The Ultimate Christmas Seating Hack: Choosing the Right Picnic Table Size for Your Melbourne Family Feast
- Melbourne Picnic Tables
- Nov 17
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 18
The Melbourne Summer Rush for Seating
The temperature is rising, the days are long, and the family group chat is buzzing: Christmas is almost here! Every Melbourne host knows that the biggest challenge of the holiday season isn't the cooking—it's finding enough comfortable, sturdy seating for the whole extended family.
While cheap plastic chairs might do in a pinch, they spoil the aesthetic of a beautiful outdoor setting. This summer, make a smart investment. Your heavy-duty Melbourne Picnic Table is the perfect solution for transforming your backyard into the ultimate festive dining room. It’s durable, easy to clean, and built to handle the biggest family gatherings.
Ready to solve your seating dilemma? Browse our full range of Australian-made tables today!
The Size Challenge: How Big is Your Christmas Crew?
o ensure every uncle, cousin, and neighbour has a spot at the Christmas lunch, you need to match your table size to your space and your guest list. Here’s a breakdown of our popular sizes and who they can seat comfortably:
The Compact 1.8m Table: Perfect for Courtyards and Small Groups
Capacity: Comfortably seats 6–8 adults.
Best For: Smaller Melbourne courtyards, apartments with decks, or as a strategic second table. If your Christmas is an intimate affair, or you need a dedicated, indestructible kids' table away from the main action, the 1.8m is your winner.
The Standard 2.1m Table: Your Family Dinner Workhorse
Capacity: Comfortably seats 8–10 adults.
Best For: Most standard Melbourne backyards. This is our most popular size for general outdoor dining. If you have a rotating guest list of up to ten people, the 2.1m provides the ideal balance of communal feel and space for those massive Christmas platters.
The Generous 2.4m Table: Catering to the Whole Extended Family
Capacity: Comfortably seats 10–12+ adults.
Best For: Hosting the entire extended family and ensuring everyone is included in the main feast. This size is ideal for larger gardens, rural properties, or commercial venues that need maximum seating capacity.
Beyond the Turkey: 3 Clever Christmas Uses for Your Picnic Table
Once the food is served, your heavy-duty table's utility doesn't end. Its robust design makes it the most versatile piece of furniture in your home during the festive period.
The Overflow Present Station: Before Santa arrives, designate your table as the gift drop-off point. The large, stable surface keeps gifts clean and organized, away from pets and small hands.
The Drink & Grazing Hub: Keep the main dining table clutter-free by using your picnic table as a separate self-service station. It's the ideal spot for drinks, ice buckets, appetisers, and the all-important post-lunch cheeseboard.
The Kids' Craft/Activity Corner: Need a durable surface for setting up crackers, playing board games, or handling the inevitable post-lunch chaos? The easy-to-wipe-down surface of our treated pine tables is a lifesaver for sticky fingers and craft projects.
Styled for the Season: Making Your Timber Table Festive
The strength of our structural treated pine tables means they’re ready for heavy use, but they can also be dressed up beautifully for the holidays.
Dressing Up Durability: Don't let the "heavy-duty" label fool you. A simple linen runner, a few Australian native flora arrangements, and some subtle string lights can instantly elevate the picnic table from park staple to chic dining centrepiece.
Choosing the Right Finish: Consider how your table's finish complements your décor:
For a traditional, warm aesthetic, the Natural Timber or Merbau Look finishes create a cosy, rustic Australian Christmas vibe.
For a modern, minimalist look, our striking Black or White tables provide a perfect neutral backdrop for vibrant, colourful festive decorations.
Don't Get Caught Short This Summer
This Christmas, solve your seating dilemma with a table built to handle the unique demands of the Melbourne climate and a full house of cheerful family members. By investing in the right size and durable materials, you are choosing a piece of furniture that will serve your family for countless holidays to come.
Ready to ensure everyone has a seat for your summer gatherings?
