4 Spring Outdoor Restaurant Furniture Trends

Is your outdoor restaurant furniture ready for warm weather?

There’s nothing better than a refreshing al fresco meal on a warm day, which means that in addition to getting your menu ready for spring you’ve also got to make sure your outdoor space is inviting, comfortable, and stylish. And if you need inspiration for how to do it, these commercial outdoor furniture ideas can help.

Your restaurant’s patio is an extension of its interior space. You need to put just as much thought into your commercial outdoor dining furniture as you do for your indoor furniture, with a focus on pieces that show off your business’s unique personality and point of view. For a jumping-off point, start with one of these creative spring patio furniture trends—all of which can help you make the most of your restaurant’s patio.

1. Large Tables and Communal Dining

Restaurants are all about bringing people together, which might help explain the trend toward communal dining. Not only do large dining tables allow you to accommodate more diners, but they also invite a sense of community and a welcome atmosphere. Of course, whether or not this trend is a good fit for your establishment depends on the vibes you’re after since communal eating probably isn’t the best choice if you’re running a romantic or quiet spot. But if it fits your vision, communal dining is a great option for making the most out of your outdoor patio.

2. Vintage Café Furniture

There’s no underestimating the allure of the Parisian sidewalk café. Quaint, chic, and classy, Parisian furniture and aesthetics provide your patio with a vintage café feel, with woven bistro chairs and ornate tables coming together for a space that’s both lively and cozy at the same time. One reason we love this trend so much is that it’s suitable for a wide variety of cuisines and restaurant styles, as befitting of the corner coffee shop as it is the four-star restaurant. It’s also more affordable than you might think, with plenty of options for getting that expensive French look without an expensive French price tag.

3. Lounge Seating

Encourage your guests to sit back and relax with comfortable lounge seating. Though it originally became popular as an alternative to high tops in bars, lounge seating has made its way to fine dining with restaurants across the country adopting the look for their patios. It’s especially well-suited to small plate restaurants, wine bars, and date spots, encouraging patrons to stick around and continue getting their plates and glasses filled. Style your lounge furniture up or down depending on your budget and your design vision, with an array of options that can help you turn a simple outdoor space into something so much more.

4. Mix and Match

If you prefer a bit of whimsy, consider going for a mixed and matched look. You can play around with color, texture, or style, alternating your pieces of furniture to create a look that’s truly all your own. To keep it more cohesive, try mixing up just one feature of your furniture but keeping other fundamental features the same, such as filling your patio with various pieces of wood furniture, or different bright colors of powder-coated aluminum.

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