One of the best things about the arrival of warmer weather is the chance to make outdoor entertaining plans, whether a backyard bbq, an al fresco dinner party or a picnic in the park. Read on for my top outdoor decor ideas, Summer inspiration and hosting tips. Plus all this Summer’s top trends, including sky blue and sunshine yellow, classic beach stripes, citrus fruits and ocean motifs.
Outdoor Entertaining
This Summer is all about capturing colourful beach vibes with bright colours such as sky blue and sunshine yellow. The trend for stripes continues and works perfectly here, echoing classic deck chairs and bathing costumes. The ice cream colour palette is very Miami beach art deco.
Outdoor Entertaining Essentials
When it come to creating an outdoor entertaining space begin with comfortable seating. Add some character with summer accessories such as a parasol, an outdoor rug and outdoor cushions which can be stored away when not in use. Create atmosphere with candles and solar or rechargeable lighting. Think of your outside space as an extension of your home and decorate it accordingly with fun summer accents.
- Metal chair John Lewis & Partners
- Parasol The Range
- Outdoor cushion Dunelm
- Outdoor cushion John Lewis & Partners
- Outdoor lantern John Lewis & Partners
- Deck chair John Lewis & Partners
- Garden chair John Lewis & Partners
- Floor cushion Dunelm
- Outdoor rug Dunelm
Summer Dining
Whether it’s a relaxed bbq or an al fresco dinner party, either way I’m creating a summer tablescape full of bright colours and fun accents! This Summer the latest trends are for sky blue, sunshine yellow and stripes, plus a focus on citrus fruits and ocean motifs.
Summer Dining Essentials
If you enjoy dining outdoors it’s worth investing in some dedicated outdoor tableware in bamboo, enamel or plastic. This has the benefit of being both more durable and reusable, plus can double as picnicware. Essentials include plates, glasses, napkins, a tray or serving board, plus a citronella candle to keep the bugs away. Look for designs with summer fruits or cute crustaceans.
- Melamine plates John Lewis & Partners
- Plastic glass John Lewis & Partners
- Linen napkins MOONTEAstudio, Etsy
- Food cover John Lewis & Partners
- Side plate Dunelm
- Plastic glasses John Lewis & Partners
- Citronella candle Dunelm
- Serving board Dunelm
- Tray Emma Bridgewater
For more colourful tableware and hosting tips see How to create a fun and colourful Spring table.
Perfect Picnics
There’s nothing I love more than setting out with family or friends for a picnic! Whether it be a trip to the beach, local park or my own garden there’s something special about spending a lazy afternoon sitting and relaxing with some good company, delicious food and chilled drinks.
Picnic Essentials
In addition to your tableware, for a perfect picnic it will be helpful to include a picnic blanket, cushions, folding chairs, a picnic basket/hamper and a cooler/cool bag.
- Picnic blanket Dunelm
- Picnic hamper John Lewis & Partners
- Foldable chair Dunelm
- Cool bag Dunelm
- Floor cushion Dunelm
- Personalised caddy DuncanStewartShop, Etsy
- Foldaway wine table Dunelm
- Bottle carrier Dunelm
- Floor cushion Dunelm
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