The garden received fresh hardscape and landscaping. Bordered by rose bushes, potted boxwoods, and Camilla trees, the heart of the garden makes for a well-loved entertaining hot spot. Teak outdoor furniture, rug, and pillows all from Ballard Design maintain the classic feel of the home's interior.

Rugs work the same outside as they do inside, providing a focal point and a base upon which to add layers and warm up a space. The well-coordinated rug, tablecloth and pillows paired with durable (and comfortable!) teak chairs work beautifully with the bushy green surroundings and simple votives spread about.

The elegant stripe of this white tablecloth pairs perfectly with the rest of the outdoor scheme. Without it, the design might fall short.

Outdoor rugs are a great way to define a space and make the outdoors feel more special.

In dryer climates, consider adding a rug beneath your furniture, especially for stone floors, which can be cooler. The rug will more comfortable on bare feet and ground the look as a whole.

White and blue stripes, along with white flowers, give way to a casual and cool setting, ideal for year-round gatherings.

8. If you're trying to figure out the best way to hold an impromptu outdoor dinner party, use this designer's solution as inspiration. Chic black and white textiles always look fresh and clean, and can dress up even the most casual outdoor space.

Striped rugs aren't just for inside your home. With a weather-resistant outdoor area rug, you can enjoy a punch of pattern on your patio as well.

1. Place a rug under your table. Ground your outdoor eating space with a bold, graphic, weather-resistant area rug. One benefit of dining outdoors: If there's a spill during dinner, simply pull out the hose and give your rug a good wash.

Spruce up your outside zone. If you have a yard or patio, be sure to have somewhere for people to sit — and if you have a table for al fresco dining, all the better! There is nothing wrong with a little staging, so go ahead and set your table for dinner before snapping the photos to go with your home's listing.

6. Lay a RugImagine this outdoor dining room without the rug. It would be just another picnic table.

Dinner party

material planter location

Eating area

Garden bricks

I like these pavers

Patio

Garden bed

Textiles!

Rug

Patio

Long table area for family eating

Pretty.

cement stone wall

So pretty

side patio on left side of the house

Size

Table cloth

current yard

wall

outdoor dining

the simplicity yet tasteful and chic

recessed patio for privacy

chair n table

outdoor rug

Outdoor rug to define the space

rectangle with wall

Sharp

Party

Navy blue wood

Private garden

Rugs for deck

Paves and retaining walls

Nice idea for table on ugly pool deck

raised garden beds along fence

Stone

alternative to screened in porch?

Patio

pavers and flower bed wall

tablecloth

with so many people downsizing.. this is an example of an inviting outdoor space..that has privacy..beautiful shrubs framing the area ..

Small garden, raised bed, and sitting wall

Table

pavers

Considerar alfombras

outdoor rug + greenery against fence

Mesa y sillas, jardinera

black and tan stripes with an accent color

Vision

Beds

Rrr

don't like this picture, but it includes an outdoor rug. Interesting idea

wall

Piso para el patio

Built up flower beds. If done a little differently it could be extra seating

Flowers and plants in the background

Pretty

rug with picnic table--otherwise: just another picnic table.

outside

dinner space vs. fire pit?

Rug is a cool idea for outside.

Pavers

Nice deck look

Deck frames with planters

Like the patio Idea

Colors

Love

Rug

Everything.

Yard

fence

Plants hugging fence

Nautical look.

stone floor & benches around edge

Tablescape

Candles

Table cloth

Patio design

Pretty

table setting

table

Wall

small and intimate patio

Table

Materas alrededor

Table setting

Smaller wallstones

patio dining

Flowers pots

NOTE BEDS

Dining nook

coole Möbel

paver wall

small space...nicely done...pots with hedges??

table setting

Outdoor area rug

Love!

every thing

small space dinning

Petit mur patio

It is low and compact!

folding teak chairs !!!

rug & matching pillow

stone

like this paver

Love the wall

stone wall around the sides can serve as planters.

Patio entertaining

Nautical

nice stripes

Love the graphic patio rug. Maybe I should do something bold like this rather than a neutral?

Dom

Outdoor dining table

The low wall

Outdoor

like retaining wall idea, also extra seating

Like the raised beds surrounding the patio

brick planters against wood fence?

Small garden

Patio grace

example where shrubs on left provide privacy. This creates a nice room.

a.kay

Garden

Black n white with striped rug

raised brick planters along wood fence

i like this concept as the patio area. The planter area built around. A table and plants on the wall.

floor material and planter box (up against Mira's wall?)

Wall

Small space

Stripes

mesa de comer redonda en madera con sillas de madera en el jardín

Patio

like the flower bed around the table

planter capri wall / patio

like the outdoor dining

Jardineras

wooden fence

Table decor

Table

Planter bix

pavers, striped carpet and pillows

Sillas

Like wider ledge for beds that people could sit on if they like

Place a rug under your table. Ground your outdoor eating space with a bold, graphic, weather-resistant area rug. One benefit of dining outdoors: If there's a spill during dinner, simply pull out the hose and give your rug a good wash

Rug

Low garden wall

O'Dowds

retaining wall with rug

divine!

I like the built up edge in the background; great for additional seating.

Patio tile

Interesting raised flowerbeds surrounding outdoor dining space

Wow. Who says that outdoor meals have to be 'casual' dining? This is elegant. The retaining wall set with candles makes a bold statement but doesnt feel oppressive.

Love the rug & room...great job

Patio

Outdoor rug

Jardineras

Love the coloring and nautical feel!

Everything

Space for dining

Tablecloth

Love the border shrubs

wall surround

Greek theme

Ambientacion para cenas/ partyes

great

Dvorište jastuk

perfect for outdoor dinner parties

need it all.

Great ideas for a condo courtyard

homey

small space

Patio

Oh my goodness!!!!! I'm in love.

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Table area

Ivy

Table setting

love the way this table looks

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Rug

6. Lay a Rug Imagine this outdoor dining room without the rug. It would be just another picnic table.

Out door living area

Border black and white

outdoor patio ideas

plants

I like the idea of a secluded court yard

Imagine this outdoor dining room without the rug. It would be just another picnic table.

Paver patio- darling small pavers