French Café Everyday
The bistros and cafés of France dot every corner and neighborhood with good reason. People are in love with not only the food, but the atmosphere as well. A place to relax and recharge before going on with your busy day. A French bistro style dining room has distinct features that create a casual and cozy space to share a meal or a cocktail with family and friends.
To recreate the look in your own home, start with a small café table perfect for the size of a breakfast nook. There should be enough room under the table to cross your legs comfortably without banging your knees. As seen in the choices below, wood, scrolled iron or traditional rattan are good material choices.
 Carved French Accent Table
Riviera Blue and White Rattan Bistro Dining Set
Vintage French Wood Bistro Table
 Industrial Round Wood Café Table Rustic Cafe TableLong Avignon Marble Bistro Console Table
French Café style chairs are distinctive with their relaxed backs with wood or metal frames and are often times seen with woven cane seats. Consider the color of the chairs with the overall look of the kitchen or dining space. Maintain the color throughout and keep the counter or barstools in the same style and scheme. 
 
 Natural Parisian Cafe Chairs Black Cafe Bar StoolsBlack Parisian Cafe Chairs
 Black Metal French Words Chairs - Pair White Maison du Bonheur Bar StoolsVintage Industrial Chic Chairs
 
Wine racks and French Country open shelf buffets are a nice addition to your bistro style dining room. In many French bistros, buffets and sideboards are used to display pastries, breads, fruits, baskets, dishes and more. With the right buffet table, it can be easy to recreate this look.
 Fleur French Country Buffet Blue French Country Wine Shelf with DrawersEliseo Country Villa Buffet Table
 White Distressed Glassfront Sideboard Grande Chateau Buffet TableOversized Rustic Glassfront Credenza
Possibly the most important feature of a French style café dining room is the lighting. Pendant lighting or small chandeliers are the best choice for an intimate space.  Soft ambient light is better, so having these light fixtures on a dimmer is a great way to achieve the glow.
 
 Vintage Parisian Teardrop Pendant Earthshine Metal PendantVintage Crown Crystal Chandelier
 Mini White Shabby Chic Chandelier Crystal Flower Bud Chandelier, SmallPetite Chartres Chandelier
 
Finally, French vintage style artwork and decor will make the space feel complete. Any artwork with a French flair will work. Large oversized mirrors and clocks can be surrounded by French country additions such as serving trays and iconic wood carved roosters.
Café de Paris Wooden Wall Clock Gold & Black Paris Map PrintCharlotte Painted Scroll Wood Tray
 Gilded Decorative Standing Rooster Arched Antique Cathedral Floor MirrorGold Fluted Wall Brackets
Creating a stylish and intimate café style space doesn't need to be difficult. Follow these steps to enjoy a French Café Everyday to remind you of all the wonderful bistros of France.