Every year outdoor tablescapes get better and better and summer 2023 is no exception. The shops are bursting with brilliant pieces to elevate your al fresco dining and impress your guests. From vintage, floral daisy print tableware, to the set up of a Moroccan souk to a woodland wonderland, Good Homes has got it covered.

1. Moroccan sunset tablescape

Create an outdoor tablescaping wonderland in your garden this summer, with this super chic set-up from B&M’s Superbloom Sun collection. Set the scene with an outdoor rug and some lanterns, then focus on the table. Within the Superbloom sun range are fun and flirty papaya prints, that you can buy in a chip and dip board (from £12), an outdoor cushion (from £10), and candlepots with gold lids (from £4).

2. Fruity tableware

Fun, fruity tableware never goes out of style and for your outdoor tablescaping this year, Next have come up with some super cute new designs. Reminiscent of the original ceramic cabbage bowls, Next have created some lovely melamine cabbage bowls for serving your summer salads in style (prices from £22 for two). They also have a picnic-friendly lemon platter (prices from £15) for the perfect way to display your canapes.

3. Forestscapes

Bring an if you go down to the woods today feel to your garden this summer with B&M’s cool Urban Eden range. Here natural materials are key to set the scene, think woven placemats (prices from £6 for two), wooden pizza boards for serving (prices from £6 each) and leaf shaped picnic plates (prices from £4 each).

4. Floral fancies

For a boho vintage vibe for your outdoor tablescape, Marks & Spencer has a brilliant range of individual floral pieces starting from £4. Try the daisy print pasta bowls (prices from £18 for a set of four), and the large daisy print picnic salad bowl (prices from £14).

5. Lantern love

Bring a fun and flirty feel to your outdoor tablescape this summer with these Moroccan style patterned lanterns that take inspiration from traditional tiles from Talking Tables. Prices start at £12 for a pack of three, and come in three different designs. Use the metal loop to hang them above your table, or in the trees or gazebo.

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