Brisbane backyards are made for entertaining. With the right furniture and a few styling touches, an ordinary backyard becomes a setup your guests will remember. Here are five easy looks built around bar tables and stools, all simple enough to pull together at home.
1. The classic cocktail garden
Scatter white timber high tables across the lawn or patio and add a couple of stools to each. Keep the tables slightly apart so guests can move between them. String a few festoon lights overhead, add a small flower arrangement or candle to each table, and you have an elegant cocktail setup with almost no effort.
Best for: engagements, milestone birthdays, relaxed evening parties.
2. Monochrome and modern
Lean into a black-and-white theme. Pair white timber tables with black metal bar stools, white linen, and simple greenery. The contrast looks sharp in photos and suits a more grown-up, design-led celebration.
Best for: 30ths and 40ths, stylish dinner parties, brand or launch events.
3. A pop of colour
Want something more playful? Add red metal bar stools to brighten the space. A few red accents against a white-and-timber base bring energy without making the styling feel busy. Pick up the colour again in your napkins, balloons or florals.
Best for: kids’ parties (for the adults’ area), summer get-togethers, themed events.
4. The drinks-and-grazing zone
Set two or three bar tables together to create a dedicated grazing station. Cover them with a runner, layer on platters and glassware, and let guests help themselves. Place a couple of stools nearby so people can settle in next to the food (which is where everyone ends up anyway).
Best for: any party where catering or a grazing table is the centrepiece.
5. Sun-smart and shaded
Brisbane sun is no joke. Position your bar tables under a pergola, large umbrellas or a marquee, and keep a shaded cluster of stools for guests who want to sit out of the heat. Add a drinks tub of iced water and your setup is as comfortable as it is good-looking.
Best for: daytime parties, summer celebrations, weekend gatherings.
Make it easy on yourself
The best part of hiring is that the heavy lifting is done for you. We deliver and collect across South East Queensland from our Wynnum warehouse, so all you need to do is style and enjoy. Hire is per item, per night, with a small refundable bond.
Plan your backyard party
Tell us your theme, guest count and location, and we will help you choose the right tables and stools (and the right colour) for your celebration.