13 Ways to Transform an Outdoor Dining Room for Spring

The outdoor space of this quaint Atlanta bungalow was updated with olive green paint and refreshed with neutral-toned drapery panels, low-maintenance furniture and splashes of spring hues.

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In its "before" state, the outdoor dining area of the bungalow was bland and unmemorable. The ill-fitting bistro table and red metal chairs were permanently removed, but the indoor-outdoor area rug and folding wooden chairs were kept to use in the new design.

Although the outdoor dining area has limited square footage, it feels much more spacious than it actually is because of a simple trick. To take the focus off the lack of space and instead focus on the height, designer Dan Faires installed indoor-outdoor draperies on galvanized metal conduit along the pergola.

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As the afternoon sun slowly fades, hurricanes outfitted with pillar candles provide ambience into the night. While fragrant pillar candles add a welcoming aroma to indoor spaces, they lose their affect when used outdoors. It's best to choose unscented candles for outdoor entertaining.