Summer is here! And who says summer, says moments of relaxation outside, in the sun. Among our favorites, meals on the terrace of course.
The garden table is essential for enjoying outdoors, with family or friends. But how to choose it well ? How many places, what shape, fixed or extendable, what materials, etc. ?
We give you all our advice!
What material ?
One of the criteria to take into account when choosing your table is its material. Although garden tables are designed to withstand the sun and bad weather, you have a multitude of choices of materials available to you, depending on your tastes but also the place in which you live.
"Plastic" materials such as PVC or polypropylene for example. This material has the advantage of being easy to maintain since a simple cloth with a little water is enough to clean and maintain your table. It is also a lightweight material, which will allow you to easily move it according to your needs and desires. This is a good option for small budgets.
Metal, namely most generally: steel, aluminum or wrought iron.
Aluminum is the most suitable material of the three for outdoor use since it does not rust. It is also easy to maintain as it requires no special attention while being extremely resistant to UV rays and bad weather.
Our Murano 12-seater extendable garden table
Wood is increasingly popular for its natural effect. However, it will require some maintenance. It is in fact recommended to varnish your table every year to extend its lifespan.
Ceramic is also widely used for table tops and is particularly resistant to bad weather and the sun. Furthermore, you can cut your bread directly on the table for example, since the ceramic is not scratched.
Our garden table with its Kore ceramic top
Cemented composite is an increasingly fashionable material and pleases with its ease of maintenance and its resistance to attacks from the sun, bad weather and is also resistant to shocks.
Finally, it is possible to find table tops in tempered glass. These trays are easy to maintain and durable.
Our garden table with its Murano glass top
As for the choice of colors, you can opt for the classic anthracite gray or white or opt for a touch of color to energize your exterior.
Our Portofino extendable garden table 
Our Murano extendable garden table
What shape ?
Round, square, rectangular, there are different shapes of garden tables to adapt to your needs and desires.
Round and square tables generally accommodate 2 to 6 people and are therefore particularly suitable for small spaces. On the other hand, on a balcony, prefer a rectangular table so that you can easily stick it to the wall or railing.
Our Amalfi square garden table
The largest tables are found on the rectangular tables since they can accommodate up to 12 people. These are also the rectangular tables which offer extension systems.
Extendable table or fixed table ?
Depending on the size of your outdoor space, an extendable table will be a good way to save space when you don't have many guests while allowing you to accommodate up to 12 people occasionally. They are therefore particularly adaptable depending on your spaces and your guests.
Our extendable tables accommodate 8 to 12 people and measure 90 to 320 cm in length.
Fixed tables are often more designer, they can be round, oval, square, rectangular. The possibilities are more extensive than for extendable tables.
Our fixed tables accommodate 4 to 10 people and measure 70 to 260 cm in length.
Which chairs to accompany your table ?
There are chairs (without armrests) and armchairs (with armrests).Choose chairs if you want to save space around the table.
It is also important to ensure that your garden chairs or armchairs are stackable if you wish to store them to save space at the end of the season.
As for the material, you can perfectly coordinate your chairs with the material of your table or play with a mix of materials. Wood and aluminum, for example, work very well.
Our Bali garden table with its aluminum chairs and teak armrests.
You now have all the keys in hand to get the table of your dreams to enjoy friendly lunches and dinners with your loved ones.
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