infonews.co.nz
INDEX
BUSINESS

Get Ready For the Indoors To Take Over the Outdoors At Style Plus

Thursday 28 September 2017, 3:58PM

By Beckie Wright

221 views

Style Plus say get ready for the indoors to take over the outdoors and decorate with furniture and décor that looks as though it was created for the indoors. They say that the number one trend this summer is a seamless transition from your inside to your outdoor space. Advances in textile technology means that we can use especially made outdoor rugs, ottomans, layered blankets and throws along with pillows to create a tempting, comfortable place to spend time.

The outdoor area can truly become an extension of your indoor space and provide in effect another room and not just a place to gather for a barbeque, and the increased selection of colours, textures, prints and patterns for weather-resistant outdoor fabrics from companies such as Sunbrella is incredible in colour and pattern choices. The fabrics have the look and feel of what you would use inside. This is possible as there is now a synthetic down fill for cushions so that outdoor cushions feel soft and pliable and not unforgiving as they have done so far.

Homeowners are also seeking flexibility. With often multiple outdoor areas it’s good to be able to easily move your outdoor furniture, so it’s a great idea to have casters on fire pits and things that are heavy  and you can just release the button on the casters and roll it where it needs to be. In addition to mobility, fire-pit design is also getting an update. Over the past couple of years rectangular or linear fire pits and burners have become more popular. Even in smaller outdoor spaces, Style Plus are noticing a trend away from traditional round fire pits.

With sunny skies in the forecast, and more people living in compact spaces Wayfarer have introduced a half umbrella. It is almost flat on once side to fit against a wall or hedge and is a full umbrella on the other half. The design is revolutionary and a great solution for those compact areas that will become popular. Also picking up in trend momentum in the outdoor market are the accessories, adding,  and layering outdoor lanterns, planters, mirrors and screens finish off and add to the feeling of luxury and the comfort of indoor living.

For more information on bathroom renovations, kitchen design and Auckland builders, please go to http://styleplus.co.nz .