English Lessons: 3 Looks for Your Patio

Three outside dining areas capture the essence of the French vacation with glamorous hot pinks, vibrant Riviera blues, and zesty lime for sophisticated city chic.

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Paris Vogue

Perfect for courtyards and town house gardens, a large folding screen acts as both a windshield and a cocoon around a contemporary dining area. Bold black and white stripes contrast dramatically with the bright lime green of the table and bench, creating the ultimate design statement.

HOW TO MAKE IT WORK
• Restrict your scheme to two or three strong but contrasting colours.
• Bench seating is great for encouraging conviviality.
• The inimitable silhouettes of orchids create chic centrepieces, spaced across the table for maximum impact.
• Large, crisp cotton napkins, also in black and white, are an easy way to enhance the black and white theme.
• Make sure that both the screen fabric and the furniture you use are suitable for outdoor use.