Set up your prettiest summer tablescape yet with these picks.

The best part about outdoor dining tablescapes is their inherent playfulness. Colourful wine glasses? Of course! Illustrated lobsters on your plates? Well, why not?

If you want to up your al fresco setup this summer, here's what you need. Don't forget to infuse some whimsical creativity with fresh flowers, tapered candles, and mood lighting. 

Tablecloth 

 

 

 

 

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Not only are tablecloths an easy way to get spills and crumbs off your deck or patio, they add a vibrant pop of colour to your tablescape. If you don't love the look of a full tablecloth, consider tossing on a table runner for an elegant flair.

Our picks:

Summer Stripes Vinyl Tablecloth, Simons, $7 (was $14)

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Meyer Lemon Tablecloth, Amazon, $22

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Placemats 

 

 

 

 

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Woven, linen, braided—there's no shortage of placemat styles! This underrated tablescape addition is an affordable and fun way to mix up your decor.

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Braided Trim Placemats, Simons, $24

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Glassware

 

 

 

 

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When it comes to outdoor cups, plastic or acrylic is typically the safer choice. That said, sometimes a backyard dinner party means pulling out the fancy glassware. 

Our picks:

Fluted Acrylic Drinking Glasses, West Elm, $6.40 to $57.60 (was $12 to $108)

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Embossed Floral Wine Glasses, Simons, $15

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Dinnerware sets

 

 

 

 

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Go for an acrylic or plastic set for your bowls and plates. They're heartier, more durable, and will last for seasons to come.

Our picks:

Puebla Outdoor Melamine Plates, Pottery Barn, $71

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Crustacean Plates, Simons, $17 (was $24)

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Napkins

 

 

 

 

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Reusable cotton or linen napkins are not only more environmentally-friendly, they add an instant dose of sophistication to your tablescape.

Our picks:

Scalloped-Edge Napkins, H&M, $17 (was $20)

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Fruits And Vegetables Napkins, Simons, $10

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