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At last, this is the summer of gathering and entertaining. “The huge changes in how we use our homes has reached outdoor entertaining as well,” says Mark Warfield of Stelle, Lomont, Rouhani Architects. “Outdoor furniture is no longer just light tables and stackable chairs brought out a few times a year. Today’s pieces are bigger, plusher and more permanent — benefiting in advances in weatherproof fabric technology. Basic grills have given way to advanced pizza ovens, or even full outdoor kitchens. Heat lamps are now commonplace. All these changes in service of extending summer entertaining outside well into the shoulder seasons and beyond.”


DIY Pizza
Become your own pizzaiolo. Ooni outdoor pizza oven, Karu 12, multi fuel. $399.  ooni.com 
Beyond the Grill
Westport Outdoor Kitchen Collection in Aluminum. Multiple components can be configured as desired. $1,999 to $5,499  frontgate.com 
Alfresco Dining
Crate and Barrel Range Melamine Dinnerware designed by Leanne Ford. Dinner plate $12.95, salad plate and bowl $10.95 each.  crateandbarrel.com
Comfortable Conversation
Modular outdoor furniture — St. Kitts five piece modular set in weathered teak. Pieces start at $2,299. Set is $10,596. If entire set purchased there is a $2K discount plus free shipping.   frontgate.com
Belly Up to the Cart
An outdoor bar cart is an ideal self-service station for cocktail parties or patio dinners. Westport Console with beverage tub in aluminum. $2,499  frontgate.com