The warmer weather brings more social activities with inviting guests around for long lunches spent soaking up the good company, and great outdoor living areas. That is, of course, if your home has a functional indoor-outdoor flow that makes hosting a breeze.
But if, in your recent spring clean, you’ve noticed your entertaining flow could do with a little improvement, then these are the tips and tricks to get you prepared in time for party season.
Connecting indoor and outdoor spaces
Maintaining a cohesive flow throughout your indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces can elevate not only your personal living experience but also that of your guests when it comes time to entertain.
If you’re currently feeling a disconnect between the two spaces, the best way to open up the area is by installing custom blinds on your sliding door tracks. Selecting Australian-made blinds tailored to your suit your space will have you seeing the best results. An onsite consult with your local Luxaflex consultant will help you to maximise style and flow for lasting enjoyment.
To create harmony between inside and out, you’ll want to select light fixtures that can continue across the spaces. Opting for a pendant light that can suit your undercover outdoor entertaining area will elevate the space and set the mood.
Other easy updates include maintaining a cohesive colour palette between the spaces and choosing a signature scent candle that you can burn throughout your home. Consider incorporating indoor plants into your home to bring the outside in. Choosing plants and pots of varying sizes will create an inviting atmosphere and can even enhance air quality.
Enhancing outdoor entertaining
Outdoor entertaining is quintessentially Australian. Because of this, we have designed our homes to enable a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces, making entertaining between both areas easier.
To elevate your outdoor living experience, invest in an outdoor kitchen. The BBQ might have always been there, but adding in a fridge and some bench space will not only maximise your food prepping abilities, but it’ll also ensure your guests are always topped up with a crisp, cool drink from the fridge.
Ensuring your guests are comfortable and entertained during their visit is essential. Choose soft furnishings that reflect your indoor theme outdoors, light a citronella candle to keep any mozzies at bay while you’re outside, and invest in a high-quality outdoor sound system that can connect to your indoor speakers, bringing the rooms together.
And because not everything or everyone will be outside the entire time, having a retractable fly screen, such as the Luxaflex Velascreen, will provide your home with a wonderful airflow and protection from any insects.
Not to mention, once you’ve moved inside after dark, the Velascreen Prime can provide privacy thanks to the retractable blackout option.
Transform your home with Luxaflex custom-made blinds, awnings, shutters and curtains. Crafted for style, comfort and energy efficiency, Luxaflex brings timeless elegance to every space. Discover the full range and find your local showroom at luxaflex.com.au
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