Nothing beats a meal alfresco. Maybe it's because it can be such a novelty for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, but even if you get the benefit of good weather all year round, eating and drinking and hosting outdoors is such a joy. If you want to make the most of it, you want to have a setup that's suitable for both daytime and evening entertainment. The best outdoor spaces have that seamless flow from BBQ in the sun to drinks in the twilight. And the key to this transition is lighting.
Whether you already have outdoor dining spaces in your backyard or are looking to add one in, lighting should always be considered. And there are loads of options to suit whatever style of setup you are after from subtle built-in lights and cool outdoor pendants (a huge trend right now) to moveable lanterns and of course the classic string lights.
