How The Solana Table Can Offer Exceptional Alfresco Dining at Home

Alfresco dining is something you can enjoy at home as well as on holiday, whether that means you’re savouring a morning coffee or enjoying a meal in the sun with family and friends. This activity can be a real treat, especially when you have an outdoor table that’s strong, stunning, and offers enough room for everyone.

At Shackletons, we want you to enjoy your gardens, which is why we offer a number of dining surfaces that are hard-wearing, low-maintenance, and easy to move. These tables also vary in appearance, with some having more classic looks and others boasting a more modern and contemporary edge. Either way, you’re not short of options when it comes to finding an outdoor table that matches the rest of your garden’s visual profile.

One of our top recommendations for alfresco dining is the Solana Table and this is for a variety of reasons, including its generous sizing, convenience, strength, and modern style. Let’s take a closer look at why it’s one of our favourites.

How the Solana Dining Table Makes Alfresco Dining Exceptional

Room to Dine, Relax, and Gather

The standard Solana Table has a very generous surface area (160x90cm), meaning you have the opportunity to serve meals, set drinks, and still have space left over for accompanying décor. If you know you’ll be expecting a lot of guests in your garden, then you can even opt for a bigger size (201x90cm) to ensure that you provide up to 8 people with a space to eat, drink, and relax.

Built for Regular Use

We also can’t stress enough the high build quality of this table. It boasts a lightweight frame, which makes it relatively easy to move and rearrange as and when needed. As well as this, the Solana Table is very tough, meaning it can handle constant use. This is mainly thanks to its UV resistance, which combats potential fading, allowing it to keep looking pristine throughout the year. Regular wipe-downs are also usually all that’s needed to clean spills and stains, making it incredibly low-maintenance, too.

Superb Garden Style

This table in particular has a clean, neutral design that has an easy time blending in with a number of garden designs. Its neutral grey tones and slim profile don’t overpower your garden and instead complement it. This neutrality also makes this table a backdrop that you can update with garden accessories, whether you want to add more muted tones or greenery and other pops of seasonal colour.

Reliable – Even When the Weather Isn’t

UV resistance isn’t the only thing that makes the Solana Table durable. The aluminium construction means it can also withstand rain and moisture without warping or needing yearly treatments, meaning that it’s ready for expected (and unexpected) rainfall. With its appearance remaining consistent and water-based damage being less likely to occur, this table has a better chance of remaining in excellent condition for longer, offering more chances to enjoy alfresco dining.

Making the Very Most of Your Solana Dining Table

Outdoor Family Meals

When the sun comes out and the weather warms up, you have a great opportunity to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner in your garden with your family. The Solana Table makes this easy to do. You can leave it out, use it at a moment’s notice, and easily keep it looking fresh with a quick wipe down.

Weekend Entertaining

Expecting visitors? If so, then this table offers the reliability you need, providing enough space to accommodate a spread of food, drinks, and snacks. Its sleek finish also makes it look smart and appropriate for any occasion, and its durability means it can handle heavy use.

Celebrations

From birthday celebrations to other special occasions, the Solana Table can help turn these happy moments into something even more enjoyable. Because of its neutrality and simplicity, you can dress it up with candles, flowers, and other striking centrepieces, or you can keep it casual. It’s all up to you.

Final Thoughts

This table is one of our favourites because it offers homeowners the chance to better enjoy their garden spaces. It’s reliable, well made, and easy to use, giving you a place to eat, gather, and rest, occasionally or daily. You can buy a regular or large standalone table from Shackletons, or you can purchase a full dining set with matching chairs that offer the same style and functionality. To discover all your options, browse the full Solana collection today.