Summer is here, and you know what that means; it’s time to have some get-togethers with your friends and family to celebrate the warmer weather.
However, many people assume that making the perfect garden for entertaining or dining requires an excessive makeover of the space, but it doesn’t! There are some simple design steps you can follow that can help people on all budgets to make the most of their outdoor space.
So, how do you make the ideal outdoor dining space? Read on to find out!
Start With Landscaping
First, take a look around your garden.
In order to make the ideal outdoor dining space, you should aim to incorporate greenery and landscaping, with things such as potted plants, flowers, or even a water feature.
It’s also worth noting that you will need the appropriate foundation for your dining area. So this can take the form of either a patio or porcelain paving tiles. If you want to get really fancy, you can also use trellises and pergolas to help climbing plants grow, which can provide beautiful scents and a stunning backdrop to the space.
Choose The Right Spot
You also need to identify the perfect spot for your outdoor dining area in the warmer months. You will need to find somewhere that has a natural shade, as well as protection from the wind, and can also offer privacy. The location should also be in line with your home’s architecture and will blend in well with the surrounding landscape. So, you may want to choose somewhere that faces a fence and is under a tree.
The Furniture
You also want to make sure that you have high-quality and comfortable outdoor furniture. Ideally, you will be choosing weather-resistant materials, such as teak, metal, or rattan, that are designed to withstand different weather conditions. Make sure that the dining chairs have supportive cushions and also that they are the right height for the dining table. If you are aiming to have a large group of guests visit your home, it is worth investing in more chairs that can be stored safely.
Lighting
Even if you are renting your home, you don’t have to wire lighting to brighten up your backyard space. You can create an inviting atmosphere with string lights, lanterns, or even decorative sconces, which will provide soft and warm illumination. You could even opt for dimmable lights and adjust the brightness of the strong lights according to the occasion and the time of day.
Of course, you will need to make sure that the lighting that you use is suitable for use outside and, like the furniture, is also weatherproof.
Weather Protection
You will also need to account for how unpredictable weather can be and provide appropriate protection. This could be something such as a retractable awning or an umbrella, which will shield guests from the sun during hot days and also provide shelter should it rain or if strong winds hit the latter. It can be worth investing in a pergola with a weather-resistant canopy to keep your dining area comfortable all year round.
