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You do not need a lot of space or pockets full of cash to make a terrific outdoor space perfect for eating, chilling, entertaining or simply lounging around alone or with friends. Here are a few simple ideas about how you can make the most of the space you have to truly enjoy the fabulous Australian weather.
An outdoor patio area is really an indoor room outside, so why not treat it as such. The only thing missing are the walls and you get the big blue sky as a ceiling. Create an intimate space with a table surrounded by chairs or sofas (wicker is nice) add a freestanding umbrella and a fire pit for when the temperature starts to drop and you are sorted. Of course, you are going to need a refrigerator or some sort of chiller handy to keep the drinks cool and a barbecue for the perfect combination.
A tall wooden fence can add privacy to any corner of your garden as well as provide some much needed shelter from the sunshine or the wind. A coat of paint can help to make it as vibrant or as relaxing as you prefer and a few well chosen plants can either grow up the wall or be placed in attractive planters around the area.
Enjoying a little alfresco dining is about spending quality time with family and friends with delicious food, cool drinks and good company. It is the perfect way to relax and escape from the daily routine and rigours of life. What are the rules of outdoor dining? Well - there aren't any. You can do whatever makes you comfortable and make your outdoor dining area as weather proof or as open to the elements as you like. This may largely depend upon your budget and where you live but hey - thinking outside the box never hurt anybody. All you really need is somewhere solid to set down your table and chairs (weather resistant table and chairs) and something to add a little shade or shelter when necessary . . . and that is it.
An outdoor patio area is a great addition to any home, increasing the living space and helping to bring a little bit of the indoors outside where you can relax and enjoy the fresh air among friends and family. Whether you have a fully blown patio of a few paving slabs in a very small space - make the most of it.
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