Your outdoor furniture isn’t something that you want to have to replace every time the sun starts to make an appearance. It is, however, the time of year where you need to start thinking about your outside space and how you can make your café, bar, restaurant the place customers choose to soak up the sunshine.
The appearance of your outdoor space plays a large role in helping to attract customers through the sunny seasons so it’s important to put some thought in making your space look the best it can.
While we don’t recommend that you replace your furniture yearly, here are some signs that this might be the year for you to invest in some new outdoor furniture.
If you need a change, you may want to read our post about how to get rid of your old furniture.
The furniture is worn
This is perhaps the most obvious reason for swapping the old with the new.
When you come to take your outdoor furniture out of storage, your first impressions will be telling. It’s likely to have been months since you’ve even cast your eyes on the furniture; so if at first sight you’re unhappy with the prospect of using the furniture, it’s probably time to upgrade.
Is the furniture frayed, sun-damaged or maybe has a few wonky legs? These are just some of the signs of damage that might warrant new outdoor furniture. But remember, some damages might be easily repairable so don’t be quick to throw all of it away.
Competitors have refurbished
Be honest, would you rather go for drinks in the sunshine at a bar that’s recently done up its outdoor area or one that’s not changed in years?
It’s clear that competitors in the local area have a direct impact on what you should be doing. Pay close attention to competitors’ plans. If some are investing in their outdoor areas in preparation for the summer seasons, it’s perhaps a sign for you to do the same.
You haven’t updated in years
If it’s been five years or longer since you’ve updated your outdoor furniture, you’ve missed the emergence of many design trends. With little to no change in many years, it’s likely that your outdoor space now looks dated – not an appealing trait when you’re trying to attract customers.
Outdoor furniture suppliers
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.