Shopping for outdoor furniture that can stand up to lots of use and plenty of weather conditions? In our two-part series of the most popular outdoor commercial pieces you can purchase for your business, we bring you dining tables, sofas, loungers and shade umbrellas. Read on for the information you need and if you missed the first part of this short article series, click here to read that one first.
Can You Ever Have Enough Dining Tables?
Particularly in a business setting, providing enough dining tables so everyone has a place to put food and beverage without having to fight for space is one of the best things you can do to induce people to come, hang out and stay awhile.
Pub or counter height dining sets are particularly popular outdoor commercial pieces as customers tend to love sitting a bit higher so they can look out over the beautiful landscaping and features provided. Do ensure that the tables are large enough to accommodate dishes and glasses for at least four people at a time. Also, look for tables that can hold an umbrella so your customers won’t be put off by sitting in direct sunlight.
Did you know that some manufacturers even make outdoor extension tables? Look at this nifty Libeccio Extension Table with umbrella hole from Nardi. This type of arrangement really optimizes your patio space by allowing you to accommodate from four to eight diners at a time. Not only is it practical, this dining table features great design.
Comfy Couch and Sofa Seating
Many of our business customers say their most popular outdoor commercial pieces include a sofa with weather resistant upholstery. There’s just something about providing a couch on your patio or deck that makes customers feel right at home.
The Ashbee Sectional Sofa with cushion ottoman from Telescope Casual pictured above is a great choice for a business with outdoor seating. It can be configured many different ways with tables in between the seats or on the corners, if you wish. This is a comfortable, contemporary style sofa that can easily seat lots of guests.
Luxurious Loungers
If your business includes a swimming pool or seaside area, then a large number of lounge chairs is a must. After all, most guests are visiting to enjoy plenty of time to wind down and relax and a lounger is the perfect piece.
Consider the Nardi Omega sun loungers shown above. They have a hip, contemporary style fashioned out of durable polypropylene and upholstered with a breathable synthetic fabric in your choice of colors. The back rests have four different settings so your guests can lie all the way down or be supported while they sip on a cocktail. Best of all, these loungers are stackable, making them easy to take out and store away when needed.
Made in the Shade Umbrellas
Lastly, don’t let your customers languish in direct sunlight or a light sprinkle of rain. Be sure to provide ample shade umbrellas so that every diner and every lounger has access to shade when needed. Cantilever umbrellas are your best bet and definitely one of the most popular outdoor commercial pieces since they can be positioned where they will provide the most sun ray relief. Some of our commercial umbrellas are very large in size and just one can easily cover a lot of square footage. Choose whether you want several smaller umbrellas or one large shade umbrella based on the configuration of your outdoor space.
With so many different styles and types of commercial outdoor furniture to choose from, it can be difficult to make a decision. Let our professional staff help you design an outdoor space for your business that is sure to be a popular hangout.
