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Patio sets, outdoor sectionals, park benches and garden seating — sized against real body dimensions and materials that survive weather. Every guide is reviewed by a licensed hardscape contractor.

Outdoor Sectional: Sizing, Orientation and What Lasts

September 21, 2026 by Daniel Whitfield
Plan view of a three-piece L-shaped sectional drawn to scale showing a 96 by 96 inch footprint, the 36 inch corner module, an 18 inch gap behind the back, a 30 inch walkway, a 16 inch gap to the coffee table and the route from the house door to the grill

An outdoor sectional is a layout decision before it is a furniture purchase. How to size the run, orient the L, and choose cushions and frames that last a decade.

Categories Outdoor Furniture Tags cushions, modular sofa, outdoor furniture, outdoor sectional, patio seating, sectional sofa

Patio Sets: Size the Table, the Chairs and the Clearance

September 21, 2026 by Daniel Whitfield
Plan view of a six-seat dining zone on a 4.2 by 4.0 metre patio showing a 1.8 by 0.9 metre table, 1.05 metre pull-out on the long sides, 0.70 metre at the ends, and the chair pull-out envelope

Most patio sets fail on layout, not quality. Measure the clear rectangle, get the clearances right, size the table to the seat count, and buy once.

Categories Outdoor Furniture Tags furniture sizing, outdoor furniture, patio design, patio layout, patio sets, seating

Garden Benches: Buying One That Survives the Joints

September 21, 2026 by Daniel Whitfield
Dimensioned front and end elevation of a garden bench showing overall length 1500 mm, seat height 450 mm, seat depth 450 mm, back height 380 mm above the seat, and 1150 mm between leg centers

Garden benches fail at the joints and the feet, not the seat. How to read durability classes, judge joinery, set the feet clear of soil, and decide whether to oil at all.

Categories Outdoor Furniture Tags benches, garden benches, garden furniture, outdoor seating, teak, weathering

Park Benches: Dimensions, Materials and Fixings That Last

September 21, 2026 by Daniel Whitfield
Dimensioned front elevation of a 1800 mm park bench showing a 450 mm seat height, 380 mm back height above the seat, 220 mm armrest height and a side-view inset dimensioning the 430 mm seat depth and 105 degree back rake

Park benches are specified, not shopped for. Seat depth, footing depth and the material you pick decide whether a bench serves ten years or thirty.

Categories Outdoor Furniture Tags bench dimensions, benches, cast iron, park benches, public seating, timber

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