GIMME SHELTER Set up the ultimate outdoor room – three ways

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Gimme shelter

CREATE AN ELEGANT OUTDOOR ROOM FOR SUMMER DAYS AHEAD

Photography LOUISE ROCHE Styling KYLIE JACKES See following pages for product details

Get ready for long, lazy afternoons and sultry nights spent outdoors, as the daylight hours stretch and the mercury starts to rise. A gazebo is a great way to define an outside space while providing protection from the elements. We took a stylish, sleek structure and dressed it as three themed spaces for your inspiration.

PLANT IT

TERRARIUM, SEE PAGE 20

UNDERCOVER OPERATION

Provide protection from the sun and light rain with a pavilion in durable powder-coated aluminium. To view the wide range of gazebos available, visit bunnings.com.au. Turn to page 22 to see how we assembled and installed this Mimosa ‘Portsea’ 3m x 3m gazebo (check local council requirements for semi-permanent structures).

ABOVE AND LEFT Mimosa ‘Portsea’ 3m x 3m semi permanent louvre gazebo in Lava, $2,799, I/N: 0124007† (also available in White, I/N: 0283059†). Pillar 3m x 25mm curtain rods in Black, $31 each, I/N: 1284014. Whites Outdoor 150mm round hanging basket hooks in Black, $2.48, I/N: 3000239. Windoware ‘Claire’ 2230mm x 1200mm sheer organza curtains in White, $9.95 each, I/N: 0033165 (not available in WA).

Boho chill space

STYLE TIP

ROMANTIC SHEERS ADD A DREAMY FEEL THAT’S SO CONDUCIVE TO SNOOZING!

(Hanging plants, from left) assorted fern plants in Respect ‘Green Earth’ 31cm hanging planters in Grey, $19.98 each, I/N: 0116131, customised with Crafted 6mm macramé cord in Natural, $12.50/50m, I/N: 0323854. Victoria fern and rhipsalis plants in Gardman ‘Beehive’ 30cm powder coated hanging baskets in White, $10.98 each, I/N: 0188841. Kokodama 170mm hanging balls with peperomia plants. Mimosa 45cm timber side table, $99, I/N: 3190284, and ‘Malibu’ 3 seater lounge, $679, I/N: 0177353. (On side table) 5L half open terrarium bottle, $37.98, I/N: 0269231 (see page 20 for DIY instructions). Nylex ‘Alpine’ 750ml trigger garden sprayer, $6.98, I/N: 0273731. Home Bazar ‘Resort’ 80cm x 40cm rattan coffee table, $149, I/N: 0183694. (On coffee table) Lytworx colour changing LED flameless candle set with remote, $19.99/pack of 3, I/N: 0341456, and peperomia plant on Northcote Pottery Italian terracotta saucer (used as a tray), $17.38, I/N: 2856025. Bayliss ‘Dura’ 290cm x 200cm jute rug, $361, I/N: 6670900. (Plants on ground, from left) Golden cane palm plants in Northcote Pottery ‘Maxim’ 42cm drum pots in White, $78.08 each, I/N: 2930038, and (next to lounge) Tuscan Path ‘Harper’ 54cm egg pot in White, $133.10, I/N: 0252490. Peace lily plant in Tuscan Path ‘Harper’ 31cm egg pot in White, $48.38, I/N: 0252487. Bird’s nest fern plant in Tuscan Path ‘Harper’ 26cm egg pot in White, $30.78, I/N: 0252485. Cordyline plant in Northcote Pottery ‘Terrazzo’ 37cm self watering pot in White, $29.90, I/N: 0088216. All plants (except hanging balls) sold separately. Rectangular and floor cushions and throw, Adairs, adairs.com.au. Square cushions, Target, target.com.au. All other products, stylist’s own. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.

