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Top tips for cosy outdoor entertaining this winter WITH some smart outdoor heating and clever backyard styling, you can enjoy fantastic outdoor entertaining in comfort and style all year round. Here, are some top tips for cosy outdoor entertaining this winter.
WARM, WINTER NIGHTS… With winter upon us, now is the time to get your entertainment area ready to spend cosy nights entertaining outdoors. Photo: Supplied.
GO NAKED Without a doubt, there’s nothing that warms your hands or your heart more on a winter’s day, than the inviting glow of a dancing naked flame. A real fire creates an eye-catching centrepiece for any outdoor space and provides a focal point around which to gather with family and friends when entertaining outdoors. A modern fire pit is a great outdoor heating solution, providing warmth combined with ambient style. FIRE STYLE When it comes to choosing a fire pit, consider the amount of space you have available. If you have a generous backyard and you are a regular outdoor entertainer, then opt for a good sized fire pit with a generously sized fire bowl. This will provide a bigger heat output over a wider distance and a longer burning time without the need to keep re-fuelling. If however, you have a small backyard, then it pays to go up in height, so opt for a vertical or cylindrical design style that will heat your area without taking up precious floor space.
COMFORT ZONE Unlike in summer where the barbeque can often take centre stage, in winter, it’s time for your fire pit to shine. The right design can be a beautiful focal point if your outdoor space is lacking that something special. When entertaining, arrange seating around the fire pit so everyone enjoys the warmth and entrancing flicker of the flames RUG UP Create a warm welcome for guests by providing blankets and throws for them to snuggle up under. Choose rich colours - think shades of orange, burnt amber and flames of red. Add coordinated cushions in sumptuous textures and lu xurious weaves to complete your comfort zone.
LIGHT THE WAY Set the mood for your winter soirée with pretty table lights, stylish hanging lamps and scented outdoor candles. Weave a string of paper lanterns through a tree or around a post or pillar to create a magical outdoor setting that will enchant your family and friends to create happy memories for many years to come.
Tackle your own DIY project DO YOU have a DIY project that you have been wanting to tackle? Bunnings Warehouse in Shepparton will be holding several DIY workshops for adults and kids during the month of June. Held every Saturday and Sunday, adult workshops will run at 11am, 12:30pm and 2pm, and will help give you the skills, inspiration and confidence to tackle DIY projects in your own home and garden. Kids DIY Workshop times vary so contact Bunnings Warehouse or visit Bunnings.com. au/yourstore for times. Drop into Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton at 225 Benalla Road or phone 5820 2200.
ADULTS DIY WORKSHOPS SATURDAY JUNE 3 & SUNDAY JUNE 4...............................................Gardening DIY SATURDAY JUNE 10 & SUNDAY JUNE 11 ...Save Energy & Water Around the Home SATURDAY JUNE 17 & SUNDAY JUNE 18 ..........................................Basic DIY Skills SATURDAY JUNE 24 & SUNDAY JUNE 25 ....................................Indoor Project DIY
KIDS DIY WORKSHOPS SATURDAY JUNE 3 & SUNDAY JUNE 4............................... World Environment Day SATURDAY JUNE 10 & SUNDAY JUNE 11 ...................................................Gardening SATURDAY JUNE 17 & SUNDAY JUNE 18 ....................................................Decorator SATURDAY JUNE 24 & SUNDAY JUNE 25 ............................................. Animal Craft Page 22 – The Adviser. Australia No. 1:1356 Wednesday, May 31, 2017
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