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Copyright (c) 2012 Super A-Mart Whether you prefer cooking for your family, love entertaining crowds or just plain like to eat, having the right dining furniture makes meals more enjoyable. For summer dining, you want a setup that reflects both the light nature of the food and the comfortable atmosphere of a summer vacation home. Indoor Reworking your dining area for summer might be as simple as eating more of your meals in the breakfast nook rather than the dining room. Summer meals tend to be less complicated than winter ones and often feature fresh, chilled food in a rainbow of colours. Bright, contemporary furniture is a perfect match for these types of meals. Country and cottage colour schemes with creamy whites, pastel blues and soft yellows lighten up the dining area. Smaller tables and attractive curved chairs create an intimate meal experience reminiscent of a picnic. Add a few summery homewares and you'll be ready to serve up your favourite summer foods. Outdoor Outdoor dining is great on pleasant evenings. Having a reliable patio or picnic setup lets you bring meals outside whenever you want, so you never have to miss a minute of beautiful summer weather. When putting together your outdoor dining area, choose furniture that is not only attractive, but also sturdy. By using pieces that are built to last, you ensure that you'll have a beautiful place to sit and eat for many seasons to come. Outdoor areas may also require lighting, especially if you want to hold parties in the evening, so you should plan for this as well. Daily Dining If you don't want to invest in a whole new kitchen design just for the summer, opt for furniture that looks good with any kind of seasonal decor. White, light wood, pastels and mixtures of light and dark colours all work well for daily dining throughout the year. Once you have a reliable dining set, you can use themed homewares to create the appropriate atmosphere for the season. Summer Parties and Picnics Summertime entertaining calls for a special dining setup. Where you hold your party has an impact on the type of furniture you use. When eating on the patio or by the pool, consider using tables that include an umbrella to reduce glare and minimize sun exposure. If you're hosting a garden party or a picnic in the yard, traditional wooden picnic furniture makes for an attractive style. No matter where you prefer to dine in the summer, bright and breezy dining furniture styles are the way to go. You'll love the overall look, while family and friends will enjoy being able to relax and share good food in a comfortable setting. An Interior Design Consultant/Stylist for Super A-Mart- Australia's leading Furniture Retailer, Sam writes about interior design and loves to help people transform their homes, rooms and spaces into their ideal living spaces. You can read more of Sam's writing at the Super A-Mart Blog.
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