Great entertainer

Keep the colour palette of your scheme restrained to create a harmonious feel

Mimosa ‘Portsea’ 3m x 3m semi permanent louvre gazebo in Lava, $2,799, I/N: 0124007†. Lytworx LED filament solar and USB festoon lights, $69.65/pack of 10, I/N: 0201015. Jumbuck ‘Stardom II’ 4 burner barbecue, $349, I/N: 0256476. Marquee 7 piece steel sling back outdoor setting, $249, I/N: 3191814. Mojo ‘Marrakesh’ 45cm cushion covers in Terracotta, $6.79 each, I/N: 0285770, 45cm cushion covers in Solid Terracotta, $6.79 each, I/N: 0285771, and 45cm cushion inserts, $10.57 each, I/N: 3192728. (Plants, from left) Golden cane palm plant in Tuscan Path ‘Harper’ 54cm egg pot in White, $133.10, I/N: 0252490. Peace lily plant in Tuscan Path ‘Harper’ 31cm egg pot in White, $48.38, I/N: 0252487. ‘Cut and Cook’ parsley and baby spinach plants in Tuscan Path ‘Harper’ 26cm egg pot in White, $30.78, I/N: 0252485. Bird’s nest fern plant in Lotus Collection 28cm x 25cm XL plain ceramic egg pot in White, $27.98, I/N: 0258676. All plants sold separately. All other products, stylist’s own.

Bring after-dark glamour to your entertaining space – string on-trend outdoor festoon lights from the gazebo roof for night-time sparkle

HOSTING TIP

PUT GUESTS AT EASE BY KEEPING YOUR DINING AREA STYLING SIMPLE BUT WELCOMING

LEFT (on table) Bidens ‘Fireside’ plant. Basil plant. Calathea plant in Lightly ‘Arc’ 215mm x 150mm metal pot in Outback, $49, I/N: 0262367. BELOW Marquee ‘Drinks Cooler’ 30L galvanised ice bucket, $24.98, I/N: 3190639. Cordyline plant in Northcote Pottery ‘Terrazzo’ 37cm self watering pot in White, $29.90, I/N: 0088216. Bidens ‘Fireside’ plant. All plants sold separately. All other products, stylist’s own. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores but may be ordered.

Palm Springs oasis

THIS PAGE, TOP AND OPPOSITE Mimosa ‘Portsea’ 3m x 3m semi permanent louvre gazebo in Lava, $2,799, I/N: 0124007†. Mimosa ‘Solaris’ sling sun lounges in White, $169 each, I/N: 0260520. Mojo 45cm cushion covers in Mustard, $6.79 each, I/N: 0217885; ‘L.A. Palm’ 60cm cushion covers, $9.85 each, I/N: 0097907, and cushion inserts: 45cm, $10.57 each, I/N: 3192728, and 60cm, $18.25 each, I/N: 3192734. (Plants, from left) Philodendron plant in Tuscan Path ‘Harper’ 26cm egg pot in White, $30.78, I/N: 0252485. Golden cane palm plants in Tuscan Path ‘Harper’ 54cm egg pot in White, $133.10, I/N: 0252490, and Northcote Pottery ‘Maxim’ 42cm drum pot in White, $78.08, I/N: 2930038. Bird’s nest fern plant in Lotus Collection 28cm x 25cm XL plain ceramic egg pot in White, $27.98, I/N: 0258676. Cordyline plant in Northcote Pottery ‘Terrazzo’ 37cm self watering pot in White, $29.90, I/N: 0088216. All plants sold separately. All other products, stylist’s own.

RIGHT Eden ‘Madeira’ 18cm planter in Clear, $10.98, I/N: 0026041. Peperomia plant in Lightly ‘Goblet’ 215mm x 150mm metal pot in Clay, $49, I/N: 0262358. Bird’s nest fern plant in Lotus Collection 28cm x 25cm XL plain ceramic egg pot in White, $27.98, I/N: 0258676. FAR RIGHT Aloe vera plants in retro raised planters, see page 20 for DIY instructions. All plants sold separately. All other products, stylist’s own. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.

MAKE IT

RETRO RAISED PLANTERS, SEE PAGE 20

Create a holiday vibe with fun inflatables and accessories in delicious gelato colours