The vibe of a good summer garden party is not only set by making sure everyone has a seat. A good dining table for serving food and drinks, places to grab a moment in the shade when it gets too hot, or a warm place to cosy up when the sun goes down are all essential. Here is a selection of versatile rattan garden furniture that will make your next garden gathering one to live up to.
Integrated Ice Buckets
Find a table with a built-in ice bucket to cut down your trips to the kitchen. A selection of chilled bottles in easy reach of all your guests means more time chatting and less time doing the drinks dash as everyone can help themselves.
Oxford Venice corner set with rising table including ice bucket
Relax with a daybed
A daybed is a versatile seating option that is perfect for sunny days spent reading in the garden, but also offers a comfy seat for less formal gatherings. Options with integrated shading are great, providing somewhere safe for young children to sit out of the sun.
Versatile Tables
The types of entertaining you do may be varied, meaning that a one-size-fits-all table just won’t do the job. For example, if you are eating, a dining table is a must, but this may not be the most comfortable set up for casual drinks where a coffee table would be more suited. Fortunately, there are rising tables which can quickly be adjusted to suit the occasion.
Oxford Venice dining set with rising table and ice bucket
Round Tables
For larger parties, a round table is the best as it makes it much easier for everyone to join the conversation than a long thin table. Choose a table including a lazy susan for easy serving at meal times.
Oxford 8 seat dining set with round chairs
Plenty of Storage
Keep cushions, BBQ accessories, throws and lanterns safely stowed away during the summer months with a storage box that matches your furniture. Tidying up at the end of the night is much faster when you can fling seat pads into a box, rather than having to rummage in the shed.
Informal Bar Seating
Recreate a chilled rooftop-bar feel in your own garden with a rattan bar set. Bar sets are a fantastic way to save space and entertain guests in style, and even better with an integrated ice bucket as it save the need to several trips to the kitchen.
Winchester 6 Seat Round Bar Set with Ice Bucket
Patio Heater
When the sun goes down the temperature quickly drops, long before your party is ready to end. Keep guests warm with a table-top or patio heater. Gas operated, they can be situated wherever you need them.
Maze Living rattan outdoor furniture
All Maze Living furniture comes with a five-year guarantee and free delivery. The strong rattan material is woven on to high strength powder-coated aluminium and can be left out year-round, with easily removable cushions that you can store in your shed.
With a number of styles and colours to choose from, you can customise your set to perfectly suit your requirements.
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