OUTDOORS: ULTIMATE ENTERTAINER

IT’S THE SEASON TO CELEBRATE! HERE’S ALL THE INSPIRATION YOU NEED TO TRANSFORM YOUR OUTDOORS INTO THE PERFECT VENUE FOR ALFRESCO GATHERINGS

- KARINA MACHADO

The scent of summer is in the air, beckoning us to celebrate together in our outdoor spaces, especially throughout the festive season. Raising a glass with friends on the deck or in the garden is one of the joys of the season, so we’ve gathered the most inspiring spaces and called on expert advice to help you create the ideal alfresco entertaining area, just in time for summer. Start with the layout, offers landscape designer Anthony Wyer, creative director of Wyer & Co. “When designing for outdoor entertaining we often look to create zones that can accommodate and engage different groups of people in different ways,” he says. “We like to consider the relationship between interior and exterior, and to ensure there is always somewhere to stand, somewhere to sit, and, of course, the freedom to entertain.” Read on for more tips on how to make the most of your outdoor spaces, as you host the people you love this holiday season.

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