Entertain in Style - Opulent Dinner Parties

Ralph Lauren

Grand, glamorous and romantic this opulent outdoor dinner parties definitely have the ooh-aah factor.

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Entertain in Style - Dinner Parties with a European Flair

Providence Interior Design

These outdoor dinning designs have a distinct European flair to them.  They are subdued and romantic with a hint of rustic charm.

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Entertain in Style - Rustic Dinner Party

Thomas J Story

These outdoor dinner party designs are reminiscent of a picnic.

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Design 101 - Grow Some Shade

Desire to Inspire

This is a long-term shade option but if you have the time and the patience, live shade creates a very romantic setting that will change with the seasons.

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Design 101 - Bamboo Shade

Simon Upton

We've all seen them, those rolls of bamboo screen at the hardware and box stores.  I don't know about you, but I am immediately attracted to them but then think what on earth do I do with these?  What I know I don't want is to replicate that look of weathered and sagging bamboo screens on fence rows that I see often in backyards.  These images are great inspiration for using these rolls of bamboo screens in a very elegant way.

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I Spy - Global Style Lanterns

Simon Upton

Lanterns are not only a source of light but are a decorative accessory.  As an accessory lanterns can be a vehicle for introducing a design style to space.  In these examples lanterns in a global style set the design tone for these outdoor spaces.

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I Spy - Tabletop Lanterns

Source Unknown

Lanterns on dining and coffee tables create a great centerpiece. 

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I Spy - Floor Lanterns

Backen Gillam & Kroeger Architects

Lanterns placed on the ground can light a path or provide ambient light.

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I Spy - Large Lanterns

House of Anais

Lanterns not only provide a source of light in an outdoor space but are also decorative accessories.  In these examples large decorative lanterns make a statement.

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Design 101 - Neutral Molded Plastic Furniture

Michael Wee

Even in barley there colors such as white, grey and beige the shapes and lines of molded plastic furniture still pack a visual punch.

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