Outdoor Dining Area Ideas: 5 Real Homes with Nardi Tables and Chairs

Planning an outdoor dining area? Here are five real homes, from Puglia to Florida, Madeira and the Yucatán, that built their outdoor dining spaces around Nardi tables and chairs. They cover the layouts most people need: a long family table under a pergola, a loggia, a garden terrace and a small courtyard. Every table and chair shown is available from Custom Wood Designs in Ireland.

• An extendable table such as Nardi Rio is the most popular choice: compact for everyday meals, longer when family visits.
• Stackable chairs (Net, Bit) are easy to store and need no cushions, which suits Irish weather.
• A bench along one side saves space and seats more people.
• Covered areas such as a pergola or loggia let you eat outside more often. Nardi usually arrives in 2–6 weeks.

1. Casa Pinos, Mérida, Mexico: a long table in a loggia

The wide loggia of this villa in the Yucatán is furnished with a Rio extendable table, Net chairs, a Net bench and Net Relax armchairs. The covered space is used for long lunches, with the armchairs close by for afterwards.

Take the idea home: mix chairs on one side with a Nardi Net bench on the other. It is relaxed, it seats more people and it tucks under the table.

2. Casa NZEB, Monopoli, Italy: dining under a pergola

This eco-friendly home in Puglia sets its Rio extendable table under a pergola, with a mix of Net and Bit chairs. Using two chair styles in the same colour keeps the look modern and relaxed.

Take the idea home: mixing chairs is an easy design trick. Try Nardi Net chairs at the ends and Nardi Bit chairs along the sides.

3. A private villa in Florida, USA: garden dining for a crowd

A villa in Florida chose a Rio Alu 210 extendable table and Net armchairs for its garden, with Atlantico sun loungers by the pool. The aluminium version of Rio is light, strong and made for daily use outdoors.

Take the idea home: for eight or more people, start with a 210 cm table. See the Nardi Rio 210 extendable table or our Nardi dining sets, named by the number of seats.

4. Casa Do, Mérida, Mexico: a small courtyard table

In this house, indoor and outdoor living flow together. A compact table with Bit chairs makes a small courtyard into a second dining room.

Take the idea home: for a small patio or courtyard, a four-seater table is enough. See our Nardi balcony and bistro sets for compact options.

5. A villa in Madeira: dining with an ocean view

A restored villa overlooking the Atlantic furnished every terrace with Nardi. The dining terrace uses a Rio 140 extendable table with Net chairs, so the table stays compact for two and grows for guests.

Take the idea home: the Nardi Rio 140 extendable table grows from 140 to 210 cm, which suits most Irish patios.

How to size an outdoor dining area

• Allow 60 cm of table length per person, so a 140 cm table seats four to six and a 210 cm table seats six to eight.
• Leave about 90 cm behind each chair so people can get up and walk past.
• Put the table near the kitchen door. You will eat outside more often if carrying plates is easy.
• Choose stackable chairs so you can store them in winter, or leave the frames out and wipe them down in spring.

Browse all Nardi outdoor tables and Nardi outdoor chairs, or see our outdoor lounge ideas and poolside furniture ideas. Popular pieces may need restocking, so order early.

Frequently asked questions

What size outdoor dining table do I need?

Allow about 60 cm per person. For four people, 100–140 cm is enough; for six to eight, choose an extendable table such as Nardi Rio, which grows when you need it.

Do Nardi outdoor chairs need cushions?

No. Net and Bit chairs are comfortable without cushions and dry quickly after rain. Seat cushions are available if you want extra comfort.

Can Nardi dining furniture stay outside in winter?

Yes. Nardi resin does not rust or rot. Many people stack the chairs in winter to keep them clean, but this is optional.

How long does delivery take?

Nardi usually arrives in 2–6 weeks. See our lead times and shipping page, or email us at info@customwooddesigns.ie.