Creating the Perfect Alfresco Afternoon with Chyka Home

When we think of summer entertaining, long warm days, fresh food and delicious drinks come to mind

The warmer months are the perfect time to gather friends and family and enjoy all that summer has to offer, and a long alfresco afternoon is an idyllic way to catch up with loved ones and bask in the sun.

If you're looking for the perfect backyard setup, the Chyka Home range has you covered. From bright and bold colourways, to light linens and everything in between, summer alfresco dining is sorted.

If you're looking for some inspiration to get you started- you've come to the right place. We sat down with Chyka to hear all about her inspiration for her collection and her top tips for making it all come together this season.

Chyka's Italian inspiration

Bringing the Mediterranean feel into Chyka's collection was key for this season. Think lemons, seaside bliss and memories created with friends and family over a shared meal and perhaps a drink or two. As she tells us, Italians know how to embrace family and friends, good music and wine and all of this together makes for a perfect night. Bellissimo!

The great thing about bringing this alfresco dining theme to life is that you can use your Chyka Home items again and again all through the summer. This season is all about playing with your tones and textures and trying something new- so you will be wowing your guests for weeks to come.

The essentials

Start with a tablecloth, like Chyka's Gingham Tablecloth. The yellow is such a beautiful pop of colour and really celebrates all things summer. Add a second tablecloth for contrast and to get creative with your patterns. The Chyka Home Lemon tablecloth is an exciting choice that will help tie everything together and whisk your guests away to the Amalfi Coast in a heartbeat.

Start to layer your plates and bowls. There's no right or wrong way to do this, so start experimenting and playing around with what suits your table.

Try matching the Chyka Home Scalloped Dinner Plate with a Chyka Ridge Side Plate. The added texture on the plate adds an element of adventure to your alfresco table.

Or, if you're after something a little more cohesive, Chyka's range of lemon tableware like the Chyka Home Lemon Salad Plate and a Lemon Napkin will help tie everything together perfectly. Lemony cocktails encouraged!

A shiny chrome cutlery set with that little bit of extra flare never goes astray either. It's great to have an extra set for guests and dinner parties, so you are sorted for any type of entertaining all season long.

Chyka's tips for going bold

If you're nervous about such bold combinations, don't fret. Experimenting with your alfresco table and mixing and matching can create the happiest of accidents. Chyka's advice is not to be afraid and have a play around with things to see what goes together. Having things that aren't 'meant' to go together but sometimes just work, is such a joyous experience.

Alfresco dining is all about enjoying that time together, so make sure your guests are comfortable. Opting for some cushions or even a throw when the sun starts to disappear is the perfect way to make sure your alfresco afternoon isn't cut short.

A final word of advice from Chyka is don't do perfection, because actually it's quite boring. So have fun, be bold and enjoy the summer alfresco dining with Chyka Home.

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