Beautiful Outdoor Furniture For The Winter Season
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Anyone else noticed how the news has become dominated by reports of wild weather and lowest temperature records? Miserable weather can leave you feeling as glum and gloomy as the sky outside. When it’s cold and wet, it can be hard to muster enthusiasm to leave the warmth depths of a cosy couch at home, and in the southern areas of the country, this season has none of the charm of the warmer months where outdoor entertaining is a staple of the Australian lifestyle.™ So here a few crazy beautiful furniture and decorating ideas to warm your winter inspiration.
Epic fire pits
Firepits really are the cool older sibling of the bonfire - they have class, style and personality. And sure, they may be a tad impractical in rainy weather, potentially dangerous for wandering children or, at the very least, a bit ambitious for the average household - but that doesn’t mean they aren’t pretty spectacular! You can create your own glorified backyard fireplace with a little help from the old internet.
Creative decking
Why go for simple PVC shades when you can have amazing detached decks, multiple levels and gorgeous wicker furniture, all with the perfect view of that mud and drizzle you can enjoy from afar? Outdoor patios come in all shapes and sizes and to suit all budgets. They provide a bit of fresh air when you’re feeling reluctant to properly get out and dirty.
Colourful ottomans
Is there anything more jolly and homely than a bright ottoman on a rainy day? These guys make the grey sky seem less miserable and more atmospheric and they get on well with blankets - a killer combo.
Heated furniture
We all know the basics about outdoor furniture - avoid materials prone to decay in wet and windy weather. But this is a step up from those sturdy wrought iron chairs - this is the Helios range, specifically designed by San Francisco’s Galanter & Jones to make outdoor entertaining in winter less of a drag. Made of cast stone, these clever couches heat up at the click of a button.
Fairytale lighting
Ever noticed how prominent tealights and fairylights are at IKEA? Surviving (read: hibernating in) European winter can be a toughie without much sunlight to keep you company and portal lighting systems are a great way to add a bit of life to your home. Luckily we don’t suffer quite the same Vitamin D deprivation here in Oz, but outdoor fairylights and candle lanterns still go down a treat.
Drinks table
It’s time to hijack that winter cold and use it for something productive! Why bother with a bar fridge when the wintry wind will keep your drinks just as crisp? Build your own patio table drinks cooler for a weekend project and just add a little more ice in the summer months to keep the party going strong.
Fondue set
Of course, you can still have a BBQ in winter - but there’s nothing that will keep your guests as toasty as a meat or cheese fondue! Perfect for sharing and perfect for a cold night, outdoor fondue sets are widely available and are a great way of making the most of the cooler weather.
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