Beat the heat and enjoy your meals outdoors! There’s nothing like dining by the water; these refreshing poolside dining table ideas will keep you cool all summer. I’m sharing easy, budget-friendly poolside table ideas for your next dinner party. Entertaining doesn’t have to be expensive with these poolside decor ideas.
You don’t have to have a pool to create this poolside table ambiance. Reimagine your deck or patio with a poolside aesthetic. I’ll show you how.
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Poolside Dining Table Ideas
Dining outdoors in the summer is a casual and relaxed way to entertain. The dress code is easy, with guests wearing anything from bathing suit coverups to sundresses and sandals. Therefore, the poolside table decor can be just as relaxed. From a casual sit-down meal to buffet-style dining, your guests will enjoy the outdoor setting.
Supper Club
Today’s tablescape is part of our monthly Supper Club Series.
If you are joining us for the first time, we are a group of friends who love to entertain, and when entertaining in person wasn’t recommended, we started a virtual supper club in January 2021.
We are from different areas of the country, and it’s always fun to see each person’s interpretation of the monthly theme. Meet the Supper Club Hosts.
- Michele, Vintage Home Designs from Texas
- Jennifer, Midwest Life & Style from Nebraska
- Anne & AnnMarie, Simply 2 Mom’s from North Carolina
- I’m also from North Carolina.
This month, our guest hostess is Wendy from WM Design House, who is from California.
Poolside Decor Ideas
This month’s supper club theme is Just Smoke It, and the menu will revolve around smoked recipes. You can enjoy entertaining around the pool while the smoker does the work.
Y’all know that when planning for our supper club events, I like to stay within a budget and use items I already own to create my table decor. This month is no exception.
Second Hand Poolside Dining Table Find
First, we recently found a great second-hand outdoor table set. It’s perfect for a poolside table. Naturally, I couldn’t wait to decorate the table for the Smoke It dinner party.
The table is round and allows for seating of six. Perfect for our small pool area.
Thrifted and DIY Poolside Table Ideas
I used several thrifted poolside table ideas and my recent DIY block print napkins to decorate the table.
The woven placemats, silver water pitcher, napkin rings, and botanical plates are inexpensive thrifted finds. I was so excited when I ran across the Spode Botanical salad plates in a consignment shop. They inspired the colors of the DIY block print napkins and set a perfect tone for the poolside dining table.
A set of thrifted metal lanterns was given a fresh coat of white paint before flicker candles were added. They decorate the poolside bar which serves as an appetizer and cocktail station.
Hydrangea Centerpiece
To save money on the centerpiece, I used blue hydrangeas from my garden and filled a large ironstone vase with them. The red berries and baby’s breath are from Trader Joe’s.
The combination of red, white, and blue adds a patriotic feel to the tablescape.
A touch of green in the flowers draws the eye to the green botanicals in the Spode salad plates.
The Place Setting
The poolside dining table begins with woven placemats topped with white dinner plates.
The Spode salad plates have different botanical prints and colors to match the fun block-print napkins.
Simple white ceramic napkin rings don’t distract from the fun prints on the napkins. Casual bamboo silverware and plastic beaded wine glasses complete the poolside decor ideas.
Poolside Diner Party Without A Pool
No pool? No problem! Want to create a poolside dinner party but don’t have a pool? Here are some ideas to bring the poolside vibes to your party:
Beach Bash: Transport your guests to the seaside with sandcastle-building stations (use a sandbox!), colorful beach balls, inflatable palm trees, etc.
Splash Fun: Set up a few kiddie pools so guest can dip their feet and cool off. Add folding beach chairs around the pools.
Backyard Oasis: Create a relaxing and luxurious atmosphere with water-colored rugs, colorful throw pillows scattered around, and string lights overhead for a touch of magic.
Water Games: Fill balloons with water for water balloon fights or use water guns.
Beachy Vibes: Hang colorful beach towels on chairs, string up some seashell garlands, and scatter inflatable palm trees around the space. Encourage guests to wear beach attire such as bathing suits and coverups.
Poolside Games, Cocktails, and Appetizers
Even with the benefit of a pool, be sure to plan some poolside games. We like to set up Corn Hole Boards and a giant Jenga table. You can provide water guns, pool volleyball, and pool floats to keep your guests occupied. I also set up our poolside bar with a beverage station for cocktails and appetizers.
Be sure to check back on Saturday for the Supper Club menu and recipes. One of the desserts featured is the Easy Salted Caramel, Dark Chocolate Brownies with Candied Bacon recipe.
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I hope you enjoyed today’s poolside decor ideas. I look forward to sharing my next adventure with you.
Supper Club Tables
Now it’s time for the remaining hostesses to share their dining table ideas with you. Click the article title to follow along for more inspiration.
Wendy’s – How to Create A Simple Smokin Hot Table / Michele’s- Decorate a Red, White, & Blue Table
Jen’s How To Plan A Backyard Cookout / AnnMarie – 7 Perfect Summer Outdoor Table Ideas
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Wendy McMonigle
Thursday 27th of June 2024
Your poolside table is so pretty Rachel. I love the repurposed lanterns and the fresh blue hydrangeas so much.
Rachel
Friday 28th of June 2024
Wendy, Thank you for stopping by. I'm glad you liked this table setting.