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CHANGE OF SCENE Make your alfresco area autumn-ready with some stylish outdoor updates
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MAKE THE MOST OF AUTUMN IN YOUR BACKYARD WITH SOME EASY, STYLISH UPDATES
Photography BELINDA MERRIE Styling SHELBY GEORGE
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PORTABLE BLANKET BASKET, SEE FROM PAGE 62
ABOVE Eden ‘Java’ 3m x 1.8m screen fencing, $30, I/N: 3040555. Protector ‘Jungle’ 1840mm x 940mm aluminium framed decorative panel in Charcoal, $203, I/N: 0036541. Mimosa ‘Solaris’ side table in Charcoal, $79.98, I/N: 0259892. Portable blanket basket, see from page 62 for DIY instructions. (Pots, from left) Tuscan Path ‘Octavia’ 30cm x 28cm pot in Hunter Green, $47.98, I/N: 0118051. Northcote Pottery ‘Maple Weave’ 22cm x 20cm pot in Charcoal, $32.98, I/N: 0239059. Party lights, for similar try Lytworx connectable low voltage indoor/outdoor LED party lights in Warm White, $59.90/pack of 10, I/N: 4352194. All other products, stylist’s own. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
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MAKE SURE ANY LIGHTS USED OUTSIDE ARE SUITABLE FOR EXTERIOR USE
Extend alfresco entertaining evenings with ambient lighting, heating and a stylish outdoor dining set
With an outdoor kitchen there’s no need to haul everything from indoors – all a cook needs is at hand
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OUTDOOR CHANDELIER, SEE FROM PAGE 62
†Available to order online and from the Special Orders Desk LEFT Matador ‘Palladium’ 4 burner barbecue kitchen, $1,699, I/N: 0173253†. (On barbecue kitchen) Arlec ‘Speckled’ 23cm flame effect solar LED lantern, $15, I/N: 0181794. Matador small barbecue grill basket, $19.95, I/N: 3171783. Marquee cross back dining chairs in Black, $69 each, I/N: 0233086. (On ground, from left) Sweet viburnum plant in Tuscan Path ‘Catalina’ 30cm x 27cm terracotta belly pot, $37.98, I/N: 0238839. Northcote Pottery ‘Wave’ 29.5 x 26.5cm cylinder pot in Sand, $64.98, I/N: 0096222. Tuscan Path ‘Jasper’ 46cm extra large pot in White, $87.98, I/N: 0119306. Party lights, for similar try Lytworx connectable low voltage indoor/outdoor LED party lights in Warm White, $30/pack of 20, I/N: 0118271. All plants sold separately. All other products, stylist’s own. Northcote Pottery ‘Wave’ 29.5cm cylinder pot in Sand, $64.98, I/N: 0096222.
Pittosporum ‘Golfball’ plant
in Tuscan Path ‘Catalina’ 30cm x 27cm terracotta belly pot, $37.98, I/N: 0238839. Tuscan Path ‘Jasper’ 46cm extra large pot in White, $87.98, I/N: 0119306. Hebe ‘Lavender Lass’ plant. All plants sold separately. All other products, stylist’s own. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
Glitzy yet practical, this boho chandelier makes a stylish statement
Hanging plant shelf, see from page 62 for DIY instructions. (On shelf) Solar Magic 67cm 3-in-1 solar lanterns (stakes removed), $30 each, I/N: 0269726. Boston fern plants in Respect ‘Green Earth’ 31cm hanging planters in Grey, $19.98 each, I/N: 0116131 (plants sold separately). All other products, stylist’s own.
Group sofas and occasional chairs in a cosy corner to create an irresistible conversation zone
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To help prevent pots on shelf from moving, try fixing in place with a mounting putty like Selley's Ezy Tack, $2.95/75g, I/N: 1210324
LEFT Tuscan Path ‘Jasper’ 46cm extra large pot in Rust, $87.98, I/N: 0119310. Mimosa ‘Solaris’ 3 seater aluminium lounges in White, $499 each, I/N: 0259881. Marquee ‘Acapulco’ chair in Olive, $35, I/N: 0179406. Tuscan Path ‘Jasper’ 46cm extra large pot in White, $87.98, I/N: 0119306. (On storage box) Tuscan Path ‘Oriental’ square lantern in White, $16.98, I/N: 2801260. Kentia palm plant. Aloe vera plant. Chinese money plant in Northcote Pottery ‘Primo Mod’ 23cm glazed egg pot in Copper, $18.98, I/N: 2832608. Tuscan Path ‘Octavia Hunter’ 40cm x 38cm medium concrete pot, $69.98, I/N: 0118055. (On table) Solar Magic 3-in-1 solar flame torch path light (stake removed), $30, I/N: 0269726. Holman 9L copper finish watering can, $25.99, I/N: 3121027. All plants sold separately. All other products, stylist’s own. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
