Do you enjoy hosting dinner parties or delight in fine dining decor? Maybe you have a penchant for entertaining at home and want a few ways to spruce up your outdoor table and relaxation area. Whatever the reason for your curiosity, there are always a tips and tricks to help get, and keep, the creative juices flowing.
Choose a color scheme before you start designing your table layout. This will set the foundation for the decor you purchase and sets a sharper focus for your outdoor dining table aesthetic.
For an earthy appeal, try beige, soft browns and forest green. For a summer appeal, try bright yellows, oranges, and blues. If you’re having a winter shindig, try blues, whites and silvers to emulate the winter festivities, regardless of location.
Fresh flowers make for a stunning centerpiece. They can be arranged in many ways and are sure to add a soft ambiance. Plants work well to the same degree. Also, try adding fresh fruit as the centerpiece of the table to create visual interest. Not only will fruit add a pop of color, it’s also a tasty treat to go along with your meal.
It’s important to lay down a good visual foundation for your outdoor table decor. Do so by adding a lavish tablecloth. When choosing your table cloth, make sure it’s made of quality material and is good for outdoor use. Try bright pigments to give your dining table a bold splash. Also, try mixing and matching colors and patterns to make the decor dazzle.
Are you preparing for a special event and want to create a ravishing table design? Transform your outdoor space by adding elegant glassware and keeping the color scheme simplistic. Garnish the center of the table with vibrant flower combinations.
Decorating an outdoor table can really set the scene for your next dinner party. Once you have a theme in mind, pick out flowers and plants that best fit the vibe you’re going for.
As a lifelong resident of Litchfield County, Heather is quite familiar with the beautiful Northwest Corner of Connecticut. In partnership with her husband at Turri, Inc., in Torrington, she managed and grew a 30+ employee electrical contracting firm that served both the residential, commercial and industrial industries. Currently residing in Goshen she hopes to transfer and utilize many of the skills she learned in contracting to the real estate industry.
Knowing how a vital community relies on its volunteers, Heather spent many hours in several capacities at local organizations that she admires. She serves on the Woodridge Lake Finance Committee and House Committee, Victoria Court Condominium Association (secretary) and Educating Canines Assisting with Disabilities (volunteer and nursery mom). Heather has also been involved with Goshen Community Care & Hospice (president of board of directors), Warner Theatre (board of directors), LARC (volunteer), Festival of Trees (founder), the Northwest Chamber of Commerce, and Goshen Business Circle. Heather also served as Vice President of Woodridge Lake’s Board of Directors.
In Heather’s spare time, she enjoys spending time with family usually in an active way by playing tennis, golf, boating, hiking and skiing.
Heather is honored to be a part of the E.J. Murphy team and hopes you will contact her with any of your real estate needs.
