Alfresco Dining Essentials

Hollie Dingsdale

4 years ago

Whether you simply can’t get a booking or you aren’t feeling quite comfortable enough to head to a restaurant just yet – alfresco dining is in this Spring, so why not make the most of it from home?

Get set to level up your aesthetics with the PLT dÃ©cor range. We’re talking feed worthy vibes for your garden get together, date night goals at dusk and even last minute must-haves incase the girls call round for a cocktail or two. This Spring season, we’re all about alfresco!

Start with the basics

Once you have your outdoor location sorted, it’s time to make it cosy. Pile up the blankets, throws and even a couple of cushions for serious chilled out vibes.

CREAM WAFFLE THROW

BEIGE DIAMOND TASSEL THROW

CREAM VELVET FILLED CUSHION WITH CONTRAST PIPING

Light it up

Depending on what time in the day your dining, adding lights could really set the mood. Create minimal vibes with the foliage string lights or allow the cork bottle lights to become a table center piece.

FOLIAGE STRING LIGHTS

CORK BOTTLE LIGHTS

ROSE GOLD LED STRING TABLE LIGHTS

Botanical

Next is to add in all the greenery to your alfresco set-up! It will feel like you’ve jetted off to warmer settings in no time at all – simply swap those palms for planters!

CREAM ARTIFICIAL SINGLE DELPHINIUM

YELLOW ARTIFICIAL SINGLE GRASS WITH 3 BILLY BUTTON HEADS

BLACK CUBE PLANTER

WHITE ARTIFICIAL VIBURNUM

GREEN ARTIFICIAL SINGLE MONSTERA LEAF

Table setting = strong

Ok, we’ve set the scene so now it’s time for the table set up. Whether you’re wanting coasters for cocktails or bowls that are not only on trend but also perfect for snacks – we’ve got you girl!

WATER HYACINTH COASTERS SET OF 4

BLACK CHEVRON SEAGRASS BOWLS SET OF 2

BAMBOO BOWL

It’s all in the deets

Now is the time to add in those details that will really elevate your alfresco experience. Single stems in vases, reed diffusers – you know the vibe.

GREY GLASS ROUND VASE

GOLD TUBE FRAME VASE

YANKEE CANDLE HOME INSPIRATION REED DIFFUSER PINK ISLAND SUNSET

Candles can do no wrong

We mean it when we say, the more the merrier with candles! From trending silhouettes to scented classics – candles and alfresco dining are a perfect match.