Dining outdoors is so cool that I just can’t resist doing that every time possible, and if you are like me, you definitely need a cool dining zone outdoors. Don’t know how to furnish your outdoor dining area? First of all, define your style and then choose the décor you want. I have some ideas of cool furniture for various dining zones outdoors, let’s get started.
Dining Table
For a modern space, you can choose a laconic wooden table on metal legs, a raw edge dining table with rough legs, a Lucite one on metal legs. There are minimal versions of concrete, and this is very cool as it’s not only trendy but also durable. Wooden tables, especially rustic and shabby ones, can fit many types of outdoor spaces, from shabby chic to Mediterranean ones. Want something whimsy? Go for a cool swinging set of a table and chairs, both adults and kids will be excited. My favorite idea is a table with a planter in the center: this way you can grow herbs and take them for food, and it also brings a cool natural look to your space.
such a cool pallet table can be DIYed, add a crochet table runner for a rustic look
a rustic and shabby chic table with a rough edge and metal legs
a modern meets rustic table with a concrete top and wooden legs
a concrete top table with wooden legs and a planter right in the center of the table
a simple dark stained wooden plank table with benches for a rustic feel
a laconic wooden table of a simple shape and metal chairs look modern
a minimalist table with black emtal legs and light-colored wooden tabletop
a gorgeous rough wood table with legs and lucite chairs look natural and modern
a minimalist table with steel legs and a dark stained tabletop
light-colored round wooden table with matching chairs and black upholstery
brass leg furniture with lucite looks modenr and edgy
black dining table and black metal chairs for a chic modern terrace
14 dining swingset with a suspended table and seats
shabby rustic wooden table and benches for a Mediterranean terrace
Benches
Benches are often used for dining spaces because they can accommodate a lot of people and things if needed. If you have a small space, opt for a bench with storage space inside and cover it with upholstery or pillows. You can choose a concrete bench but upholster it as it may be cold to sit, or go for a wooden bench, which can easily fit many outdoor spaces and will be easy to hide under the table when not used. If the bench seems uncomfy or not soft to you, you can cover it with cushions or just upholster them.
a concrete bench can be upholstered and if you add pillows, it will be very comfy
simple rustic benches on metal X legs and a matching table
if a simple wooden bench feels uncomfy, you can add upholstery and pillows to it
insert wooden tops into concrete bases to make the benches not so cold for seating
a cool vintage refined sofa can be a comfy alternative to a usual bench
wooden slab benches can be placed under the table when not used
distressed whitewashed benches and a matching table, blue pillows for comfort
a whitewashed wooden bench with storage space inside and pillows on top
Dining Chairs
Dining chairs indoors and outdoors should differ – you should take weather conditions and possible rain into consideration. Metal chairs are optimal, they are durable and can be renovated by you easily. Wooden chairs are very comfy and fit many types of outdoor zones, and you can also opt for various modern materials, which are also very long-lasting and have cool eye-catchy shapes. The chairs may contrast with the table in shape and materials to make a trendy statement.
modern wooden plank chairs on metal frames and a matching table
refined white metal chairs with pillows look chic and match the table on white metal legs
metal frame chairs with wicker contrast with a wooden table
cute and simple wicker chairs with armrests fit any rustic space
simple metal dining chairs in white with pillow seats
teak chairs with soft cushions are always ideal
emerald chairs with an eye-catchy shape contrast with a dark stained table
black metal chairs echo with black metal legs of the table and bench