Dining Outdoors: 50 Inspiring Ideas

1. Textiles

Evenings with family and friends, gathering around a small table on the terrace to enjoy a meal outdoors, grilling shashlik, sipping refreshing drinks, and having pleasant conversations. To make the space more welcoming, refresh your cushions, throws, or buy a new set of tablecloths and napkins — and the spot will transform beautifully!

2. Lighting

Instead of the usual, boring lamp that lights up your dacha's entrance and terrace, try something creative — small glowing lights hanging from the ceiling, bulbs in cages, or any other unique designer lamp. Alternatively, move your table and chairs to the lawn, run a cable, and hang a chandelier or small lamp from the nearest tree. Host a dinner under the open sky!

3. Patio

If you have a little space in front of your house, why not turn it into a patio? It can serve both as an aesthetic feature creating a unique atmosphere, and as a full shelter from rain. There are many designs: textile, wooden roof, thatched, or made from natural materials.

4. Canopy

A canopy differs from a patio in concept. Canopies are mostly made of fabric or tensioned textiles and serve mainly decorative purposes, creating a special ambiance. Installing a canopy on your dacha is a more affordable option than building a full patio.

5. Furniture

The most common change dacha owners make on their terraces is furniture. With today’s affordable prices, almost everyone can refresh their space without major expenses before the next season.

6. Plants

Breathe new life into your terrace by planting unique and unusual plants, vibrant flowers, seedlings of tomatoes or basil, or small fruit-bearing trees.

7. Decor

Refresh your terrace decor with beautiful candle holders, charming figurines, funny signs, bright planters, or flowerpots.