Commonly asked garden furniture questions

Do you ship to Jersey & Guernsey?

Yes, we can ship larger items of garden furniture to the Channel Islands. Please contact us for further information.

Are outdoor casual dining sets actually suitable for dining?

Casual dining seating sets have always proven to be very popular and can offer high levels of user comfort, but are they only suitable for socialising and snacks as opposed to being able to enjoy a proper meal with family and friends? Casual dining sets, although not quite as suitable as, dedicated dining sets, can definitely be used for more substantial meals but there are a couple of things to take into consideration. Firstly, if dining is very important, people must make sure the set they are considering, comes with a full height or adjustable height table as can be seen with these beautiful sets on offer from the well-respected manufacturer Bramblecrest. Secondly, for the ultimate comfort, it also worth looking for a table which has the largest overhang so that diners have adequate space for their legs to fit under the table top. With most casual dining sets the seating height and table height is 2-3 cm lower than with a standard dining set, so as long as this is not an issue, users can quite happily enjoy their dinner on a wide range of casual dining sets.

Do table top fire pits provide as much warmth as freestanding table top heaters?

No doubt, fire pits are a lovely feature to have included with a garden dining set, but do they provide the same level of heat as a separate table top heater? With some firepits, the heat output is slightly less than a separate table top heater but there a several, where the heat output actually exceeds that of a table top heater. For example, all Bramblecrest fire pit sets produce 9Kw of heat which is more than most table top heaters and nearly as much as full size floor standing gas patio heaters, which generally produce 9-12 Kw of heat. So, these Bramblecrest fire pits really do kick out the heat allowing users to dine outside even in very chilly conditions, and of course, there is the added benefit of not having a separate unstable heater balancing on your table top. 

Which garden furniture brands offer the best cushions?

When it comes to cushions, you really get what you pay for. Most low-cost garden furniture come with rather flat and short life cushions which do not offer the levels of comfort that allow users to sit comfortably for very long. Many mid-range sets from brands such as Kettler and Bramblecrest offer well-padded and in the case of Bramblecrest, Season-proof cushions which can withstand rain showers and are very comfortable to sit on. For those who which budget is not an issue, furniture from garden furniture brands such as Barlow Tyrie, Vincent Sheppard and Gloster are some of the highest quality available and will last for many years.