The beauty and versatility of a bistro table and chairs allows for endless design options. You can add a touch of whimsy or a touch of romance to any backyard simply by adding a bistro set. Even the children’s play area can be enhanced by this simple addition. From the inexpensive to the extravagant a backyard bistro set is a must have for any yard.
In this post I hope to inspire you to design a perfect place for a Sunday brunch, or to enjoy a cold iced tea on a warm summer day. To create a place for a romantic dinner for two, or for a garden tea.
An Enchanted Garden
As a small girl I used to love to play at the wrought iron table and chairs that my mother had placed under a shady tree in our backyard. It was designed with flowers and vines and painted a bright white. I thought it was the most beautiful thing I’d ever seen. I thought it was made just for me and I felt like a princess when I sat at it.
You can easily create an enchanted space in you own backyard with the addition of a bistro set.
These designs are made specifically to encourage a child’s imagination.
What flights of fancy can be divined while perched upon this beauty?
Hidden Gems
Tucking a surprise away for unsuspecting visitors to find brings an added wonder to your garden. Friends and family will be delighted to explore and enjoy as you take advantage of underutilized space.
Here we have the Shabby Chic look adding visual appeal to what would have been an overlooked area.
Tucked in this quiet corner of the yard and painted an eye catching blue this set adds a focal point to this lush green expanse.
Intimate Corner
Having a place where you can relax and refresh while you enjoy the fresh air is what a backyard is all about. Creating intimate areas that invite you to stop and stay awhile are easy with a bistro table and chairs. You can take advantage of a tiny outdoor space to enjoy al fresco dining.
A tiny patio becomes an intimate garden oasis with lush greenery and a sunny yellow bistro set.
This small backyard is luxuriously overgrown and creates an intimate home for this three piece dining set. The slightly larger chairs enhance the delicacy of the dining table.
Enjoy a fancy afternoon tea with sweet Victorian Elegance.
Another tiny corner becomes an intimate nighttime retreat when you add some fairy lights and a cushioned chairs.
Simple Pleasures
Basic everyday things that brighten your mood. Some people have manicured landscapes or mountain vistas as their backyards. But most of us don’t. Some of us are just as happy with our small slice of suburbia. Content to with an approachable understated style that reflects our personality.
This colorfully painted set will be perfect for the children’s area or just to create a lighthearted playful atmosphere.
A minimalist folding bistro table and chairs set can be moved whenever and wherever the mood strikes you.
This beautiful location is enhanced by this lovely table and chairs. The blue and yellow create a stylish summery vibe. I would feel like I was on vacation everyday if this were mine.
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The DIY Way
I’ve always been envious of people that can make things. The carpenter that can turn pieces of wood into a cradle or the sculptor that can turn a piece of stone into the Madonna and Child. What talent other people possess. But it’s not just these talented artists that can create works of art. The humble homeowner can look out over the backyard and let inspiration rule.
Let your imagination run wild. When you create an entire space from scratch you can add whatever elements you would like. It’s a great pleasure to look upon something you created yourself and know you did it. You made that.
Family friends created this cozy nook with some flea market finds. 5 old doors a bistro table and some kitchen chairs. They have a lovey pond and this DIY nook is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful morning coffee.
Give new life to an old table with a DIY tile top. It’s a fun project that allows you to express your creativity.
The plans for this cute little table are below courtesy of The Shabby Creek.
DIY Bistro Table From The Shabby Creek
Pieces – all cut from 2x4s:
- 6 pieces cut 22.5 inches long – for top
- 1 piece 20 inches long (ripped in half – so you get 2 pieces) – for cleats
- 2 pieces cut 34 inches long (ripped in half to make 4 legs) Cut both ends of each on a 30% angle.
- 1 piece cut 12 3/8 inches long (ripped in half – makes the center leg support – use second half below)
- 2 pieces cut 2 3/8 (from second half of the center leg support) – for blocks
- 10 scrap pieces of 1/4 inch cuts (to act as spacers)
Instructions
First, sand down all of the cut pieces. If you have a wood planer, you can run the cut pieces through to knock off the uncut edge and smooth out the legs/center support.
Putting the spacers between each of the top pieces (the 20 inch long pieces) and clamp them together to keep it even.
Measuring in 5 inches from the edge, use the cleat pieces to put the top together. Predrill holes and use 2 1/2 inch wood screws to attach it to the bottom
Next, attach one of the leg spacer blocks to the top of the leg. You’ll attach one directly to the cleat, then the other to the spacer. First attach the leg without the spacer. Attach the leg on each side to the cleat, then screw the leg brace between the two legs at 17 1/2 inches from the top of the table to make it center correctly
Then attach the spacer to the other legs and attach the spacer to the cleat and the leg to the coordinating leg
Make sure when you attach the legs, you do it on a level surface to be sure you have them sit properly. Paint the bistro table and you’re done!
