to accommodate. Once you’ve answered these simple questions, you’ll find that selecting garden furniture sets will be much easier when faced with the myriad of choices online and in Garden Centres. When it comes to what size table you should buy, as a guide Lazy Susan will tell our customers if you have a 2m square patio then look at it as follows:
The majority of chairs regardless of construction take up about the same amount (ours are around 44cm deep x 63cm wide) of floor space but to be comfortable and not get a squeeze on you should allow approx. depth of 70cm x 70cm square per chair plus the length/width of the table
So if we take an oval table as an example, on a 3m x 3m square patio you want to allow 2 chairs on each side at 70cm each which equals a depth/width of 140cm allowing you enough space (160cm to be exact) for up to a 1600cm table (the Lazy Susan June Oval table is 150cm long x 90cm wide.This would be very comfortable even if surrounded by fencing on 3 sides, however, if the patio had no limiting walls then you could allow another 10cm on to the table.
If you had a 4m x 3m patio for example, then you could comfortably get a 6 seater Lazy Susan set such as Jessica with a required floor space of 320cm x 260 cm on there, the limiting factor being the width of 3 meters on the patio.
If you havent built your patio yet you can use the same rule, if you wanted an 8 seater oval set such as Rosemary with a 210cm x150cm table then your patio should be built to a minimum of 4 meters by 3.5 meters to give you (and some) the required floor space (inc. table and chairs) of required floor space: 360cm x 305cm
If in doubt, we publish the required floor space for all our ranges on our product spec pages, and if you have any further questions, then please don’t hesitate to contact us via our Email Form or on 08450 737136.
Victoria 10 seater 245×170cm Oval cast aluminium set
The Victoria is a really stylish metal patio furniture set which includes a revolving Lazy Susan (90 cm) which sits on the metal table top. This cast aluminium garden furniture is totally weather proof and designed to be left outside all year. The Victoria patio furniture set comes complete with the Table itself, 1 Lazy Susan, and 10 Metal Garden Chairs. A free Parasol and Base is also included as part of current special offers. This is our ‘flagship’ table being the largest we stock and the most impressive cast aluminium table. High-Back or Seat Pad Cushions can be added to your order. Please select your desired option from the drop down list below the pictures. Cushion colour choices include: Stone, Apple Green, Navy Blue and Terracotta as either High-Back or Seat Pad in size. There is also a choice of a Stone, Apple Green, Navy Blue or Terracotta 3.5m parasol with wind-up crank handle and a parasol base, which is included in the Metal Garden Furniture set price.
Specification
Table 245cm x 170cm. Table height: 73cm. Required floor space 390cm x 320cm. Chair height 95cm. Chair seat: width 58cm, depth 65cm.Special OffersDiscounted CushionsHigh Back: RRP £24.99 per cushion, usual price with set £12.50- Current special price of £9.95.Seat Pad: RRP £12.99 per cushion, usual price with set £7.99- Current special price of £4.95.Free ParasolThis set would qualify for a Free Parasol (RRP £85). This will be added to the Order after checkout once Order has been processed.Discounted Parasol BaseYou can select a parasol base for just £9.99. Usual price £24.95Free GiftWe have numerous options above as part of the current special offer. For individual product pages with descriptions, please click on the relevant link below:Ivy Bistro Set (RRP £145)Rectangular Serving Table (RRP £175)Rose Bistro Set (RRP £145)There really are some fantastic deals on at the moment. No deposit necessary and payment is only made or card charged when items are due to be dispatched. Please click on the video below to see how to assemble the Victoria Table. (Please note that the video shows the Summer Oval Table, but the procedure is identical).
Pre-Order for guaranteed delivery March 2012, there is nothing to pay until your set is delivered. By pre-ordering we can reserve your set for you, meaning that there is no risk to you of this popular set selling out.
Madison 12 Seater 300 x 120cm Rectangular Cast Aluminium Garden Furniture Set
The 3m Madison Table is a specialist Order, so we produce very few tables. Please be aware there may be a wait for this table at peak times during the season. The Madison is a classic Rectangular Metal Patio Furniture Set which looks really great with a Garden Bench at both ends. Two x Benches are shown in the picture- each bench equates to two chairs i.e. 8 x Metal Chairs and 2 x Benches is a 12 seater set. Alternatively, you can purchase a bench seperately for a discounted price. We have three new bench designs arriving in June, one to match the April chairs, one to match the Rose chairs and lastly a lattice bench that is very similar to the Jasmine bench on the website. Please call us if you would like to discuss a chair and bench combination.
