CROWD PLEASER
Both practical and stylish, this outdoor living area, designed by architect Kevin Lloyd, is ideal for entertaining a crowd. It features built-in seating on which interior designer Ruth Duke added piped cushions. Pale wooden decking is soft underfoot and doesn’t heat up. The timber overhead screening is almost sculptural and provides dappled shade. The artificial lawn keeps things cool and never needs mowing.
Cool as ice
Keep drinks cool with the (1) Keter Coolbar in black, R1 299, Makro, (2) footed drinks cooler, R1 150, Woolworths, or the (3) galvanised ice bucket with scoop, R179,99, Mr Price Home.
Help yourself
Set out food and crockery buffet-style so everyone can help themselves. Place cutlery in interesting containers and tealight holders among the plates and glasses to add a festive…
