4. Backyard barbecue. If you’re adding a new outdoor dining setup to your backyard but can’t decide where you’d like to put it, think about where guests naturally congregated at your last backyard bash. Were they drawn to a sunny spot at the back of the yard, or did they end up clustered around the outdoor grill? Chances are, the best place for your outdoor table is close to the house and right up where the action is. For example, in this Austin, Texas, backyard, the dining table is close to the grill — perfect for passing a kebab straight from the fire to the plate.
4. Backyard barbecue. If you’re adding a new outdoor dining setup to your backyard but can’t decide where you’d like to put it, think about where guests naturally congregated at your last backyard bash. Were they drawn to a sunny spot at the back of the yard, or did they end up clustered around the outdoor grill? Chances are, the best place for your outdoor table is close to the house and right up where the action is. For example, in this Austin, Texas, backyard, the dining table is close to the grill — perfect for passing a kebab straight from the fire to the plate.
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