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Front Patio furniture

2 years ago

My home has a round front patio where we have always have a table and chairs. The table has since cracked and I’m looking to replace. Wondering if we should keep a table and chairs or put something more conversational like a seating set. Anyone have any great ideas how to furnish, accessorize and enhance this?

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  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Do you eat at the table? If not, I would go with Adirondack chairs in a circle around a fire table. Classic and comfy.


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  • 2 years ago

    Fire table in the front of the house ? and I have one in my back.

  • 2 years ago

    I do not eat at the table. We generally play board games or sit and read.

  • 2 years ago

    It is ok. If you don’t want a fire table, don’t get one. 🤷‍♀️

  • 2 years ago

    I didn’t put it there it was here when we bought the house it’s common in my area

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Given its usage, I’d opt for low comfy chairs and a coffee table. Also suggest making it cozier/more attractive with landscaping and even a tree for shade.



  • 2 years ago

    Ditch the table and chairs, or if you're going to keep seating there definitely landscape around the outer edge.

  • 2 years ago

    Does anyone have a design idea you could do with some virtual just to give me an idea? I’m happy to send a better photo of just that area if that helps.

  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Lounge area, not a dining area. And introducing a stone wall or at the very least a curved hedge could really define the area better.


  • 2 years ago

    Better photo

  • 2 years ago

    So, your seating area just looks weird as is. I would suggest you incorporate something similar to what BeverlyFladeziner has pictured above along with some flowering bushes and plants for privacy.

  • 2 years ago

    If I were to add a half wall would you do it in matching stone to my patio or my red brick on the house?

  • 2 years ago

    It's hard to see the color of your patio stone but I would not do red. I would get something that is same as patio or close to it.

  • PRO
    last year

    Not a big fan of furniture in the front of a house. If you have backyard space that can accommodate seating and a table would suggest you remove.

  • last year
    last modified: last year

    Lucky you to already have a front patio, an area that became transitional spaces during the pandemic--the new front porch that is a little public and neighborly. Your patio can be a space to chat with neighbors, wait for the school bus, share a drink with friend before you go inside, open mail, watch the world go by. A couple colorful Adirondack chairs--no table needed. If you have the budget, sure, a curved stone wall would be great but not necessary. I'm such a booster of the front patio, I created an Ideabook on them, so take a look at my Ideabook: "Front Yard Patios."

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  • last year

    It's one thing to have a proper covered porch and enjoy a nice evening from it. The patio/deck in the front never looks right to me.

  • PRO
    last year
    last modified: last year

    We had a round front patio as well, and ended up swapping the dining set for a conversation setup: two deep chairs and a small loveseat around a round coffee table. The circular layout works much better for chatting, and with a tray on the table it easily handles snacks or a game of cards. It also keeps the entryway feeling open.

    A round outdoor rug helps anchor the space, two tall planters add some height, and a compact propane fire bowl makes it cozy on cooler evenings. For durability, I’d go with aluminum or recycled plastic frames paired with Sunbrella cushions, ours have held up well through spring slush and summer sun.

    I pulled some sizing ideas and fabric inspiration from https://wickerpark.ca/. Liked that it’s Canadian-made and ships quickly.