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Designing the Perfect Summer Patio
Outdoor Entertaining
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Transform your backyard into the perfect summer entertaining space with a well-designed patio. Create an inviting outdoor oasis by blending Kiwi style with functionality.
Key tips include:
- Using native plants like Pohutukawa
- Choosing weather-resistant furniture
- Adding essential shade with pergolas or umbrellas
- Incorporating a fire pit for warmth and ambience
By treating your patio as an extension of your home, you'll have the ideal spot for every summer gathering.
1. Embrace the natural beauty of Aotearoa
2. Incorporate comfortable and stylish furniture
3. Al fresco dining: outdoor entertaining NZ style
A Louvretec Retract Roof allows for the deck area to be completely open to the sky or sheltered from the elements. When closed, the fins on the roofs can be angled to filter the light. Photo: Home Magazine
4. Patio design inspiration: themed decor
5. Shade and shelter
This once dated outdoor area received an elegant makeover. Now with a striking shelter, sculptural fence and outdoor speakers it’s the ultimate entertaining space. Photo: Simon Devitt
6. Add fire for ambience and warmth
7. Practical considerations
8. Outdoor living spaces: bringing the indoors out
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