Your outdoor space should be an extension of your commercial space, a place to relax, unwind, and reconnect with nature. But with so many furniture options available, choosing the right pieces can feel overwhelming. This guide explores various outdoor furniture styles, materials, and how they integrate, helping you craft your own personal haven.
1. Wood Furniture: Timeless Elegance for All Seasons.
Material quality: Teak furniture stands as a timeless icon in the world of outdoor contract furniture, renowned for its durability, resilience to the elements and natural beauty. Its rich golden hue gracefully weathers over time, adding character to outdoor spaces.
Outdoor venues: From upscale restaurants to cosy cafes and corporate campuses, teak furniture exudes sophistication and charm. Teak dining sets, loungers, and benches offer enduring elegance, making them ideal for high-traffic areas that demand both style and resilience.Â
Our outdoor furniture range offers a diverse array of styles, ensuring we have you covered with the best style options available.
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Eco-conscious consumers are driving the demand for furniture made from reclaimed wood and FSC-certified timber. In response, our outdoor dining sets are crafted from solid acacia wood, responsibly sourced from FSC-certified forests.
A-Frame Picnic Bench (Pressure Treated Timber): This classic design, often made from pressure-treated timber, offers a rustic charm and blends seamlessly with natural surroundings. Perfect for creating a cosy dining spot in a restaurant or pub garden.Â
Another option gaining recognition is Robinia wood, known for its durability and strength that rivals oak. With Robinia table tops available in round, square, and rectangular shapes, designers are empowered to brainstorm innovative outdoor settings; each shape offers its own distinct aesthetic and functional advantages. Combining Robinia wood tabletops with metal bases creates a unique look. The juxtaposition of geometric shapes, such as squares, circles, and rectangles, adds a dynamic visual contrast that enhances the depth and interest of outdoor spaces.
2. Aluminium Furniture: Sleek Simplicity for Modern Spaces.
Material quality: Aluminium furniture embodies sleek simplicity and modern elegance, making it a versatile choice for contemporary outdoor environments. Lightweight yet sturdy, aluminium furniture is easy to move and rearrange, catering to the dynamic needs of commercial spaces.
Outdoor venues:Â Whether adorning urban rooftops, bustling cafes, or chic hotel terraces, aluminium dining sets, lounge chairs, and bar stools exude sophistication and style. With its corrosion-resistant properties and minimalist aesthetic, aluminium furniture lends a touch of urban flair to any outdoor setting.
3. Wicker Furniture: Casual Comfort for Relaxed Ambiance.
Material quality: Crafted from synthetic rattan or natural fibres, wicker furniture blends seamlessly with natural surroundings, creating an inviting ambiance that encourages relaxation and socialising. Due to its superior characteristics, Rehau weaving material offers a carefree outdoor experience:Â it is UV and temperature resistant, weatherproof, scratch-free, and easy to clean, non-toxic and environmentally friendly.
Outdoor venues: Wicker furniture is a popular choice. From cosy bistro sets on quaint patios to sprawling modular sofas in resort courtyards, wicker furniture adds a touch of warmth and hospitality to outdoor environments.
Aegean Rectangular Dining Table: The tempered glass top of the Rehau Wicker Table lends a contemporary flair, perfectly showcasing the wicker’s natural allure beneath it.
4. Steel Furniture: Industrial Chic for Urban Retreats.
Material quality: Stainless steel
Outdoor venues: Steel furniture embodies industrial chic and urban sophistication, adding a touch of rugged elegance to outdoor settings. Whether gracing trendy rooftop bars, modern office courtyards, or edgy urban cafes, steel furniture makes a bold statement with its raw aesthetic and robust construction. From sleek steel dining tables to vintage-inspired chairs and stools, steel furniture blends seamlessly with contemporary architecture, infusing outdoor spaces with an urban edge. Its durability and weather-resistant properties make it an ideal choice for high-traffic areas that demand both style and resilience.
5. Rope Furniture: Coastal Cool for Seaside Escapes.
Material quality: Crafted from durable synthetic fibres, rope furniture combines comfort, style, and durability in one chic package. The woven rope provides a supportive yet flexible seat that conforms to your body shape and can make it feel more comfortable than rigid materials.
Outdoor spaces: Rope furniture captures the essence of coastal cool and seaside serenity, making it a perfect fit for beachfront resorts, waterfront restaurants, and coastal retreats. Whether adorning sun-drenched patios, breezy terraces, or poolside cabanas, rope furniture adds a touch of nautical charm and relaxation to outdoor spaces. From elegant dining chairs to laid-back lounge sets, rope furniture offers endless possibilities for creating coastal-inspired havens that beckon guests to unwind and enjoy the view.
Altana Side Table with Metal Frame (Anthracite or Sand) and Hand-Woven Marine Rope: This unique side table utilizes a metal frame for sturdiness, finished in a neutral tone like anthracite (charcoal grey) or sand for a modern or coastal vibe. The real star is the hand-woven marine rope, offering a textural contrast and a touch of nautical flair. This material is both durable and weather-resistant, making it ideal for outdoor use. Unlike traditional fabrics, marine rope will not fade or fray easily, requiring minimal maintenance. The textural element of the rope adds a layer of visual interest and a natural touch, aligning with biophilic design principles. This table would be most suited for a modern, coastal, or industrial interior style.Â
6. Metal Furniture with Powder Coated Finishes: A Fusion of Durability and Style.
Material quality: Powder coating provides metal furniture with enhanced durability, protecting it from rust, corrosion, and fading caused by exposure to sunlight, rain, and humidity. If environmental consciousness is a priority for your business, you will appreciate that powder coating offers an eco-friendlier alternative compared to traditional paint and other finishing options. Powder coating eliminates the need for solvents, reducing the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). Powder coating offers a wide range of colour options and finishes, allowing for customisation to match any design scheme.
Outdoor venues: With their industrial-chic aesthetic, powder coated metal furniture adds a touch of urban sophistication to outdoor dining areas, rooftop bars, and sidewalk cafes in bustling city environments. Our perception of nature is dominated by curves – rolling hills, winding rivers, and the soft contours of leaves. By incorporating curved lines into your outdoor furniture, you can create a more inviting and harmonious atmosphere that resonates with the natural world. The artful blend of curved and straight-lined furnishings is not just visually captivating—it is a masterclass in making the most of every square inch in the heart of the city’s cosy corners.
7. Technopolymer Furniture: Innovative Material for Outdoor Excellence.
Material quality: While polyethylene and other plastics may degrade over time when exposed to the elements, technopolymer maintains its structural integrity and aesthetic appeal for years to come. It resists fading, cracking, and warping, ensuring that your outdoor furniture retains its beauty even in harsh environments. Unlike traditional plastics, which are often limited in shape and texture, technopolymer can be moulded into any form imaginable. Technopolymer furniture’s durability, style, and versatility make it an ideal choice for a wide range of outdoor settings.
Outdoor venues: perfect for sidewalk cafes, corporate campuses, parks, recreation areas and collaborative spaces with outdoor access.
From the timeless elegance of teak to the innovative versatility of technopolymer, the world of outdoor furniture materials offers a wealth of options to match your style and functionality needs. The best material selection considers not just aesthetics, but also durability, weather resistance, and how the furniture will integrate into your existing space. So, explore the possibilities, embrace innovative design trends, and create an inspiring outdoor haven, whether nestled amidst a bustling cityscape or embraced by the tranquillity of nature. Let your furniture selection reflect your brand and invite guests to relax, connect, and find their escape.