After what has seemed like an eternity, summer is nearly upon us! And with the sun starting to show its face a bit more, owners of restaurants, bars and cafés should have half an eye on the calendar so that their outdoor spaces are ready in time.
With the clock ticking and just a few months to go before customers are searching for the best outdoor spots to soak up the sunshine in, hospitality providers should be making inroads into finalising their outdoor furniture and appearance through the summer season.
It might be that you need more chairs as you’ve extended your outdoor space or perhaps you need to replace your old and worn furniture. Whatever your reason, you need to get ready soon so that your customers can enjoy some al fresco dining or a couple of social drinks in the sunshine.
But what are the outdoor furniture trends in 2019 that you need to know about? We take a look:
Bright colour
Recent years has seen venues awash with industrial or homely (hygge) décors. 2019, however, will see hospitality providers opt for more airy and colourful décor.
Expect to see more use of bold colour, especially in outdoor areas as there is slightly more room to be playful than perhaps indoors. Thankfully, Bella Chairs which come in eight different colours are suitable for outdoor use!
Colourful furniture can be a difficult look to get right but the clean appearance of the Bella Chairs help to keep the appearance of your outdoor space uncluttered. Blue, mint green, orange, red, silver, yellow, white and black – take your pick! You could have a mismatch of a mixture of colours or opt for just one or two.
Clean white
Alternatively, just as the use of bold colour can catch passer-by’s eyes, use of clean whites can be just as appealing. White furniture goes hand in hand with the current décor trends of light, airy and open spaces. Doing so creates a contemporary outdoor spaces.
You can add splashes of colour with flowers and soft furnishings.
Rattan material
Your first thought when furnishing your outdoor area might be metals and synthetic woods but rattan or wicker are maintenance free materials that have revolutionised the outdoor furniture market. The material comes in a vast choice of colours and is weather resistant.
Blending outdoor and indoor
A popular trend among bars and restaurants is to blend your outdoor and indoor areas into one, instead of being seen as two separate entities by customers. Establishments can do so by using bi-fold doors and large windows to let the light and fresh air in on hot summer days. You can also fill you indoor spaces with plants to create an experience without the barriers.
Outdoor commercial furniture
At Trent Furniture, we have a range of outdoor furniture for cafés, bar, restaurants and other hospitality providers. All of our commercial outdoor furniture is available to buy online. With seasons changing, now is the right time for operators to think about updating their outdoor furniture.