Your Summer Guide to Outdoor Dining in Style

The mercury is slowly starting to climb as we approach Memorial Day Weekend and the start of the Summer season. Now that you can officially shed the outerwear on most days and early evenings, you may want to dine “al fresco” on your home porch or patio.

While outdoor furniture is one consideration for dining in nature, you’ll want to add a few other items to your list. Here is your Summer guide to outdoor dining in style so that you’ll be ready to enjoy those warm afternoons and evenings with the culinary treats of your choice.
Location, Location, Location

Similar to when you chose your home, the location of your outdoor dining space matters. Since you will be serving meals in this area, it must be easily accessible to your home and preferably its main kitchen. If it’s a five-minute walk or trek through rocky pathways to get to the space, you’ll be less likely to use it.

Other considerations are access to facilities, such as a restroom, and privacy. Do you want neighbors salivating over your five-course meal or would you rather have your dining area in a more secluded spot so that you can eat and converse without prying eyes?
Layout

Once you decide on a location, the next step is to choose a layout for your outdoor dining oasis. Before you can shop for outdoor dining furniture, it’s important to have a solid grasp of your space limitations.

One way that you can lay out your area is by using painters or masking tape to mark the ground with the size and shape of furniture. This will ensure that you have enough room for your table and chairs as well as some aisle space.
Style

Have you considered what sort of outdoor dining furniture you’d like on your patio or porch? If you’ve already started to build the perfect outdoor space, you can complement that style by expanding it into your dining area. The options for outdoor dining sets are numerous.

If you appreciate classic style and durability, you might want to consider a dining set made from concrete and hardwood beams. Teak is another outdoor dining table style that is long-lasting, stylish, and low-maintenance.
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