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THE RENAISSANCE OF FUN

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Using soft furnishings like cushions around the area also moments can be cherished while enjoying a quiet glass of wine with our
helps. Lastly, if you are renovating your home, as part of partner as we look at the stars.
your design, make sure that you can see the outside area
from anywhere indoors, so you can have one eye on your Simply having a place to sit back and cultivate a connection to nature is
kids while you’re busy. more important now than ever as we spend so much time in our private
space. So, why not embrace a more playful energy and add a little of
TRY TO MASK MORE FUNCTIONAL ITEMS South Africa’s more adventurous spirit to your outdoor space?

Water tanks, pool pumps, laundry lines, black bins and
woodpiles are essential to our spaces but are often
abrasive to the eye. Laser cut decorative screens that easily
swallow unsightly pool pumps and provide additional
storage and seating are a good solution. These are available
in a variety of patterns and can be customised to hide a
wide variety of eyesores.

Making use of dark colours – such as black – in small nooks
of the garden to camouflage retractable laundry lines and
black bins, also helps these functional items melt into the
background – even more so if you add cleverly placed
plants.

CREATE MEMORABLE MOMENTS

The climate in South Africa beckons us outside and we
pride ourselves on our outdoor spaces being beautiful.
The emotional value of being outside is vital to our mental
health and helps to encourage a sense of well-being by
giving us space to take a mini-mental holiday.

The good old-fashioned braai strengthens our bonds
with family members and friends. And many memorable

OUTDOOR Living | 5 Photo by Mariah Hewines