If you enjoy entertaining, you can add a touch of class to any patio or deck by selecting the right outdoor patio bar furniture. This type of furniture consists of, of course, outdoor bars, outdoor bar stools and serving carts. Sometimes it can be a little confusing when you’re considering a particular outdoor bar set if you’re really choosing the right outdoor bar furniture for the money. Therefore, let’s take a look at the various types of outdoor bar furniture to get a better understanding of what’s on the market today.
The Outdoor Bar
Outdoor bars come in three different styles–contemporary modern, traditional, and transitional. For the most part, the majority of customers like traditional bars the best. Nevertheless, there are many types of bars available to suit your personal preference and individual type of decorating scheme.
For instance, a spa/patio bar is considered a transitional bar. So is a semi-circular cast top bar or an outdoor teak party bar. A cast top rolls roy–a traditional type bar–is convenient for the patio for it has wheels for easy maneuverability. Some bars convey a more modern feel while others are accented, for instance, with hand-applied antique finishes. Others offer additional storage should you need it. Most bars sold are around 43 to 46 inches or more in height.
The Outdoor Bar Stool
One has a large array of bar stools to choose from among transitional, traditional and contemporary pieces of outdoor furniture. Again, consumers prefer the traditional styles of stools. For instance, some of the traditional styles include Adirondack shell back chairs, nautical stools, wrought iron stools as well as folding bamboo stools.
Probably the most popular of the outdoor bar stools is the backless variety that stand around 30” tall. Most people like the lower cost (around $99) and durable, low-maintenance construction. Such stools come in driftwood or cedar as well as many other types of woods and finishes. They’re classic, versatile and work with any type of décor. That’s why they’re so well liked.
The Outdoor Bar Set
A bar set usually includes a table and two to four chairs. Like the bar stool and bar itself, bar sets come in traditional, transitional and modern styles. Tables come in a myriad of geometric forms, such as rectangles, circles and squares. Chairs and stools match the construction and materials of the table and are weather resistant as well as, in most cases, fairly light.
Tables come in various heights and include such kinds as outdoor buffet tables, wood patio bar tables, bistro type tables, round outdoor pedestal “high” tables, umbrella patio tables, round glass tables and Paris bar tables with round stone tops.
Serving Carts
Serving carts are also available in a variety of types and styles. Some are quite practical and come with an attached cooler. Serving trolleys are particularly nice as they have wheels for easy mobility.
Construction
Outdoor patio bar furniture is made with a number of materials. It just depends on your budget or personal likes and dislikes what you’ll finally determine is best for you. Furniture is made of aluminum, resin wicker, wrought iron, wood, teak, recycled plastic or bamboo. Actually, some of the recycled plastic looks quite pleasing when designed in the traditional Adirondack and nautical styles.
Brands
Buying a brand name product ensures that you receive more value for your money. Well-known brands include Alfresco Home, Kingsley-Bate, Island Tiki and Rustic Natural Cedar to name a few.
Cost
Outdoor bar furniture is not inexpensive. You can pay around $1,000 for some sets. However, if you like to entertain in the great outdoors, their wear and longevity can’t be beat and will add to your enjoyment of entertaining on your deck or patio.
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