It's summertime and you want to make the most of your back yard or porch. So why not throw the best outdoor party your loved ones have ever seen? Whether you want to host a classy dinner party under the stars or an informal, fun cookout with lots of mingling and laughs, you'll need to have the right decorations, furniture, and plans to throw the perfect outdoor bash. Therefore, here are a few key secrets you need to know to host the best party your friends and family will attend all summer long:
Think about the lighting
You don't want to light up your cookout or dinner party with your single porch light or security lighting, do you? Meanwhile, you don't want your guests to have to squint to even see their carefully prepared meal or knock over their drinks because they can't find them. If you have trees in your backyard, consider hanging up tea lights or paper lanterns, or maybe planting tiki torches around your space if the event is less formal. There are also plenty of solar-powered lanterns you can set up outside your home to light up your space without having to suffer the extra utility expenses.
What about an area rug?
An outdoor area rug for your back porch is a great idea to help give your party the perfect comfortable feeling it needs. Not only will a stylish pattern brighten up your space, but it will also impress your guests! Worried about wine or other food stains? Don't get any rug and throw it outside, be sure to invest in a high-quality outdoor rug which is stain-resistant and will clean easily. Meanwhile, if you happen to experience a few unexpected sprinkles, your high-quality outdoor rug should be drainable & water-resistant to avoid mold and UV resistant to avoid fading and damage from those sunny days .
Don't forget about seating and tables
As your gathering will most likely involve food or drinks, you'll want to provide ample furniture for your guests to fully enjoy themselves. Don't let your grandma eat her hotdog standing up. Set out a few lawn chairs and patio furniture for people to socialize and rest when they need to. For an outdoor dinner party, you'll need to provide an outdoor table that will seat all of your friends and family comfortably.
Make sure to arrange your furniture in pods or small groups in different locations like the porch, in the yard, around the firepit, or next to the food/drink/game area to encourage mingling and conversation.
Come to Arwood's Furniture & Mattress, Missouri's LARGEST Furniture Store! We are a proud, family-owned business that wants to see you find some of today's best affordable furniture to comfortably furnish your backyard or back porch this season for your next dinner party or cookout. Contact us today to learn more about any future outdoor patio furniture sales!
