Garden Tables
Garden tables are often purchased in set with garden chairs or benches because a set of a wooden table and matching wooden chairs, for instance, gives the outdoor furniture a look of sophistication and elegance. However, a garden table does not have to be made of the same material as chairs nor in the same style to look beautiful.
Like all types of tables, garden tables are typically used to serve drinks and foods to guests which means that garden tables are very vulnerable to spilling accidents, cigarette burns and other unfortunate events that can cause damage to some types of materials such as wood, for instance, especially if not coated with protective sealant. Wooden garden tables are very beautiful and can last for decades if maintained properly. However, since most people use garden furniture as extension of their homes and commercial establishments, an ideal garden table should withstand staining, dirt, water and other substances that can cause damage, especially if used by a larger number of people.
Garden table that matches with garden chairs or benches is the most popular choice but as already mentioned earlier, different materials go extraordinary well with each other such as rattan chairs and stainless steel table, and teak chairs and metal table with glass top, for instance, especially if the chairs feature metal legs and armrests. Both stainless steel and glass are resistant to staining, dirt, cigarette burns, etc. as well as unfavourable outdoor conditions including rain, direct sunlight, cold, heat, mould, etc. This makes them a perfect choice for restaurants, bars, spas and other commercial establishments that want to provide their customers a comfortable and elegant place to sit during the summer months as well as home owners who want to enjoy their outdoor living area with their family and friends without needing to worry about their table suffering any damage during picnics and other social gatherings.
Garden tables made of the same type of wood as chair with a glass top is another elegant and convenient solution. Glass top offers the ease of maintenance, while wooden details compliment the wooden chairs and create an illusion of a matching set of garden furniture.
Worth considering are also stone garden tables as they compliment just about every garden and patio as well as public outdoor areas such as parks. Stone can stain as well if spills are not cleaned immediately although some types of stone tend to be resistant to staining.