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Fine Furniture Design Biltmore Collection\u00a0: Dining Al Fresco has never been this stylish.<\/p><\/div>\n

What comes to your mind when you see people dining outdoors? Especially when you see candelabra, elegant chinaware, crystal glasses, and silver cutlery, there is nothing that can prevent you from thinking elegance<\/em>, right?<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not a huge fan of casual dining then an al fresco setting is perfect for you. As soon as spring and summer come up, you should seriously think about bringing your family outdoors to enjoy a little breeze and a view of the stars as you laugh and dine.<\/p>\n

Take the time to research about al fresco dining and you would actually be surprised that more customers prefer to reserve outdoor tables. Some even wait as long as half an hour just to get an outdoor setting.<\/p>\n

Taking advantage of skyline views, sunset, waterfront sceneries, and people talking means you\u2019re ready to drink in a little energy even while you\u2019re relaxing and dining with your loved ones or a special someone.<\/p>\n

Al Fresco Dining Factors<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are inevitable factors to consider when you want to dine outdoors. First off, the weather. Imagine enjoying your well done steak only to be soaked in torrential rains later. There\u2019s nothing cool <\/em>about that (al fresco is the borrowed Italian term for in the cool air).<\/p>\n

Another thing that you should look into are the things that you companions want. There are people who do not feel comfortable eating al fresco. Though there may be amazing views, the noise level might get to them or the wait time could bother them. Still, there are those who want to have a TV screen in front of them while they\u2019re dining. Consider these things when you want to set up al fresco dining.<\/p>\n

Functional and Stylish Al Fresco Dining Area <\/strong><\/p>\n

Just as you would decorate the interiors of your home, you should also consider what theme to use outdoors. Set up a Mediterranean courtyard by having a stucco fireplace as the focal point. Have the dining table in front of this lovely fireplace \u2013 be sure to put it dead center \u2013 then create classic symmetry by having the chairs arranged around the table.<\/p>\n

You can also go for the Victorian look by adding some historic details such as some gray arbor frames. Put these by the fireplace to create an interesting focal point. After dining, you could even invite your guests to tour the rest of your garden.<\/p>\n

An Asian-inspired pergola can also be designed for this special dining area. Create a balanced look with mismatched chairs painted white. Find cushions that can be used to unify the look. If you want, you can even mix old and new stuff to achieve an eclectic design.<\/p>\n

If colors make you gaga, then you can also set up a colorful yet simple al fresh dining space. Dress up a round dining table with patterned tablecloth. Use a good number of equally colorful throw pillows and a fundamental centerpiece.<\/p>\n

You can also go neutral by adding a simple dining set and decorating with potted plants. Create this setup on your porch. If not, you can also have a white dining table paired with crystal candlesticks, white walls and white furnishings.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re feeling all romantic, you can also dine al fresco. Just add a basket weave canopy over the dining area, create subtle lighting, and use mismatched, wooden furniture pieces. This rustic look should create an elegant vibe.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now that the clouds have cleared, it\u2019s time to go out and enjoy the views. You don\u2019t just do this with hiking excursions or camping trips. Now, even when you\u2019re home, you can set up a dining area on the porch or right on the garden and get fortified with Vitamin D and have your mood boosted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What comes to your mind when you see people dining outdoors? Especially when you see candelabra, elegant chinaware, crystal glasses, and silver cutlery, there is nothing that can prevent you from thinking elegance, right? If you\u2019re not a huge fan of casual dining then an al fresco setting is perfect for you. As soon as [ read more… ]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,277,17,13],"tags":[2296,2297,1541,91,92],"yst_prominent_words":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4171"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4171"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4171\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4173,"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4171\/revisions\/4173"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4171"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4171"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4171"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=4171"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}