Enjoy summer from your very own backyard dining room. Here are a few ideas about how to set it up.
Thomas J. Story
You don’t need a desert rooftop to recreate this dining terrace from a Tucson Airbnb—instead, grab some string lights and durable textiles to create a cozy ambiance in your outdoor dining space.
Thomas J. Story
This Craftsman patio blends the indoor and outdoor thanks to the stacking slider doors. Bringing a dining space close to the backyard doorway makes it easy to serve meals or pop outside anytime.
Swiley Interior Photography
This seamless banquette makes this desert dining area pop, but two benches connected at the corners can recreate the same experience in any backyard.
Thomas J. Story
Enjoy space for ten while keeping it easy to manage. Metal chairs with a fun paint color, like in this Sonoma backyard, are easy to keep clean while adding a pop of style.
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This blocky style was actually made by this Long Beach homeowner’s husband, but is easy to recreate by taking a table and bench set and adding a fun chair for the head of the table.
Skip the boring chairs and try cement stools instead like at this Palm Springs A-frame, with cushions to add a touch of comfort.
Thomas J. Story
The real thing a backyard dining space needs? Tons of plants and floral arrangements. Add fresh flowers from your yard to arrangements on the table, and place the table near your favorite lush backdrop.
