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9 French bistro-inspired interiors buys to add a touch of Parisian chic
2 years ago
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We’ve fallen hard for the timeless aesthetic of the French bistro.
A simple colour palette. Patterned tableware. Stylish linen accessories. Is it any wonder that we’ve fallen hard for the timeless aesthetic of a Parisian bistro?
When it comes to these French eateries, it’s not just about what’s on the menu – we’re equally as thrilled by the fuss-free aesthetic of these restaurants. There’s something about a delicate bistro-style outdoor dining set that immediately summons up images of an afternoon spent people-watching in the City of Light, nursing an espresso and a delicious pastry, while the pared-back colour schemes and immaculate place-setting is a shortcut to effortless chic.
If you’re keen to recreate the look at home, there are plenty of brilliant interiors buys you can get your hands on without popping over the Channel on the Eurostar. These are some of our favourites…
The Vintage List crystal bistro glasses with stars design
Short-stemmed glasses are the ultimate in bistro chic – this six-piece set from glassware designers The Vintage List has been jazzed up with engraved star designs.
Shop The Vintage List set of six crystal bistro glasses with stars design at Glassette, £82
Anthropologie bistro tile berry basket
With summer just around the corner, this bijou fruit basket with a bistro tile-inspired pattern around the rim just shot to the top of our wish list (we’re imagining picnics, lazy drinks on a balcony…)
Anna + Nina scallop hand-panted ceramic dinner plate
Recreate the old-fashioned bistro of your dreams at home with eye-catching tableware like Anna + Nina’s hand-painted plates.
Shop Anna + Nina scallop hand-panted ceramic dinner plate at Selfridges, £30
Anthropologie Aria wooden taper candlestick
Move over tea lights and chunky scented candles: we can’t get enough of tapered candles right now, and these carved ash candlesticks make a stylish accompaniment.
Summerill & Bishop lemon yellow stripe linen napkins
No bistro-esque tablescape is complete without some linen napkins, and these striped designs in a sunny shade of lemon yellow instantly conjure up visions of warmer climes.
Shop Summerill & Bishop lemon yellow stripe linen napkins set of two at Liberty London, £60
Dunelm acacia wooden napkin rings
There’s something about a napkin ring that instantly makes a dining set-up that little bit more put together (even if you’re eating leftovers) and this understated wooden set from Dunelm is a real bargain.
Lucy Grepne French brasserie print
This watercolour-style print from illustrator Lucy Grepne has us dreaming of hopping on the Eurostar to the City of Light.
Anthropologie Puik boon wine glasses
With their chunky stems and bright colourways, these wine glasses from Dutch brand Puik are a real talking point.
John Lewis Anyday Camden 2-seater garden bistro table and chairs set
Of course, part of any French bistro’s charm is the outdoor seats – and you can recreate the same ambience for yourself with this John Lewis set.
Shop ANYDAY Camden 2-seater garden bistro table and chairs set at John Lewis, £119
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