My large patio furniture is taking over my small outdoor space – this dining set from Walmart is the perfect swap (and it now has $200 off)

We have a small yard with a smaller still patio area and made the call to go for a large L-shape lounger with a coffee table when we moved in and now I want to swap it with an outdoor dining set.

That’s because over the last four years, we’ve used the outdoor sofa a handful of times, even in the height of summer, as it gets too hot to lounge about in the daytime in our south-facing yard.

Now I want to make better use of the small paved outdoor area we have, and have my eye on an outdoor dining set we can use to eat meals at in the cooler evening or on our lunch breaks. I've found a four-seater outdoor dining set in the Walmart sale with comfortable chairs and shoppers say it's 'perfect' – it's the ideal swap.

The problem with our current outdoor furniture

It’s enormous and seats seven people, but the cushions are massive to match and when it’s not in use, or the weather turns, we have to find somewhere inside the house to stash it and it is constantly in the way. The covers were not waterproof either so if we forget to bring it indoors, it takes days to dry out the internal cushion filling. I am not a fan of having to regularly clean the outdoor cushions, either.

In the summer, we escape the daytime heat by hiding out indoors until the cooler hours of the evening, but by then, all we want to do is have a meal and relax. The current L-shape outdoor furniture isn’t comfortable for eating. We need an outdoor dining set instead.

I’ve found the perfect solution

To make the most of our small space, this outdoor dining idea from Walmart is the perfect swap. It has a table and four chairs that will easily withstand the weather year-round, and we already have a large parasol to give us shade if needed.

Plus, it will take up just a quarter of the space my large patio seating is currently occupying. Winner!

What shoppers say

This Walmart outdoor dining set has 129 shopper ratings, averaging 4 out of 5 stars with many five star write ups from happy shoppers.

One verified Walmart shopper called this outdoor dining set, ‘stylish and comfortable, rated it 5 out of five stars and explains, ‘I recently bought these patio dining chairs and I'm really impressed. The steel frames are sturdy, and the Textilene material is both comfortable and easy to clean. They look great on my patio and are perfect for outdoor gatherings. I definitely recommend them!’

Another verified reviewer gave the ‘perfect outdoor dining chairs’ 5 out of 5 stars, and said, ‘These chairs are fantastic for family dinners outside! They are lightweight enough to move around but still very durable. I love the colors; they match my décor perfectly. My family enjoys sitting on them, and they are surprisingly comfortable for long meals.’

This is music to my ears as I suffer chronic pain, and chair comfort is a big decision for me when shopping outdoor dining sets, or any chair for my home for that matter!

Finally, another recent happy verified Walmart shopper said this set is ‘perfect for gatherings’, which they’d recently bought for their backyard. ‘They are lightweight but very sturdy, making them easy to move around. The Textilene fabric is not only elegant but easy to dry after rain. My family loves sitting in them for meals outside. A perfect blend of comfort and style that enhances our outdoor space!’

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