As we continue to stay home in most of the country, finding innovative, fresh ways to dine-in away from the confines of our kitchen or dining areas that’s not your typical cookout setting, can be tricky. Time to venture outdoors to our backyards, patios or balconies and explore decorating possibilities enable to style a chic outdoor dining space that’s perfect for entertaining with close friends and family that is unique.
Here’s some novel decorating ideas to create an elegant dining space for eating in – outdoors.
Sophisticated Garden Party:
Maybe your favorite dining atmosphere is sophisticated classic. Using a classic style dining chair, such as the oval back chair shown above, paint the frame with a durable exterior paint and upholstered in an outdoor fabric. Cover the painted table with a crisp white linen tablecloth and set the table with candles, crystal, and fine china. You are now ready for an elegant garden dinner party.
Sleek Terrace Outdoor Tea Time:
Dressing up your balcony or terrace table with fine linen, a lovely floral arrangement, and your best everyday ware can make it feel special as you enjoy a lazy afternoon enjoying the time with tea and dessert from your favorite bakery.
Picnicking Under the Stars:
Hang mini lanterns on a tree above your table set below, add a festive floral arrangement and succulent fruit bowl along with tasty cheeses, pair with your favorite drinks all set for a refined casual evening entertaining underneath the stars.
Lakeside Evening Alfresco:
Mixing elements from the outdoors and the indoors, can really be fun as you begin to realize there are numerous items that can cross-mix and work well together for indoor/outdoor use.
Creating a café al fresco by your favorite Lakeshore is easy once you know how to blend furniture pieces together. Using a deck or wooden folding chair alongside a bronzed metal side table topped with silvery candlestick holders, tray and crystal goblets, sets the tone for a wonderful evening dining by the shore.
Boho Picnic Luncheon:
With an eclectic array of wood dining chairs and table covered with an intricate embroidered tablecloth or repurposed shawl, set the table with mismatched but coordinated (such as coordinated colors or patterns) glass tumblers, plates and flatware this makes for a warm Boho country feel. Perfect for a summer lunch outside in your backyard abode.
So, get outside and enjoy your patch of green more often, order food from your favorite restaurant for takeout to bring home to serve in your new outdoor dining oasis, and enjoy that delicious meal in elegant style.
