It might not be summer at the moment, but it is the perfect time to get into the garden and start planning the perfect summer outdoor entertaining area.
Here are must-haves that will help you feel cool and breezy, come party time. Come on summer...
Making room for entertaining
True to the South African lifestyle, outdoor life means a braai or enjoy a meal in the open air. Space to serve food and drinks, and if you’re eating outdoors, space to enjoy your meal, is vital, so ensure that you have enough table space, or supplement it with side tables and trays.
A shady spot
A pergola can cast enough shade to make a warm afternoon perfectly enjoyable or if you still need additional protection, you can install a retractable shade cover to guard against any unwanted wind. Some shade covers will even protect you from light rain, perfect for those unpredictable summer storms.
For all year round entertaining
If you are turning your garden into an extension of your indoor living space you will want to use this as much as possible, even during the cooler months of the year. Adding a fire pit not only adds a unique feature to outdoors but also creates a place to sit and relax when the weather cools.
Ring burner is high in efficiency and allows for wide heat spread.
- Lid for when not in use
- Pebbles provide infrared heating effect - Fire pebbles included
- Fits all 5/8 Bullnose cylinder valves
Bring the indoors outdoors
When setting up an outdoor living space, you want it to be just as comfortable as indoors. To create a comfortable space you are going to need furniture that is suited for outdoors, like these cool hanging chairs. It's a good idea to invest in covers for your furniture, if you don't have a covered patio or deck.
A garden swing or chair creates a relaxing place in the garden. You can make or buy one that is comfortable and lets you sit and swing with a comfortable book.
Accessories
If you intend to use the patio all year round, you are going to need to arrange for electrical points for lighting. Lighting fixtures can be solar and LED, along with different types, like path markers, spotlights and patio string lights.
Source: HomeDzine
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