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Turn your backyard into an outdoor cafe for less than $200.Sick of sitting in your air-conditioned kitchen or dining room and wishing you could enjoy a lovely dinner on the patio? Whether you want to have a romantic dinner for two by moonlight or take advantage of the early morning breeze with coffee and the paper, having an outdoor dining set is a summer must-have, no matter how small.
Still, we know money is tight these days and purchasing furniture or other luxury items can be tough. So we found a handful of outdoor patio sets that stretch a dollar pretty far -- all under $200. No matter what your needs, one of these sets is sure to perfect your patio:
These sets will make you feel like you're dining in an outdoor cafe.
I must say that nothing is more fun that gathering a group of friends and hanging out outdoors drinking a few beers and shooting the breeze. The Leisure Accents 30" Round Table with 4 Stools (left), $199, from Walmart reminds me of outdoor bars and taco stands from when I lived in San Diego. They're casual, relaxed and fun. Just pretend you can smell the ocean.
Nothing says charming outdoor French cafe like an ornate metal bistro set. This little cutie -- Anacapa Aluminum Off-white Bistro Set (right) -- is only $160 at Overstock, baguettes and croissants not included!
Did someone say casual dining?
You can't have an outdoor patio furniture roundup without rattan. This Rattan Bistro Set (left) is just $126 at Amazon.com and has just the right mixture of rattan and metal to make it feel light and summery. It can easily do double-duty and be moved indoors at the season's end.
What could be more fun than eating outside at a picnic table? How about a picnic table that converts into a bench? This 2-in-1 Picnic Table Bench (right), $99, from QVC goes from outdoor dining to outdoor romance in a pinch. Enjoying a fun barbecued meal with the kids and a late-night glass of wine with your sweetheart has never been so easy.
Some of the best bargains of the lot!
This balau hardwood 3-piece bistro set (above, top) is just $149 at Whatever Works. The chairs can support up to 250 pounds and have nifty built-in carrying handles for easy movability. The best part is that you can fold it all away for easy storage in the winter.
Here come the crazy deals! JCPenney has this 3-pc Folding Bistro Set (above, bottom left) in green or white for just $69! Wouldn't this be great for an apartment balcony?
This Crofton 5-pc Dining Set (above, bottom right) is a steal for just $79 at The Home Depot. It may not be an heirloom piece, but it'll be good for a few summer backyard barbecues, not to mention a great starter set for first-time homeowners.
Can't get enough of the outdoors? Get cookin' with these outdoor kitchen ingredients!