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Simple Ideas for Patio Dining

It is that beautiful time of year when patio dining is the most pleasant. These are the days I look forward to for months and once they pass, I am sad to leave behind.

Today, I am excited to be sharing my patio dining room along with ideas to help you create a wonderful space of your own. 

Patio dining never goes out of style. I believe having an inviting spot for outdoor dining is a true blessing. There is a reason the outdoor dining spaces at restaurants are often full.

I find myself craving fresh air and beautiful views. Creating a lovely spot for our summer meals was high on my list when decorating our home.

Throughout the process, I learned a few things. Below, I have compiled these ideas, so let’s get started!

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Use Beautiful Furnishings

Stylish, weather-resistant furnishings is the place to start. I highly recommend purchasing the nicest outdoor dining furniture you can afford. Your patio should be a lovely extension of your home and the right furnishings provide the most important elements for outdoor dining.

Our furnishings are by one of my favorite brands, Summer Classics. Our pieces were selected to withstand the elements. We chose a teak table and chairs because they will age gracefully. We also added weather-resistant fabric cushions.

Gorgeous teak dining table chairs beautiful patio

Beautiful teak patio dining furniture

Classic teak outdoor dining chair

Choose an Appropriate Color Scheme

Similar to the rooms inside my home, this area is light, bright and neutral. With neutrals, you can add pops of color for a beautiful seasonal look. (Don’t miss this area set up as a beautiful neutral living space)!

Beautiful teak patio dining chairs

Beautiful patio dining table

Set the Table

I prefer to use nice dinnerware, glassware, and flatware. Nothing too fancy, just some of my everyday pieces. If you are entertaining adults, I encourage you to skip the paper and plastic. More tips for outdoor entertaining can be found in my Tips for Hosting a Perfect Dinner Party  post.

Beautiful dinnerware

Beautiful dinnerware linen napkin glassware

Beautiful dinnerware glassware linen napkin patio dining

Include a Centerpiece

A simple hydrangea centerpiece adds a touch of effortless elegance. You can simply add a vase full of flowers or include a few extras like ginger jars or a cheese board as I’ve placed around my blooms.

Hydrangea ginger jar centerpiece

Patio dining table ginger jar

Beautiful tabletop centerpiece outdoor dining

Add Finishing Touches

I love to finish my spaces with containers of lush plants, string lights, twinkle lights, and candles. They help define the space and help provide intimacy.

Whether you have a terrace, a sizable porch, a patio, or a rooftop space, I hope you can elevate the look and feel to be fitting for many outdoor meals!

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Table | Arm Chairs | Side Chairs | Rug | Round planters | Pillows | Vase

White dinner plate | Floral plate – no longer available | Blush plate with gold rim | Glassware | Goldtone flatware | Canape plates

 Napkins | Blue glass candlesticks | Ginger jar | Small blue lidded container | Glass pitcher | Cheese board

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Now, for more outdoor living inspo, I’m thrilled to send you over to tour the patio’s of two of my dearest friends. Not only do they each have beautiful outdoor living areas, they’ve styled them perfectly for you!

 ZDesign at Home      |      Randi Garrett Design

beautiful summer patio ideas

 

 

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  1. Marci says

    May 25, 2018 at 7:19 am

    Jen,
    I love your outdoor patio! I hope you and your husband can enjoy many meals out there this summer!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      May 25, 2018 at 9:52 pm

      Thanks so much Marci! We most definitely plan to spend as much time here as possible! xo

      Reply
  2. Beee says

    May 25, 2018 at 9:10 am

    Jen I just adore your table and your tips! It’s so fun doing this tour with you and I always look forward to the next one! Happy Summer, my beautiful friend!! Xoxo

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      May 25, 2018 at 9:50 pm

      Thanks so much sweet friend! I loved doing this with you and hope you get to enjoy your beautiful patio this weekend! xo

      Reply
  3. Randi Garrett says

    May 25, 2018 at 11:45 am

    Jen this is so beautiful! I wish I could pop over and enjoy this gorgeous set up with you and Tony! Wishing you a lovely weekend my dear friend!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      May 25, 2018 at 9:49 pm

      Oh, I wish you could too! I hope you have a perfect time in Colorado with your family this weekend! xo

      Reply
  4. jean l anderson says

    June 5, 2018 at 8:16 am

    Good post. We eat outside all the time. Our grandkids love it. It’s one of the reasons picnics are so fun, we really like lunch out there.
    I was looking through your blog and read the wonderful story about your new puppy. We lost out standard poodle
    three years ago and I am still broken hearted. We are retirees who travel and my husband is correct that it isn’t practical for
    us to get another dog, but it’s so hard. I have to know how you keep everything so pristine with dogs laying on beds and
    furniture? I was in an upscale upholstery fabric store once and some lady asked what I was trying to match, I then asked her and she said her golden retriever because there was hair everywhere and she was tired of fighting it.
    Your posts made me feel so much better because I always let him on furniture and I know my non dog friends thought it was
    terrible! Good for you! I love your blog, but seeing those sweet puppies on furniture made me love you more.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      June 5, 2018 at 8:32 am

      Oh, thank you so much! I’m sorry for the loss of your standard poodle. I know how painful it is to lose a beloved pet. I wrote a post with some ideas for a clean home with pets: https://www.decorgolddesigns.com/clean-pets-clean-home/
      We also use a lot of throw blankets and baby gates when necessary. Our home is far from perfectly clean, but the love we have for our dogs outweighs the extra effort it takes to clean. Thank you reading my blog. It’s always wonderful to connect with others who love animals as we do! xoxo

      Reply

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