Summer Series – Outdoor living spaces: 2 minute read
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Creating a beautiful place to entertain outdoors can be fun and magical. Theres just something about enjoying a beautiful late afternoon dining with friends and loved ones on the patio. It can be easy to spruce up your existing patio to create mood and ambiance. Let’s explore some ideas on enhancing your patio for outdoor entertaining with some simple DIY tips. Of course, if you would like a professional touch and assistance, I’m always here for you!
Creating beautiful outdoor entertaining spaces doesn’t have to be complicated. Here we will look at 4 popular design styles to create the perfect mood to match your style…
Simply Elegant Banquet
- Opt for a sophisticated colors such as whites, golds, and muted pastels
- Use fine china or white porcelain plates with delicate gold accents.
- Incorporate crystal glassware for a touch of elegance.
- Arrange a tall vase with white roses or lilies as the centerpiece.
- Add a few tapered candles in elegant candle holders.
- Choose crisp white tablecloths and napkins with subtle textures.
- Tie satin ribbons around the backrests of the chairs for a refined look.
** Photograph Credit: www.sawnailandpaint.com
Provincial Summer Supper
- Embrace warm and rustic tones like earthy browns, soft greens, blues, and faded yellows.
- Opt for rustic stoneware or pottery dishes. Use vintage-style glassware and mismatched silverware for a charming touch.
- Place a wooden crate filled with fresh produce like apples, pears, and grapes as a farm-to-table centerpiece.
- Use gingham or checkered tablecloths and simple, unembellished cloth napkins.
- Tie burlap or twine around the chair backs and add a sprig of lavender or a small sunflower.
**Photograph Credit: letifly.com
Bohemian Brunch
- Embrace vibrant and rich hues like deep purples, warm oranges, and turquoise blues.
- Mix and match colorful plates and bowls with intricate patterns. Use textured glassware and vibrant cloth napkins.
- Create a low arrangement of potted succulents, dreamcatchers, and candles for a boho vibe.
- Lay down colorful, patterned rugs or fabrics as table runners.
- Drape colorful fabric over the chair backs and add tassels or beads for a boho flair.
** Photograph Credit: lifebyleanna.com
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Bright & Colorful
- Embrace a rainbow of colors, from bold reds and oranges to vibrant blues and greens.
- Mix and match brightly colored plates, glasses, and utensils for a playful look.
- Fill clear vases with an assortment of colorful flowers and place them along the table.
- Choose a tablecloth with a colorful pattern that ties the various hues together.
- Attach colorful ribbons or fabric strips to the chair backs for a fun and whimsical touch.
**Photograph Credit: David Tsay/ Better Homes and Gardens
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Reach out if you’d like support in creating the perfect space for outdoor entertaining. Whatever your style preferences are, at OM DESIGN we have beautiful options for your tablescape and all your decorative needs.
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