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Step 1
Choose dining room furniture made of materials that last through the intended seasons of use.
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Step 2
Select dining room furniture that is appropriate for the space available in the garden. An 8-foot long picnic table looks foolish in a garden nook near the fountain where there is no room to walk around the back bench.
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Step 3
Pick a dining room furniture set that matches the rest of the outdoor decor—formal, informal, wrought iron, rustic, plastic or other materials.
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Step 4
Consider a picnic table as dining room furniture for families with small children or large families that eat in the garden area.
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Step 5
Go for multi-purpose seating arrangements and choose a bench with storage area underneath for the dining room chairs.
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Step 6
Select benches, chairs with arms and backs, chairs with no arms or back, or bar stools as seating choices for an outdoor dining table.
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Step 7
Pick dining room furniture that will generate a desired atmosphere for entertaining with cocktails and friends or for formal gatherings like an upcoming rehearsal dinner or bridal shower.
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Step 8
Decide upon a style of outdoor dining room furniture that is easy to clean and simple to store for the winter with the other garden furniture.
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Step 9
Continue with the green theme and choose dining room furniture made of recycled plastic.
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Step 10
Choose the right size of dining furniture for the expected number of guests. Outdoor dining sets are available in styles that seat from 2 to 8 people or more.
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Step 11
Select durable materials such as rust-free aluminum or resin wicker for ornate choices of dining furniture in the garden.
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Step 12
Pick an outdoor dining set with comfortable chairs. Consider a table with a built-in canopy and find seat cushions that fasten securely and do not shift.
