As more restaurants and cafes expand their establishments to include outdoor dining areas, it’s become more important for them to source good quality outdoor furniture. Al fresco dining allows patrons to enjoy a cafe atmosphere while they enjoy the glorious weather.

Cafe tables and chairs suitable for outdoor use need to be durable and practical, as they’re likely to be exposed to the elements. However, commercial furniture for outdoor use also needs to be comfortable and stylish. This can sometimes be a tricky balancing act, unless you have access to a range of wholesale hospitality furniture that offers all of these things.

Durability and Functionality

Opting for plain plastic chairs might offer functionality for outdoor dining purposes, but it doesn’t always offer patrons the level of comfort they expect. When choosing outdoor chairs and tables for any establishment, durability should be a primary consideration.

However, when selecting furniture for outdoor use, it’s also important to consider how functional each piece will be. This includes considering comfort as well as practicality. Many establishment owners prefer to pack away outdoor furnishings when business hours end. This can mean selecting chairs that are easily stackable for overnight storage until it’s time to set up again the following day.

Hotel and bar owners also need to consider bar stools and bar tables for outdoor settings. With many patrons choosing to stay outdoors, it’s important to offer furniture that is suitable for outdoor use but also designed to withstand constant and frequent usage.

Design and Style

It is also important to consider style and design into the selection process, especially if the establishment offers regular indoor seating options as well.

Most restaurant and cafe owners would prefer to match the style and design of their indoor and outdoor furnishings. This allows them to follow through with a theme or colour scheme for the entire establishment without the need to compromise on design.

Even hotel and bar owners have to consider the overall theme or atmosphere they’re trying to achieve. Outdoor sections of many bars can still be furnished in similar styles and designs to the furnishings they’ve chosen for the indoor bar or meals areas.

It should be relatively easy to create a stylish modern ambience or even a more relaxed contemporary look that flows through both the indoor and outdoor sections of any establishment, as long as you have access to the right furniture provider.

Specialist Commercial Furniture Providers

OHF specialises in providing top-quality commercial hospitality furniture right across Australia. As all stock is purchased in bulk, this allows them to pass on the savings to their customers, ensuring the most competitive prices on wholesale hospitality furniture available.

They hold plenty of stock at any given time, which allows restaurant owners to place an order for a complete refurbishment with confidence that there will always be sufficient stock on hand to fill that order.

The friendly team at OHF are always available to discuss specific commercial and hospitality furnishing needs.