We entertained there often, it got a lot of use. However, the canvas roof was just as hard to take on and off as you might imagine. So, two winters in a row, we rationalized leaving it on. Until the day came that it looked this:
We went round and round on how to best replace our patio set-up. Build a pergola from scratch? Find another canopy? It crossed our minds to get a "conversational set," but the price tag scared us off. Plus, the table base and chairs had survived, so it seemed silly to spend $1,000+ when we could surely work with what was left.
Eventually, we decided to go the low budget--I mean upcycle--route. Presenting....drum roll....the table made from leftover pantry doors and a strip of wood from our old deck (it rests on base from old table):
To fill the door knob holes, I just used votive holders left over from our wedding. **Note, I may be a border line hoarder. But stuff just keeps coming in handy, so it seems justified thus far.** 
The hinge is an experiment; if we like how it looks, we may make it so one side can fold up when we have a smaller group. The deck strip was added from necessity, it was needed for width, but it became our favorite part of the whole design. Adds some contrast and depth.
I added a coat of paint to the doors and stained the raw edge of the wood. A few coats of poly will go on this week. It took my husband about 30 minutes to put together, and I've spent about the same amount of time with painting so far.
It's already passed the "Cook Out and Cards Against Humanity" test:
For seating, we are doing a hybrid of a DIY pallet sectional and some of the chairs from the old table. It's not blog-ready yet, but I'll post once it is. Anybody else furnishing their outdoor space? Any secrets for doing it on a budget?
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