In our beautiful Australian climate, we are lucky enough to be able to entertain outdoors most of the year. To elevate an outdoor entertaining area in your home or on your boat, there are many elegant or fun options available. And it doesn’t have to be complicated; you can keep it simple and transform an outdoor space into a luxurious retreat.
1. Floral centrepiece
A floral arrangement is a classic and simple way to decorate an outdoor table. It can provide both colour and fragrance and you can add a personal touch by arranging flowers from your garden. Styling the flowers with a GUAXS coloured vase can add extra interest and dimension to a tablescape. Add a modern twist to a floral centrepiece by transforming a non-conventional item to a vase. For example, the Transat Silver Ice Bucket is an elegant and surprising option to use as a vase.
2. Fruit Bowl
Another way to elevate your outdoor entertaining with a burst of colour is styling the table with a decorative bowl filled with seasonal fruit. The mixture of colours and textures creates an eye-catching centerpiece, but is also functional.
3. Elegant Glassware
Next, you can introduce interesting glassware to your outdoor space to provide sophistication and style to the overall look and experience. Not only does it add a touch of elegance, but it also gives you a chance to get creative. For example, our NasonMoretti Murano Glassware is available in a range of different colours that can be mixed and matched creating depth and interest to a table setting.
4. Lanterns to add an extra touch
Lanterns are a fantastic addition to your outdoor table setting and help create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Lanterns can be used as a centrepiece, or scattered in the surrounding areas or placed along a set of stairs. When filled with lit candles, they can provide a lovely cozy ambience. To enhance the look, consider grouping a few lanterns of varying heights, which will add contrast and dimension. If you’re enjoying a quiet night in with friends or hosting a large outdoor dinner party, lanterns will elevate the surrounding outdoor space with sophistication and an element of relaxation.
5. Alternative options to outdoor glassware
If there are concerns about using glass outdoors, Mario Luca Guisti makes beautiful looking “synthetic crystal’’ pieces. They are very versatile and are a perfect match for both interiors or exteriors; by the pool or for decorating the deck of a boat. Their gorgeous creations make elegance accessible, allowing classic objects and shapes to become more frivolous and fun.
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