The Many Uses of the Picnic Table

When you think of outdoor furniture, the first thing that probably comes to mind is an outdoor picnic table. This staple in the outdoor furniture world is often overlooked as being too cliché or not unique and interesting enough. However, the picnic table is a classic for a reason. It provides a wonderful atmosphere for you and your family to enjoy the outdoors while you dine, and some full-sized picnic tables can seat up to 10 people! As enjoyable as an outdoor meal can be, a picnic table has many more uses than a simple dining table.One of the best ways to use your picnic table is for arts and crafts. We all know how messy some art projects can get, especially when younger children are participating. Don’t hinder your kid’s creativity by forcing them to be neat, or ruin your fun by constantly worrying about the mess. By using your picnic table to do these crafts, you are providing a solid surface on which your kids can make their masterpieces where you don’t really have to clean up the mess, since it will be dirtying your yard, not your carpet.
Another great alternative use for your picnic table is as a card table. If you have friends over to play poker, or you just want to play a round of Go Fish! with your kids, why not take the fun outside? That way, you can enjoy the outdoors and the game at same time, adding to your fun.
If you use just a little bit of creativity, you can easily imagine many other uses for an outdoor picnic table. Don’t write it off as too basic or boring, because it is really one of the most versatile pieces of outdoor furniture available.