Summer entertaining is meant to be unique. Experiment with centrepieces by using bold wallpaper as table runners, and give a traditional wooden table a refresh, with a colour pop of paint. Style director Louise Hilsz shares her style to help inspire your creative side ready for the season of outdoor dining ahead.

FLORAL

Resene 36518-1 wallpaper. Table and bowl painted in Resene Princess. Cutlery and plate painted in Resene Party Zone. Available from Resene ColorShops.

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Versace Floralia 2 Piece Set, $839. Waterford Jeff Leathem Icon DOF Amethyst Pair, $349. Cutipol Goa Cutlery Set - 24 Piece, $735. Hay Porcelain Rainbow Plate, $26.

SEASIDE

Resene 289595 wallpaper . Table painted in Resene Eighth Pearl Lustre. Cutlery and plate painted in Resene Glorious. Available from Resene ColorShops.

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Naibu Waves & Snapper Sushi mug, $19. Villeroy & Boch Montauk Beachside Salad Plate, $35. Doiy Taiyaki tea infuser mug, $49. Pols Potten Mixed Cuttings Glass Tumblers - Set of 6, $169.

TROPICAL

Resene 69803 wallpaper. Table painted in Resene Bluetooth. Plate and cutlery painted in Resene Parsley. Bowl painted in Resene Kaitoke Green. Available from Resene ColorShops.

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Bordallo Pinheiro Bannana Leaf plate, $109. Working Glass Small Deep cup, $6. Guzzini Tiffany Pitcher, $35. Bugatti Glamour 24 Piece Cutlery Set - Apple Green, $249.