Is your current outdoor setting covered in cobwebs, with paint chipping off? Here’s our list of dreamy outdoor settings to inspire your alfresco entertaining this summer.Now’s the time to make sure your outdoor area is in tip-top shape, so you, your family and friends can enjoy evening meals and barbecues in the great outdoors.

It can be a considerable investment to purchase a backyard setting that you really love, but the absolute enjoyment you’ll receive in years to come will be so well worth every penny you spent.

1. Fenton & Fenton chairs

Fenton & Fenton’s summer outdoor range includes this mustard breeze chair, $390.

If you’re after pops of colour to brighten up your outdoor space, then it’s hard to go past these chairs from Fenton & Fenton.

Do yourself a favour and check out the entire summer range – it’ll have you making any excuse to dine outside, regardless of the weather.

2. Summer 17/18 range from Zanui

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Zanui’s belvedere beanbag ($178.95), sun umbrella ($219.95) and wellen deck chair ($161.82).

For ultimate outdoor relaxation this summer, take a gander at the fab range from Zanui.

We love the loud prints and the sunken beanbags – hello siesta time!

3. Trace modular lounge by Tait

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Tait’s Trace modular lounges designed by Adam Goodrum (POA).

Aussie design house Tait continues to have us drooling over its summer furniture range.

The outdoor modular range designed by Adam Goodrum harks back to ’70s glamour, yet remains ultra chic thanks to its refined colour palette.

4. Slabs by Design’s Obi concrete table

Obi dining table by Slabs by Design, $4,100.

For those that love a minimalist Scandi look, Slabs by Design’s sleek concrete table might be right up your alley.

The tables are lovingly handmade in Denmark and feature recycled teak legs. Lush.

5. Globe West’s concrete square table

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Globe West’s concrete square table, $1,790.

If you can’t add enough concrete-chic styling to your life, then this Globe West square dining table will take it to another level.

Made from solid concrete, it’s so on trend it hurts.

6. Banjooli armchair

The colourful Banjooli armchair from Moroso (POA).

For seriously sassy outdoor style, you can’t look past the gorgeous Banjooli armchair by Moroso.

It’s available in a range of colour pairings, so you can choose your poison to ensure your chairs clash perfectly with your existing outdoor furniture.