No matter what region of the world you live in, nor what weather is prominent there, you can design a terrace to take you to Tuscany each time you dine at home. Create your very own Italian dining space with the right terrace furnishings on which to offer your Italian cooking. Seat large numbers,serve many communal meals, and enjoy wine and laughter on your well-designed Italian terrace.These outdoor dining style tips are meant to get you under the Tuscan sun, regardless of where you live.
Enjoyable feasts
To recreate those iconic Italian moments of the loud and vibrant family meals, with emotions and food shared all around, you will need the proper seating. Get a large enough table to seat all the friends and family you want near with the Portofino Comfort 7 Piece Outdoor Stone Top Dining Set.With blue cushions and a natural stone top, this furniture features the warm colors of a Tuscan day, and the traditional look that you would expect from an Italian cafe. This table is large enough to not only seat your whole party, but to hold all of your family-style dishes.
When family and friends are not over, add a Tuscan touch to your Dining Set by displaying pots of herbs on the table. A floral touch will bring out the natural and romantic look in your stone top table.
If you want an Italian dining experience that more or less mimics a balcony cafe, you should consider the Sol 3 Piece Bistro Set. This small table and chairs are brightly colored in blueto remind you of the sunny Italian skies. It is also the perfect size for a morning espresso and newspaper, or a quiet night with wine and music.
Don't forget that Italian nights are warm and inviting, so give yourself and your guests a feel for the Tuscan weather with theAura Copper Fire Bowl. This miniature fire bowl can be easily moved from one side of the patio to anotherto keep your party warm throughout the whole night. Also, its copper furnishings are reminiscent of the Old World charm that Italy holds.
Natural Italian
Aside from your furniture, it can be nice to add a little Italian feel to your patio and garden. Most traditional Tuscan terraces are laid in flagstone.Luckily, it can be a simple addition to make to your backyard. When it comes to plantings, adorn the patio with potted plants, olive trees preferably.The point is to give your backyard a lush and colorful perspective.If you happen to have hedges instead of a fence around your yard space, consider manicuring them to create a conical look, much like the gardens at Palazzo Piccolomini.
If you happen to have a pergolaabove your dining space, or are willing to install one, this is an ideal addition to an Italian terrace.