Barbecuing table storage situation
location
must be used outside but when bought inside over the winter it will need to be able to fold up and be stored easily
Structures
must be strong and sturdy
must be able to fold up and down and be portable
must be durable and slightly weatherproof to withstand the odd shower
no sharp surface edges
legs must be flat ended to sit nicely on the table
size
not too big but must be able to contain all requires sauces and utensils
Function
should be able to stand on a table
should be able to neatly store all sauces, utensils and crockery needed while barbecuing
must be able to fold down for easy storage
users
my client and his family
other middle aged people who enjoy a barbecue
should be smart and not too flashy
looks is not a massive requirement for my client but nevertheless it must be pleasing on the eye and suit its surroundings nicely
features
fold down legs
storage area for sauces
easy access to barbecuing utensils
storage for plates and cutlery
shapes
mainly rounded edges but some may be pointy but not dangerous
environment
will not harm the surrounding environment and will not leave a permanent mark
materials
wood
looks good but isn't as weatherproof
acrylic
clear acrylic is the only one with mildly the right look for this project, although its looks art perfect it is easy to wipe down in a potential food preparation area
metal
to finish edges and to add to aesthetic
non toxic
not easily stained
colour
my client isn't to worried about colour but doesn't want it to be flashy or in any way bright coloured
maybe a light wood colour as a main colour and that can be finished with metal and clear acrylic
relevant data
sizes of all sauces, plates, crockery, utensils and cutlery
size of table space