Outdoor Living
Exterior style
Outdoor living is an absolute essential in any Kiwi home, it’s in our DNA that we love spending time outdoors, making the most of our exceptional summer climate with friends and family.
Cultivating the perfect outdoor space for your unique home space can increase the utilities in your house like nothing else, producing new ways in which you and your family eat, relax, play, create and live. The thing about a great outdoor living area is that it can be taken advantage of year-round, dispelling traditional ideas that it can only be utilised in the warmer months. Why not take the time to make your home a true sanctuary and plan the outdoor living area you’ve been dreaming of? These simple design tips and tricks will help you transform your outdoor area regardless of time, space or budget.
Functionality and personalisation The basis of any great outdoor area is the furniture pieces you decide to use.
Creating great outdoor living areas By Megan Dunn
Many people get stuck in the trap of thinking they must have multiple pieces of different styles of furniture in their one space, for example, a lounge set and a dining table. If your space is big enough that it allows for this - that is wonderful however, if you are working with a smaller space, selecting one is more than enough and ensures the space is not overpowered by cluttered furniture. The aspect that is the most important thing here is functionality. Take a step back and consider what furniture suits your family needs; what sort of furniture you are all most likely to use. If you all appreciate the routine of sitting down at the dinner table for meals or in contrast prefer the casual aspect of relaxing on the sofa for meal times
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