Wayfair's Tiny Table Solution Might Help People Eat Al Fresco On Their Small Patios

With the weather warming, you're probably ready to dust off your outdoor space and find ways to make your patio the ultimate outdoor entertaining destination. However, when your square footage is limited, sourcing an outdoor table that won't take up your entire patio is no easy feat. This is where Wayfair's Winston Porter Jaileen Folding Table might come in handy. Rather than taking up a large amount of room like a typical table, it mounts to a wall or railing and can be folded down when not in use. While it's not going to seat a large dinner party, it can create an intimate space where you can sip your morning coffee or eat dinner al fresco.

There are many tips and tricks to maximize your small patio space, and finding furniture of appropriate scale is one of them. A folding table and folding chairs come in handy for tiny spaces since they can be moved out of the way when needed, or easily put back in place when it's time to dine in the sun.

The Winston Porter folding table from Wayfair is constructed from solid teak, a tropical hardwood that is naturally weather-resistant. It comes in two finishes: natural and gray. The tabletop measures 27.6 inches wide and 16.5 inches deep, allowing for enough space for two people to pull up chairs. Best of all, it comes fully assembled and contains all necessary mounting hardware. Since it's constructed from solid wood and has a clever folding design, it's a pretty good deal at only $59.99. It's also highly rated among past customers, with a 4.4 out of 5-star rating from 97 reviewers.

One of the best ways to learn how an outdoor table performs is to check user reviews. We scoured through all 97 of them, looking at both positive and critical feedback. Among the negative reviews, there was a common theme – these customers state that the table isn't solid teak, but a teak-look, making the listing deceptive, and is important to consider when keeping it outdoors. However, the majority of the reviews were positive (68 out of 97 reviewers gave this product 5 stars), noting that they were pleased with the quality and design. "What an awesome table! It's nice to tuck it away or lift up for use. We loved it so much, that we bought two," said one customer. 

With solid customer reviews, a folding table like this is one to consider. Pair it with easily portable or multi-functional furniture, and you can make the most of an outdoor area with limited space. You can also try adding texture to open up a small patio space, and this table can be incorporated into that plan.