A Rattaner Set for a Small Patio or Balcony

Start with the space, not the piece count

A small patio or balcony rules out the range's larger modular sectionals before finish or colour becomes relevant - a 10-piece set can need well over 20 feet of run in a straight line layout, and even its most compact U arrangement needs more open floor than most balconies have. Measuring the actual available rectangle first, as covered in calculating patio area, narrows the range down before comparing anything else.

The two smallest options need no layout decision

The 3-piece set (couch, ottoman and table) and the 3-seat sofa are both fixed-shape, not modular - each has one footprint, not three to choose between, which simplifies fitting a tight space considerably. The sofa's footprint (79 x 30 inches) is already published; the 3-piece set's is still pending measurement, so check its sizing page before assuming it fits.

If a little more seating is needed

The 5-piece sectional is the smallest of the genuinely modular sets, and its own listing describes armchairs, a loveseat, a couch and a bundled coffee table - more seating than the fixed options, still well short of the range's largest sets. Its footprint by layout is published on its own sizing page as it is collected.

What to skip for a small space

The 10-piece set with its integrated fire table and the 7-piece sets are sized for a real patio with room to spare, not a balcony - see them for a larger space instead, and check fire table clearance before adding a fire table to any tight footprint regardless of set size.

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