The season of outdoor living is finally upon us!
From coast to coast May signifies the start of outdoor indulgences and fun al fresco parties that last long into the night.
While some may be put off by having to decorate their patio in order to dine outside, it's much easier than you think.
Here we look at some great inspiration images that will inspire you to create both daytime and nighttime al fresco dining areas.
One of the best ways to set up an al fresco dining area is to consider that it can and will be used once the sun sets. Since warm nights beckon us outside, it's great if you can have somewhere to dine and linger long into the night.
Outdoor party lights are reminiscent of your favorite parisian cafe and give the most beautiful glow to any outdoor space. They are fun, cool and casual all at once and require very little in the way of labor and installation.
To match the playful nature of the party lights, an equally fun dining set is the perfect thing to complete the scene. Opting for a bright red, mid-century inspired set makes the set up feel fresh, cool and unique.
This al fresco vignette feels like a secret cafe where you and your friends and family can escape and spend the warm summer nights.
During the hot summer days nothing is better than a cold glass of sangria in your own backyard. Setting up an al fresco dining area, even if you can't light it up, is so useful and will quickly become your favorite chill spot.
The outdoor dining vignette above is classic and approachable and is able to adapt to just about any personal style.
The classic bistro lines of these outdoor patio furniture sets will age very well season after season.
I love how the table shapes vary, creating the illusion of a small cafe setup which is also easily pushed together to create a larger dining space.
As you can see, these bistro sets take up such a little amount of room, they are a quick and easy way to create an al fresco dining area just about anywhere - the options are endless!
Images: Lamps Plus