This summer is about sun, socializing, food and fun!!
For the fiscally fit, there is no limit to the activities that can happen at no better place than… your patio! All it takes is endless imagination and an eye for colour, texture and details that will make your patio come alive with personality and be the ultimate venue for entertaining.
The market is filled with a myriad of options for the average shopper to choose from. Once you decide on any variation of a theme, the world is your oyster.
Tropical treat From tiki torches and pineapple coasters, with neon colored magarita glasses and fun coloured table cloths, raffia place mats, the cutest bamboo umbrella toothpicks just for detail will make your backyard guests feel the instant Honolulu theme!
Moroccan allure This exotic look can be achieved by draping oodles of sheer fabric all over your patio’s ceilings, candles and lanterns, deep jewel toned cushions or chair seat pads, would all pull this
theme together.
Drama
Daring statements in Black and white bold stripe always succeed in adding drama to any decor. If your patio party is aiming for sophistication, head down that path, a band of contrasting black and white, black and white abstract motifs, black and white botanical prints, all line up nicely to make your guests feel like VIP’s in this setting.
White Orchids
White on white is on trend this summer. In the summer when the heat is on our “things we love to hate “ list , white becomes our new best friend… Some people absolutely love the clean feeling of an all-white setting, juxtaposed with the background greenery of your patio area. White wispy cabana fabric ultimately keeps the setting fresh. Throw in some potted white orchids and the ultimate touch of elegance will make you a delicate host who went all out for your intimate guests.
Tools Of The Trade
After you decide on the theme or the setting, don’t neglect the patio party essentials.The market has stepped up its game, serving up some very essential patio party accessories.
Galvanized drinks coolers – the new chic vintage look – is sharp and nostalgic, huge troughs with ice and chilled to perfection beers and wines is the new chic wine cooler. Don’t forget your placemats, theme coordinated of course, in every colour, shape and texture, you cannot go home without a few.
Tumblers in acrylic for hardy outdoor use comes in frosted versions, clear and coloured. Alternatives to that, no doubt, are hardy coloured cups. Knives and forks add their own bang and the newest cutest hardy plastic plates with details that can easily be mistaken for china.
Please remember to have endless supplies of napkins to keep your guests’ fingers clean post the barbecue ribs! The ultimate back yard grill is going to be a necessity the cook will need to work his or her magic; be sure to place that in a corner, not too far from the crowd but not front and centre. The smoke is not our friend; the smell is all we need. If you are having some friends over for a little eat up and a kick back with simple and casual
eating, drinking and listening to music, now is the time to pull something fun and easy together. Depending on your budget, prepping your patio for summer partying can be endless fun and a beautiful putting together of great items that will help you to enjoy the absolute bliss of summer days!
Enjoy this season, it’s the time when the weather is beautiful and perfect for lazy days in the backyard, grilling and chilling, make it extra delightful with a few decor touches that add detail and character! Friends and family will be delighted by the addition of these details. Prep your Patio today and make it the summer’s sensation!