How to Style a Bar Table Set in an Outdoor Space

A bar table set changes the rhythm of an outdoor space, lifting the eye line above the planting and creating a more sociable feel than a traditional garden dining table. It also takes less floor than a six seat dining set, since the stools tuck closer to the table when not in use, which suits the average British patio. Styling one well is mostly about choosing the right spot, building the look up in layers and respecting our changeable weather. In this guide we cover how to pick the location, which materials handle rain and frost, the proportions that work for two, four or six guests, and how to add shade with a tall parasol or a slatted pergola. We also look at evening lighting, stool comfort, planting around the set and the care routines that keep an outdoor bar looking handsome through the year....