9 Easy Hacks For an Instagram-Worthy Summer Party

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We're already planning our Summer barbecues, which is why we partnered with method for easy hacks that transform any outdoor space into a picture-perfect setting.
Getting together with friends over sizzling plates of delicious barbecue is what we look forward to over the Summer, which makes creating the right setting so important. And if you're feeling a bit overwhelmed with where to start, we have outdoor hacks that will make any space ready for an Instagram-worthy party. Just think sparkling lights and smart ways to serve your eats combined with a sprinkling of comfort items that will leave guests snapping.

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Create the Scene
Flickr user Wicker Paradise

Create the Scene

Give your existing outdoor furniture new life with your favorite throw pillows from indoors, setting a comfortable patio place to hang out. Along with a few decor items, like vases or candles, you can also add to your outdoor space with indoor plants — even a hanging chandelier. Disguise trash bins in wicker or raffia baskets, which keeps clutter out of sight.

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Use Your Holiday Lights in Summer
Flickr user Michael Peligro

Use Your Holiday Lights in Summer

Instead of packing those shimmering, cascading holiday lights, store them in a closet or garage so they're handy for setting the mood at your next barbecue. The hanging lights look so pretty against Summer foliage and cast just enough glow for guests to linger over postbarbecue drinks.

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Update Your Coasters
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Update Your Coasters

You can pick up cork coasters on the cheap and then personalize them with paint as a fun setting for your guests' drinks. Place them around outdoor tables for a touch of color.

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Give Old Sheets New Life
Flickr user Jason Gessner

Give Old Sheets New Life

Setting up an outdoor movie theater adds to any Summer barbecue and works for family gatherings when the adults need a little distraction for the little ones. And it's just about the best way to repurpose an old sheet after giving it a good washing.

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Serve Food on Cutting Boards
Flickr user Patrick Kuhl

Serve Food on Cutting Boards

Keep your food table classy and display barbecue on cutting boards. It looks so nice and makes it easy for guests to cut foods — especially if you're serving big meats or stacks of sausages. Wooden boards clean up easy and you can mix and match colors and wood textures for a unique look.

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Mood Lighting and Bug Repellent
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Mood Lighting and Bug Repellent

Turn old glass jars into sparkling, floating candleholders that also repel bothersome bugs with this easy DIY. And you can personalize them with your favorite scents and flowers for a stunning display.

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Simple Sippers
Flickr user jjagner

Simple Sippers

Pick up chalkboard labels and place them on mason jars for guests to use when enjoying drinks at your next bash. It saves guests from questioning if they have the right drink, and you won't be left searching for all those plastic cups when cleaning up!

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DIY Colorful Decorations
Flickr user Amie Fedora

DIY Colorful Decorations

A barbecue isn't a party without whimsical decorations, and you can easily toss together your own floating pom-poms. Follow these directions for making tons to hang around your outdoor space.

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Bring Your Table Outdoors
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Bring Your Table Outdoors

Not sure where to seat everyone? Bring your dining table outdoors and cover it with a waterproof tablecloth. This works if you need a bigger serving table too. Have fun with decorations and table settings, and you're ready to barbecue.

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Summer parties should be bright and beautiful. Color is an important part of the method brand and inspires what we do every day. For more bright and colorful party-planning ideas, check us out on Pinterest.

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