CELEBRATE THE SUMMER ALFRESCO STYLE

Alfresco dining and barbeque season has finally arrived and this summer my outdoor dining table has been inspired by nature’s verdant hues and some of the loveliest tabletop offerings available to celebrate the season. Every summer there seems to be more and more outdoor tabletop essentials to choose from. Designed in a vast array of durable materials in summery colours and patterns, it’s easy to create any style of alfresco dining experience you’re planning this summer, from special-occasion formal to everyday casual settings.

Whether you’re cooking and grilling indoors on your Thermador gas range or rangetop or outdoors on the barbeque, it’s time to celebrate the season dining outdoors in Alfresco style sharing favourite summertime meals all season long.

If you prefer grilling in a bug-free zone in a cool air conditioned kitchen then Thermador’s ranges and rangetops will make all your grilling wishes come true this summer. With their innovative interchangeable grill and griddle accessories it’s a snap to switch from making breakfast on the griddle to grilling a delicious meal all serve up alfresco with friends and family.

Enjoy grilling your favourite summer meals all season long from the comfort of your kitchen. Thermador’s 48-inch rangetop shown here is just one of many range and rangetop models that can accommodate the grill and griddle accessories.

Set a gorgeous outdoor dining table with no-worry tabletop essential that will impress your guests and make your food and outdoor dining experiences memorable. This unique green and white dinnerware set is made from sustainable Bamboo fibres that are resistant to mold and mildew and are biodegradable and compostable.

Photo courtesy theApolloBox

Make sure you have a selection of scratch- and shatter-proof, microwave and dishwasher-safe acrylic glasses for your worry-free alfresco dining and entertaining events. Choose clear drinkware to work with any colour scheme. Pottery Barn’s Molded Tritan© acrylic collection is dishwasher friendly.

Photo courtesy of Pottery Barn

Made of easy to clean recycled PVC vinyl these stunning Mediterranean Tile-patterned placemats by designer Maya Kunyevsky, founder of Beija-Flor, feature sage green accents to enhance any garden affair while adding a touch of natural elegance to the table. 12.75"L x 19.6"W

Photo by Rocky Luten courtesy Food52

Set the mood and light up your dining table with this ingenious rechargeable battery-powered LED table lamp that turns on, off and dims with the tap of a finger. It offers up to nine hours of illumination per charge. Made of powder coated aluminum in eight garden-inspired colours (dark green shown) the 15”H x 4.3” Poldina Pro lamp with its modern silhouette is designed for indoor and outdoor use and is safe to use in bathrooms and kitchens.

Photo courtesy Crate & Barrel