After a year of spending all of our time in our homes, it’s no surprise that so many of us want to upgrade our outdoor space. While we wait and hear whether 2021 will bring any summer holidays, one way to make the most of your garden is to inject a little Mediterranean flair. The modern, relaxed sophistication of the Med lends itself perfectly to all outdoor spaces, from small yards to vast estates. We’ve asked our interior experts for their tips on creating a space using
outdoor furniture and accessories that is truly holiday worthy.
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The Setting
The modern Mediterranan lifestyle is all about embracing the sunny climate. Unfortunately, we’re not blessed with quite the same climate so it’s important to prepare for anything. A pergola or sun shade is the ideal setting for outdoor dining, creating a space that feels like an extension of your own dining room. Forget formal dining and opt for comfort and style with the Maze outdoor furniture collection. The mixture of seats and benches will create a laid back feel that’s ideal for sharing delicious serving platters and enjoying a glass of wine under the stars. Why not take it one step further with a beautiful outdoor sofa? Ideal for those long summer nights, the Olivia’s Peacock Outdoor Furniture Set is versatile enough to work in all spaces and is great for entertaining.
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Create an ambiance
Once you’ve created your dining space, it’s time to bring it to life with those all-important finishing touches. As the sun begins to set, lanterns placed around the edges of your dining area will create stunning mood lighting for you and your guests. We love the modern elegance of the
Broste Copenhagen lantern, which looks incredible paired with draped festoon lighting throughout your shelter or attached to garden fence posts. Colour should be used as accents throughout your concept, think warm oranges, striking Mediterranean blues, aquas and yellows that will perfectly complement the natural greenery and materials found in the garden.
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As the temperatures start to drop, keep your guests warm with a selection of throw blankets or finish your evening with a nightcap around a roaring fire pit. Citronella candles will give the air that unmistakable citrus scent while also keeping bugs at bay. At Olivia’s we offer a wide range of garden accessories designed to give your outdoor space a contemporary upgrade, including our popular
fire pits. The epitome of style and function that will suit any size garden.
The Menu
You’ve created the perfect modern, Mediterranean inspired outdoor space, now it’s time to enjoy it! Keep guests hydrated with large pitchers of iced water with fresh lemon as they enjoy platters of fresh BBQ meats, Greek salads, warm pitta breads and lashings of tzatziki, hummus and olive oil. Summer cocktails are a must and we love nothing more than a refreshing mojito on a hot day. Simply combine fresh mint, white rum, sugar, zesty lime and cooling soda water for a summer cocktail that will transport you straight to the beach.
Cheers!
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