Top 5 Outdoor Entertaining Space Ideas
To bring your vision for outdoor entertaining to life, all you need are a few ideas for inspiration and a little know-how. You don’t need to spend a lot to transform your outdoor area into the entertaining space of your dreams. And a bonus of creating a fabulous outdoor entertaining space – it will add value to your home. Let’s walk through our top five ideas, so you’re ready to roll as the weather heats up.1 – Plan for optimal outdoor entertaining
Our first tip is really the foundation for every other tip. When it comes to outdoor entertaining ideas that will give your home a little glow up, it’s important to work with what you’ve got, to get to where you want to be. Think about your existing home and outdoor space, and where you want to take it to.- How often would you like to be entertaining at home?
- What’s your existing outdoor space, and how does it flow from the inside?
- Are you currently looking at a lush green lawn, a small courtyard, or an unloved pool area in need of a refresh?
- What style of outdoor plants do you like or will complement your existing garden?
2 – Start with a good floor
A visually appealing and well-laid outdoor floor is an excellent starting point for a winning outdoor entertaining space. Yes, even in the garden. It forms the foundation of your outdoor space and draws the eye. Whether your space is courtyard-sized or dreaming bigger, at Rock’n’Soil, we’ve got an extensive range of pavers that will suit your colour scheme and space. To narrow your search a little, a couple of popular options are:- Adbri Euro Stone Paver collection – From Adbri Masonry, this collection will add a touch of European styling to your southeast Queensland outdoor entertaining space. The pavers have been shot-blasted for a natural, aesthetic texture that is slip-resistant and easy to maintain. They're an excellent choice for your outdoor space or pool area.
- Interpave collection – From National Masonry, these pavers are easy to lay and maintain, and a versatile choice for your outdoor entertaining space. They’re a particularly good choice if your outdoor space does double duty as a car-parking area. Aesthetically pleasing and designed to withstand heavy loads and harsh weather, Interpave pavers are skid resistant and do not fade easily.
3 – Celebrate in a green space
Our third outdoor entertaining space idea is all about the green. We love the fresh vibrancy that plants can bring to a hard landscaped area. In a small courtyard space, they’re a welcoming addition. And in a larger space, they can delineate your entertaining area from the backyard. A great way to showcase your favourite plants in an outdoor entertaining space are:- 3 Tiered Redcor Planter – This is a versatile, long-term Rock’n’Soil favourite, which is also available as a 4- or 5-tiered custom planter. The planters add style and personality to your outdoor entertaining space. They can showcase your favourite established flowers or plants. Or you can plant your own Botando & Settler seeds to grow flowers, vegetables, and herbs.
- Shapescaper Galvanised Garden Rings – these rings are available in a range of sizes to suit your outdoor entertaining space. They will add an architectural element to your outdoor space. And they're a great way of drawing the eye to a favourite plant or garden feature.
4 – Get comfortable with good seating
Good quality and comfortable seating is a key component of your outdoor entertaining space. Seating lets your guests relax, move about and mingle. Your seating options will very much depend on your available space. Don’t worry if you don’t have room for a big table and chairs. Corner seating is a handy choice if your space is small. An outdoor lounge and coffee table, or a hanging chair, hammock or stackable stools with outdoor cushions may all give you the flexibility your space needs.