If you live in a flat with a terrace or balcony or own a small garden a Bistro set is the perfect compact garden furniture set that will allow you to dine outdoors. An attractive Bistro table and chairs set offers a practical solution for dining alfresco or sitting with friends having drinks outdoors. There are many beautifully designed two seater furniture sets that will increase your gardens overall look and design instead of making it feel overcrowded like some larger furniture sets can do. There are many different types of bistro set available that vary in size, shape, material and colour.
Bistro Garden Set Materials
Wicker Bistro sets and Rattan Bistro sets – These materials are now incredibly popular within the UK and can be seen in gardens and outdoor cafe’s throughout Europe. Essentially this material is a type of palm that has been processed to make garden furniture. Wicker is tough, durable and does not splinter.
Wrought iron bistro sets – A wrought iron garden furniture set is weatherproof, long lasting and maintenance free. Designs can be as simplistic or as ornate as you prefer.
Mosaic bistro sets – Beautiful mosaic tiled bistro sets are available in a range of materials including slate, stone, travertine, marble and granite. Each mosaic table has a tiled top and an aluminium frame. Mosaic bistro tables are available in an impressive range of different designs and colours. More expensive mosaic tables are made from granite or marble and will look stunning on your balcony or patio! Mosaic tables are really easy to clean. To prevent damage to your mosaic table caused by frost, you should always store it away during the winter.
Wooden bistro sets – Wooden garden furniture has always been popular in the UK. There is a huge variety in wooden bistro garden sets available, you can choose different colour, designs and actual wood materials. Wooden bistro tables and chairs vary massively in price depending on the type of wood and the quality of the set. I would always recommend purchasing a hardwood bistro set as this type will last longer. One disadvantage of having a wooden garden furniture set is that it will fade in the sun. To keep a wooden set in top shape you should sand it and re-stain each year. You will need to store this set away during the winter months.
Aluminium Bistro Sets – There are 2 seater bistro garden sets available that are made completely from aluminium and there are some that have an aluminium frame with a wicker or mosaic tiled top. An aluminium table and chair set is great if you have a low budget, they are light weight and easy to transport which is great if you need to move your table and chair set around your garden to get the sun at different times of the day.
A bistro dining set allows you to dine alfresco or sit outside and enjoy drinks with a friend or loved one. They are compact and do not overcrowd your small garden. Even if you have a large garden a this type of garden furniture set can still look picturesque on your patio or in a gazebo or pavilion.
