For their “Summer Kitchens” issue, Remodelista editors revealed the elements of stylish outdoor entertaining.
1. A Pretty Linen Tablecloth
Above: No, you don’t need a tablecloth, but adding one makes a gathering feel more special. We love this tablecloth, unearthed by Julie, from Once Milano. See Object of Desire: New Summery Table Linens from Once Milano.
2. Extra Seating
Above: Keep lightweight stools, like the Frosta stools from Ikea (at right), for unexpected dinner guests. See the rest of this summery kitchen in Kitchen of the Week: A Photographer’s Flexible Studio Kitchen in Ojai Valley (And an Outdoor Shower, Too). Photograph by Victoria Pearson.
3. Nesting Bowls
Above: “A proper summer kitchen should never be without a good set of nesting bowls,” writes Fan in 8 Favorites: Artful Ceramic Nesting Bowls.
4. A Big Green Egg (or Two)
Above: The designers of this outdoor kitchen consider the updated Japanese kamado grill the “best outdoor cooker available.” See Steal This Look: The Ultimate Summery Outdoor Kitchen to find out how to nab one for yourself. Photograph by Matthew Williams from Gardenista: The Definitive Guide to Stylish Outdoor Spaces.
5. A Breathtaking View
Above: Not every outdoor space is going to have the views that Tenuta Borgia has, but a well-placed flowering shrub, like this bright bougainvillea, does wonders for lifting moods. To see the rest of this beautiful rental, see Vacation Dreaming: Elegant Simplicity on the Italian Island of Pantelleria.