5 Tips for a Beautiful Summer Outdoor Entertaining Area

When people think of Summer time, there are a few outdoor activities that immediately come to mind: barbecues, days at the beach, and lazy evenings catching up with old friends under a warm night sky are just some of the summer highlights that everyone looks forward to. For a beautiful entertainment setting only a few simple purchases are necessary; get a few bright pillow cushions and soothing water fountains outdoors will suddenly become the new favorite place of your home. Here are a few tips for creating a beautiful and relaxing backyard atmosphere:

Elegant Focal Point: While it would be nice to have a large, perfectly manicured landscape at your disposal, you can make the most of whatever space you do have by creating a small but elegant focal point in your backyard. One effective way to do this is to install a fountain. Garden water fountains are not only beautiful to look at, but the running water also creates a serene environment, the epitome of a summer gathering.

Comfortable Seating: Create a cozy conversational area by providing plenty of seating for guests. Padded chairs are great for their mobility, but consider a few different types of seating for your outdoor area: a bench nestled near fragrant flowers or a swinging chair are distinct and memorable touches.  Add pops of color to your backyard by planting different kinds of shrubs that will flower throughout the season. Your table cloth and chair cushions easily add brightness to your backyard sanctuary, while lanterns or string lights add a whimsical, fairyland touch.

Color: No outdoor party is complete without food and drinks. What you serve doesn't have to be fancy, but you can make it feel elegant by providing a beautiful table top setting. In keeping with a fountain focal point, consider tabletop water fountains to make your backyard seem more like a botanical sanctuary. Or pluck a few colorful flowers and create small, scattered arrangements.

Table Setting: The best thing about a summer night is that it's warm enough to stay outdoors and keep socializing late into the evening. Make sure to keep the party under the stars by providing lighting in the form of lanterns, candles, or pathway installation. One must-have item: bug repellant candles - your guests will thank you!

So rather than spending a stuffy night indoor waterfall fountains, fragrant flowers, delicate lighting, and some comfy chairs are all it takes to ensure your guests have a good time in your backyard entertainment area.