Have a swanky summer party
No matter how small your space
Play the sounds of summer: Break out your vinyl and go old-school with Crosley’s portable turntable. $79.95, crosleyradio.com (Crosley)
Get chefy: Upgrade your grilled veggies with Banner Butter’s flavored grilling butters. The Smoked Sea Salt flavor has the aromas of a cozy campfire, and Pepper Mash uses orange Fresno chiles to add a bit of heat. $58 for a set of six flavors, food52.com. (Food 52)
Set the mood: Ambience is important, so pick the right lighting. Ikea’s Borrby lantern holds a block candle for long-lasting illumination. $9.99, ikea.com (Ikea)
Get cozy: Build an outdoor room on your balcony with Ikea’s two-seat Solleron sofa. It’s made of plastic rattan and fade-resistant cushions to withstand the elements. $420, ikea.com (Ikea)
Get a classic with a twist: Make a statement with CB2’s Watermark brass bistro table. It seats two for dinner or works as a side table. $239, CB2.com (CB2)
Double up to save space: This one-gallon stacking drink dispenser efficiently holds two different libations. $89.95, crateandbarrel .com (Crate & Barrel)
Get durable and delightful dishes: Shatterproof melamine dishes are a must for outside parties. Pottery Barn’s Del Sol dinner plates bring a pop of color to your nosh. $29 for a set of four, potterybarn.com (Pottery Barn)
Think you can’t host a sublime summer soiree because you only have a balcony? Nonsense.
Just because you don’t have a backyard doesn’t mean you have to forgo entertaining outside. You just have to think strategically. Consider this your step-by-step guide to creating a beautiful outdoor space efficiently and inexpensively. Here’s what you need for a great summer party, no matter how small your space.
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