The Madison 12 seat cast aluminium patio furniture set will not rust like cast iron garden furniture and unlike teak patio furniture it will not rot and warp. This cast aluminium garden furniture is totally weather proof and designed to be left outside all year round. It is a very substantial metal garden furniture set, the table is solid cast aluminium and weighs around 60 kg. The Set price includes the Table itself, and 12 Metal or Rattan Garden Chairs. As part of the current special offers, a FREE Parasol is included. High-Back or Seat-Pad Cushions can be added to your order. Please select your desired option from the drop-down list below the pictures. There is also a choice of a Stone, Apple Green, Navy Blue or Terracotta 3m parasol with wind-up a crank and a parasol base, which is included in the Metal Garden Furniture set price.
Specification
Table length 300cm. Width 120cm. Table height: 73cm. Required floor space 450cm by 270cm.
Special Offers
Discounted CushionsHigh Back: RRP £24.99 per cushion, usual price with set £12.50- Current special price of £9.95.Seat Pad: RRP £12.99 per cushion, usual price with set £7.99- Current special price of £4.95.Free ParasolThis set would qualify for a FREE Parasol (RRP £85). This can be added to the Order at checkoutDiscounted Parasol BaseOr you can select a parasol base for just £9.99. Usual RRP £24.95.Please note that due to high demand we have sold-out in 2011. Pre-Order for guaranteed delivery March 2012, there is nothing to pay until your set is delivered. By pre-ordering we can reserve your set for you, meaning that there is no risk to you of this popular set selling out.
Ivy Bistro Set
The Ivy bistro table (6 cm) is supplied with two matching bistro chairs. This cast aluminium garden furniture set is supplied flat packed ready for easy self assembly at home. It will take around 30 minutes to construct.
DimensionsTable – Diameter 63cm, Height 67.5cm. Weight 5.5kgChairs – Length 51cm, Width 45cm, Height 93.5cm. Weight 4kg per chairDeliveryThe Bistro Sets can be delivered to your Front Door just two weekdays after placing an Order. You can pick any weekday convenient for you, and will be provided with a tracking number so you can track the delivery procedure online.High QualityThe Cast Aluminium is an extremely durable metal to withstand even the British Winter over many, many years. It is substantial in weight to eradicate the risk of windy conditions, yet is not overly cumbersome should you decide to move the furniture around the garden.Low MaintenanceUnlike cast iron garden furniture, our Cast Aluminium Garden Furniture does not rust! In addition, unlike Teak Patio Furniture there is no need to varnish or stain this set every year. Our Metal Garden Furniture is actually maintenance free, it only requires cleaning with soapy water.Customer ReviewsWe encourage all our customers to leave reviews about the Garden Furniture Sets, as well as the service provided- feel free to browse the review section.Rose Bistro Table
The Rose Bistro table (63 cm) is supplied with two matching bistro chairs. This cast aluminium garden furniture set is supplied flat packed ready for easy self assembly at home. It will take around 30 minutes to construct.
DimensionsTable – Diameter 63cm, Height 67.5cm. Weight 6kgChairs – Length 61cm, Width 45cm, Height 92.5cm. Weight per chair 4kg.DeliveryThe Bistro Sets can be delivered to your Front Door just two weekdays after placing an Order. You can pick any weekday convenient for you, and will be provided with a tracking number so you can track the delivery procedure online.High QualityThe Cast Aluminium is an extremely durable metal to withstand even the British Winter over many, many years. It is substantial in weight to eradicate the risk of windy conditions, yet is not overly cumbersome should you decide to move the furniture around the garden.Low MaintenanceUnlike cast iron garden furniture, our Cast Aluminium Garden Furniture does not rust! In addition, unlike Teak Patio Furniture there is no need to varnish or stain this set every year. Our Metal Garden Furniture is actually maintenance free, it only requires cleaning with soapy water.Customer ReviewsWe encourage all our customers to leave reviews about the Garden Furniture Sets, as well as the service provided- feel free to browse the review section.Shopping at Lazy Susan for Garden Furniture
Cast Aluminium is an extremely durable metal to withstand even the British Winter over many, many years. It is substantial in weight to eradicate the risk of windy conditions, yet is not overly cumbersome should you decide to move the furniture around the garden.
Low MaintenanceUnlike cast iron garden furniture, our Cast Aluminium Garden Furniture does not rust! In addition, unlike Teak Patio Furniture there is no need to varnish or stain this set every year. Our Metal Garden Furniture is actually maintenance free, it only requires cleaning with soapy water.Customer ReviewsWe encourage all our customers to leave reviews about the Garden Furniture Sets, as well as the service provided- feel free to browse the review section.Fabric SwatchesFor Free fabric swatches please use the contact us button to send an email.Home DeliveryTo discuss Delivery Options please call 08450 737 136Customer Reviews & PhotographsTo look through some of our customer photos, please visit or Web Album or to read customer feedback on our furniture visit the Customer Reviews section.
About the Author
Lazy Susan is a small family business that specialise exclusively in wicker, rattan and metal garden furniture, specifically cast aluminium. Visit http://www.lazysusanfurniture.co.uk to find out more and view our complete product range.