Outdoor Entertaining

Outdoor kitchens are the next frontier in alfresco dining.

It’s easy to turn your poolside into the vacation destination of your dreams – all you need are the right outdoor pieces.

As the year winds down, it’s time to step out in style. We share some of the latest outdoor must-haves.

Why hide inside when the chill sets in? Autumn entertaining on the patio can be perfectly enjoyable and cosy – here’s how…

Sun-drenched days and balmy nights call for outdoor living. We share a selection of on-trend furniture and accessories.

Firepits are this season’s must have socialising hub. Craig de Necker of The Friendly Plant shares some handy tips on choosing the right design to suit your requirements.

Prepare for the warm summer months with gorgeous patio furniture and decor. Brimming with exciting finishes and bold designs, it’s perfectly suited to alfresco living.

Don’t be put off by the cold weather. Outdoor entertaining in winter is just as easy as the South African summer.

How to winterise and cosy up a patio

It seems unbelievable, but Christmas wrapping paper and fruit cake mixes have hit the shelves. People everywhere are starting to experience that familiar anxiousness about the impending festive season. This festive season can be different though. All it’ll take is a little planning and strategising beforehand

With spring hot on our heels and National Braai Day coming up in a couple of weeks, it’s time to light a match and get braaiing

Created by Stephen Burks, one of the brightest talents of a new generation of American designers, DALA takes its inspiration from the improvised seating arrangements of the developing world and the skillful artisans who inhabit it.

It’s almost December and, with more of us taking time of work to relax, there will surely be more opportunities to have friends and family over to entertain. SA Home Owner caught up with Clint Lewis of Clint Lewis Interiors to get the low down on what it takes to create a beautiful and equally functional outdoor entertainment area. This is what he said:

Nothing enhances the ambience of a home, including the mood of both the exterior and interior spaces, like proper lighting. The right type of lighting in your home can be the difference between a warm embracing room, or a harsh unwelcoming space.

With spring in full bloom, there’s nothing like getting your home ready for the party season. Here are five easy ways to add some colour and get rid of the winter blues.