There’s something spontaneous and relaxed about an indoor picnic table! If you love the laid-back feel of dining outdoors, bring this vibe home by opting for a dining table with benches. Whether the table is a replica of your favorite outdoor seating or you opt for a modern upgrade with sleek style, enjoy browsing the rooms below, which feature an interesting array of indoor picnic tables! [photo from My Home]
If You Like Wooden Picnic Tables…
If an unfinished or stained wooden picnic table is your idea of perfect, read on for a rustic dose of indoor inspiration. [photo from B. Jane Gardens via Houzz]
You can always have an indoor picnic table custom built to mirror the look of your favorite outdoor piece! The table below beautifully complements the knotty pine of the kitchen. [photo from Landing Design]
Or you can purchase a rustic-modern piece with sleek style, like this Emmerson Reclaimed Wood Dining Table from West Elm. With a relaxed vibe, this table makes a big statement, thanks to a beautiful design involving reclaimed pine:
Or go with industrial flair! The metal and wood table in the next image is the picture-perfect choice for this industrial studio apartment. The space may not be large, but there’s plenty of room to entertain at the table. [photo from Chris A. Dorsey Photography]
If You Like Painted Picnic Tables…
Perhaps you’re a fan of color! If vibrant picnic tables are your thing, read on for a collection of indoor options that are sure to get noticed. [photo from Stephanie Wiley Photography]
Blue is a lovely choice for this crisp, fresh dining space. The painted table steals the show and doubles as a kid-friendly spot for coloring and other art projects. [photo from Tweak Your Space and Peridot Decorators]
A trestle table (even one without benches) instantly evokes the look and feel of a picnic table. Painted style is alive and well in soothing white with this Picnic Dining Table from Crate & Barrel:
Vibrancy reigns in this dining area, thanks to a high-gloss hot pink table and bench set. Hot pink is the hue of choice. It’s a chic, modern take on picnic table style! [featured at House to Home]
Picnic-Style Dining with a Twist
We end today’s post with a collection of indoor picnic tables that defy expectation (kind of like that hot pink number above)! Now look below for a clean-lined metal and wood piece that’s perfectly in tune with this minimalist-glam dining room. [photo from Temple Blake Limited]
To maximize seating, try placing benches on more than two sides! If the table is wide as well as long, go for benches on all four sides. [photo from Bulldog Realtors]
You don’t need benches to evoke picnic table style. Pair a colorful painted table with chairs for a fresh take on the picnic dining experience. This custom-made table is from Blue Moon Trading Company:
A glass top is a lovely surprise. Trestle legs in wood are rustic and relaxed, while the transparent top is modern and polished. This Foundry 72″ Trestle Table is from CB2:
Who doesn’t love an antique? Convert a character-filled piece (like this antique English pine farm table with drawers) into an indoor picnic table with the addition of benches. [from Dennison Dampier Interior Design]
You don’t need benches on both sides to create a picnic table effect! Opt for benches on one side and modern chairs on the other for an eclectic take on the traditional picnic look. [photo from 24mm Photography]
If the DIY urge takes hold, paint an outdoor picnic table in a bright color and add wheels so your dining furniture is mobile as well as eye-catching! [featured at Brit + Co]
And speaking of painted picnic tables, adding a special feature such as stripes is a great way to bring a dose of unique charm to your dining room. [photo from Better Homes and Gardens]
Which type of indoor picnic table is your favorite? A piece with warm wooden tones? A painted table? A modern option with sleek benches? Share your thoughts by leaving a comment below…
