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How to prepare your house for a party

Outdoor entertaining area with table full of decorative items and a cubby house in the background on the grass area.
We'll give you some tips on how to set the scene and some good ways to personalise your party space.

 

Get creative with dinner table decor

If you're having a dinner party, a great tip is to make a table centrepiece with succulents and native cuttings. Whether you put them in mason jars, hessian or even old tea cups, they look great in whatever container you have. 

You can also decorate your table settings with cuttings from your garden such as sprigs of lavender or thyme tied with twine. 

Outdoor dining table with cutlery and crockery

Create a garden bar

If you're having an alfresco party, an outdoor garden bar or kitchen is a great idea. This can make it easier as you won't have to duck inside to serve your guests. Whether you want to go ahead and make one out of old pallets or simply decorate an outdoor table, you can't go wrong! You may also want to consider some outdoor heating for those cooler spring nights. 

Backyard with timber decking and a small bar

Lighten the mood with festoon lights

Whether you're inside or outside, festoon lighting will brighten up your place. You can wrap them around trees, hang on walls or fences and are perfect for hanging along the roof or between posts.

Festoon lights in a backyard

Fire up the BBQ

No matter how big your place is, you can still fire up the barbecue and cook a feast. If you have a small backyard or patio, a kettle barbecue is great. If you have a larger area, cooking on an outdoor kitchen or even a pizza oven is sure to impress.

What's next?

For more great ideas on outdoor entertaining, check out our D.I.Y. Advice or pop into your local Bunnings. 

 

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