Backyard barbecues have a charming appeal that brings family and friends together. But those casual warm-weather gatherings don’t have to fall short on style. There are plenty of ways to spice up a dull outdoor dining area.
Deck Out the Deck. Establishing a summery style is a good way to start. Choose one or two key elements with textures and a color palette that you like. Then have fun coordinating dishware and accessories. Continue through the slides to see more outdoor dining details.
Your dining space will benefit from having a few prominent items that tie everything together. The goal isn’t to make it all match perfectly, but rather to find inspiration for a set of textures and colors you can repeat. A texture-rich rug and striped chair cushions were the perfect first additions here.
Embrace things that are unusual when setting an outdoor table. We favored barbecue-themed trays over regular plates, for example, and opted for placemats and napkins that weren’t designed to go with the rug and cushions. In the same spirit, silverware and snacks are placed in galvanized metal buckets.
Hauling supplies out from the kitchen and keeping beverages cold aren’t hassles thanks to this galvanized metal “party bucket wagon.” Not only is it handy, but it also has tons of character.
Assorted accents complete the relaxed, charming atmosphere. The painted wicker chair carries on the laidback approach to decorating, and the lime tree planted in a vintage potato chip canister contributes to the eclectic decor.
