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10 outdoor spaces to inspire summer entertaining

These stunning al fresco settings will inspire you to create your very own outdoor oasis - by Home Beautiful
  • 27 May 2016
10 outdoor spaces to inspire summer entertaining
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Take colour cues from the sky with whispers of blue and pops of yellow. 'Brushed Stripe' cushion, 'Amritsar' wool shawl and 'Tie Dyed' cushion all from Ruby Star Traders. 'Fleur Chinoise' cushion, $95, Emily Ziz. Satara 'Bedarra' teak & cord outdoor sofa in White, Satara 'Bedarra' teak & cord outdoor chair and Satara 'Bedarra' teak coffee table, all from Eco Chic. 'Noosa' throw in Canary from Rapee and 'Tangier' outdoor rug from Terrace.

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A low retaining wall overgrown with creeping fig creates a lush background for the outdoor rattan setting - try Domayne's 'Costa Rica' range for similar. The owner made some of the cushions herself, sourcing a range of blue-and-white fabrics from Spotlight.

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The owners found the ideal outdoor setting at Urban Balcony, and dressed the sofas with cushions from Edit and Camilla.

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Make your outdoor space festive with bunting and colour. The Fermob 'Luxembourg' aluminium dining table in Cobalt Blue and bench in Storm Grey are both Cotswold Furniture. An Elk 'Scribble' scarf hangs on the 'Jak' chairs in Shoji White and Horizon Blue, from Tait. Bunting, part of the Sophie Conran party kit, along with a 'Solvinden' solar-powered plastic lighting chain from Ikea, hangs above a 'Moroccan' outdoor rug from Terrace.

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A colourful pink and Camilla cushion brightens up a black rattan two-seater.

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'This Jimmy' timber pool lounge from Robert Plumb is the perfect poolside piece. Cushions from Rapee and Emily Ziz sit alongside a towel from Orla Kiely in Clementine & Aqua.

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Cushions, left to right, are 'Geometric' cushion from Ezibuy. Mokum 'Hulu' fabric in Fire from Terrace. 'Francois' cushion in Fuchsia from Rapee and 'Jali Ikat' cushion from No Chintz. The turquoise shawl is from Ruby Star Traders. Mimosa 'Coogee' lounge setting and 'Chunky Round' coffee table, are both from Robert Plumb. An 'Amazon Piped' cushion from Rapee sits on a Caravan Interiors rug. The wire lanterns are from Kmart.

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The white weatherboard exterior and roof in Colorbond Dune form a pared-back base for colourful accessories.

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Split-stone tiles add a rich layer of colour and texture to this simple outdoor scheme. The dining chairs are from Recollections and similar French provincial-style tables can be found at La Maison.

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This home's black exterior creates a striking backdrop for colourful accents, including a pair of red sun loungers from The Tendershed, cushions from India and a yellow wire sign from The Romantic.

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