Start at the Top
With a brightly colored tablecloth on youroutdoor table, you'll feel like celebrating even before the food comes. There are many spill- and stain-resistant options available, so you can use it in or out, rain or shine.
Elegance Underfoot
Just like a tablecloth makes an aboveboard statement, a rug will bringbeauty from down below. Attractive and durable, outdoor rugs can totally transform a space. Choose a rug made with polypropylene, which will allow it to better withstand rain and prolonged sun exposure.
Caddies, Buckets & Trays, Oh My!
One of the less convenient aspects of outdoor dining is thekitchen-to-patio航天飞机的因素。使你的生活更容易by stocking up on a few great-looking galvanized storage pieces to house drinks, ice, flatware, and more.
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Serene Seating
Aside from the food itself, a comfortable,inviting chairis what lures you to the table. If you adorn your outdoor dining chairs with pretty padded seat cushions, you'd better be prepared with dessert...guests will want to linger for as long as possible.
Zippy Zappers
When we dine outside, we often have a few unwanted guests. Keep mosquitoes and other insects at bay with citronella candles, which can even add to the ambience when placed in sand-filledmason jars.
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Unbreakable Beauty
You know that no-glass-by-the-pool rule? No worries. Besensible yet stylishwith a coordinating set of melamine plates and acrylic stemware. Outdoor dining never looked so good.
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Alfresco Aglow
Hurricane lamps areperfect for the outdoors, because their glass chimneys help keep candle flames from blowing out. Bonus: In addition to providing light, they also just happen to create a gorgeous, dramatic effect.
Create a Canopy
As an alternative to atraditional table umbrella, a canopy can be an informal way to score yourself some shade. It need not be complicated; this one was fashioned with a plain tablecloth tied to four bamboo dowels.
Extend the Garden
If you have somepretty plantingsto show off, consider setting your outdoor table with elements straight from the garden. In addition to some cuttings, choosing tableware in complementary colors will make you feel like you're dining right amongst the flora.
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Never a Cloudy Day
Battery-operated and available in just about every color you can think of, hanging paper lanterns are an easy way to add a festive touch to your outdoor dining area. If the large globes don't suit your style or space, go for thestring lightminiature version.
Related:13 DIY Lanterns to Illuminate Your Porch, Patio, or Garden
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