13 Rental Living Tips To Take Your Outdoor Entertainment Up A Notch

Although the typical summer months are over, outdoor activities and entertainment are still thriving. Yet all the outdoor entertainments have been done already so what's a few ways to switch it up from other parties?

How do you make it so that your guests are surprised when they visit because it’s different than what they usually see? Don’t worry, we went on a search of how to spice up your outdoor entertaining!

Searching through all the different topics, opinions, and ideas for rental living outdoor events, we finally came across a few that we thought were worthy.

*SPOILER ALERT* -- maybe take it inside once in awhile. So, whether you are planning a family-friendly barbecue blow-out or a sophisticated evening party on the patio, you can take your entertaining up a notch with these 13 easy rental living tips.

Bring the Indoors Out

Don’t discount easy-to-move indoor furniture and décor! They lend a funky feel and make outdoor spaces comfier:

1. Set up an impromptu drinks station near your seating area with a mobile cart or console table.
2. Arrange couch cushions and poufs on a large blanket to create a cozy conversation nook.
3. Create a backyard living room with a cot or futon layered with pillows, a throw rug, and light side chairs.
4. Set your picnic table with a pretty patterned tablecloth and mismatched china and dishes for a fun, shabby chic feel.
5. Need extra dining seating? Use small throw pillows to soften patio seats, and mix in dining chairs.
6. Hang a small chandelier above an outdoor table for make-a-statement wow 

Deal with Pests and Breezes

They’re part of the great outdoors! Best to have a plan:

7. Ring the eating and seating area with citronella torches or candles to light after dark. You can also purchase this rechargeable mosquito repeller!
8. Keep tablecloths from blowing about; pin a sandwich baggie filled with dry beans to inside corners.
9. Use upside-down mesh colanders to cover bee friendly dishes.
10. Place your salads and simple scooped food like fruits in oversize clear jars with lids.
11. Tuck bug repellant wipes and sprays into a pretty pail for easy guest access. Add sunscreen for extra thoughtfulness.

Night Entertainment Must-Haves

Planning your entertainment for night time to avoid the hottest parts of the day? Make sure you have these must-haves.

12. S’mores bar - everything ready to go for your guests to make the tasty chocolate sandwiches over a fire.
13. String lights either  across your backyard, fence, or wrapped them around a few trees to make sure everyone can see.

There you have it, thirteen ways you can take your rental living outdoor entertainment up a notch! More than anything people love to just hang out with good company and eat good food. If you have both then the rest is just extras that make people enjoy your parties more than a regular get-together. 

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