Where to install the dining area of the terrace?
Setting up a dining area on the terrace starts with determining the most appropriate location.
The rational option is of course to install the dining area in the immediate vicinity of the kitchen, which makes it easier to serve and clear the table.
Children would rather have fun than spend hours at the tables. To enjoy the meal peacefully, set up your dining area near a space dedicated to the little ones: they can have fun in complete safety, while you have a good time at the table.
Small terrace and spacious and friendly dining area are not necessarily incompatible! The trick? Invest in the corner of the terrace, and play with it by installing benches.
Bioclimatic, combined with cannisses or dressed in greenery: the pergola offers an ideal location to enjoy a shaded and pleasant dining area. This solution is one of the most effective for having a relatively cool space, which allows you to enjoy your dining area even at noon, when the sun is at its zenith.
What equipment to choose to fit out the dining area of the terrace?
The table and chairs are of course the central element of the dining area of the terrace, but some complements are essential.
The sideboard is a “must have” for serving and serving the dining area – when it is in relative proximity to the kitchen. When this is not the case, it is smart to have a few items near the dining area. In the absence of an authentic outdoor kitchen, opt for storage and, ideally, a mobile cooking point.
No pergola? Rely on the XXL parasol – which provides shade over the entire dining area, whatever the time. On a stone or tiled terrace, combine it with a rug: this will prevent you from having your feet on the hot floor while eating.
In the event of vis-à-vis or proximity to the street, it is important to benefit from a certain intimacy at mealtimes. Fixed privacy screens are classics. More airy, curtains are a great alternative.
The essential element to enjoy the dining area of the terrace in the evening is of course the lighting. We generally prefer pendant lamps to table lamps, because they free up space on the table. Whatever light you like, think about solar models. Not only are they more economical, but they don’t need an electrical outlet nearby.
When it is impossible to install suspensions above the table, adopt the light garlands!
Plaids and cushions are smart accessories for a sofa makeover, but they also work in the patio dining area. Not only do they give more personality to the decor, but they make the outdoor furniture even more comfortable.
What look for the terrace dining area?
The table and chairs are not only functional: in the dining area on the terrace, they are the ones that set the tone!
For a canon decoration, we always think to take into account the coating of the terrace. For example, wrought iron combines elegantly with natural stone.
When choosing the table and chairs, think practical: your outdoor furniture will need to be winterized! Foldable furniture is easy to store. In the wooden version, it creates a rather canon nomadic spirit.
The foldable metal furniture breathes a little holiday air on the dining area of the terrace, especially when it comes in color. Feel free to mix colors!
A dining area for two on the terrace? Nothing could be easier with the iconic Bistrot table and its variations! For a more cocooning spirit, bet on well-enveloping armchairs.
Convivial and compact at the same time, the round table is your best ally to optimize the space of the dining area of the terrace. It is a privileged choice for moving around pleasantly if you also want to have garden furniture for chilling on the terrace, or if you plan to install deckchairs for sunbathing.
Inspired by the picnic table, the rectangular table flanked by benches also offers a functional and comfortable space to combine dining area and garden furniture on the terrace.
Outdoor furniture isn’t your only option for the patio dining area, especially when it’s protected from the weather. The recycled (or mottled!) farm table is ideal for organizing large tables. And it gives a maximum of charm to the decor!
Table and chairs can be coordinated. You can even take the opportunity to try your hand at monochrome decoration on the terrace, by choosing garden furniture with a strictly identical look and color. This bias creates a trendy and zen aesthetic, for a very chill exterior.
The mix and match brings more fantasy. You can mix and match benches, stools, and chairs around the table, or simply pair a vintage table with a more modern-looking set of chairs.
In decoration, it’s all about proportions! If you do not have a lot of space to arrange the dining area, choose the design of furniture carefully. The wired furniture is for example very airy: with it, you enjoy a generous table, without visually weighing down the decoration.