Brian Patrick Flynn Atlanta

Ready to move your entertaining outside? Brian shows how to turn a carport into a chic outside dining room. DIY: Turn Your Carport Into an Outdoor Dining Room

Step 12: The last step is to set the table. It may sound obvious, but flowers are that finishing touch that really pulls it all together. To make supermarket flowers work, simply buy a few bunches of the same species in different colors, remove the filler, then place them in a vase. If your friends ask where you got the impressive bouquet, tell them "from the most expensive florist in town."

Houzz contributor Brian Patrick Flynn transformed his own decidedly uneventful carport into a fabulous party hot spot with a little elbow grease.

Et voila! You'd never even think about the table underneath upon entering this party oasis.

This is a carport with a painted concrete floor, custom curtains and a few paper lanterns. Impressive, right? The way everything works with the color of the exterior wall is brilliant. How to Turn a Carport Into an Outdoor Party Room

Choose invitations that set the mood. No, I’m not talking about handmade paper invitations. Those take up too much time that none of us have. Thank goodness for electronic invitations from companies such as Evite, Paperless Post, Punchbowl and tinyprints.Each of my children can invite only as many friends as will fit around the dining table. That makes for a grand total of no more than eight kids.

To me, a carport is often an eyesore, but this one has become great additional living space with the creative use of several simple elements. Three different colors of garage floor paint create a very durable “rug” underfoot. Colorful Japanese lanterns hung by string and lit by battery-operated tea lights make for easy lighting without having to hire an electrician. (Yeah!) Simple curtains (they could even be shower curtains) hung on a galvanized pipe rod can be closed against nosy neighbors. Careful attention should be given to the comfort of garage sale chairs. Paint can always remedy a bad finish, but comfort is intrinsic and important for hospitality, so make sure the chairs have a comfy seat. Some flowers and a perky tablecloth complete the transformation.Read more about this carport

Carport renovated into outdoor dining space.

Could easily convert carport to dining area

siding colors and outdoor drapes under carport

gorgeous, bright outdoor dining spot