20 Outdoor Rooms With Entertaining Flair

Some have fire features and grills — others, just a table and chairs. But all of these open-air rooms show guests a good time says, Annie Thornton, a Houzz Editorial Staff Member.  Thorton continues, outdoor entertaining, from lunch on the deck and happy hour at sunset to dinner by candlelight and fireside gatherings under the stars, embodies the summer season.  If you want to bring the party outside this summer, or you’re considering a backyard update, take a look at 20 great outdoor entertaining areas from Houzz.com’s  My Houzz series for ideas to help you get started. Read and see more: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29545168/list/20-outdoor-rooms-with-entertaining-flair

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