NO FUSS FINISHES
Trend: Seamless floors
Modern homes call for sleek outdoor
flooring that blends with its surrounds.
‘The fine-grained Quartz Carpet is a good
solution for patios or walkways as it offers
a clean, seamless finish,’ notes Joburg
landscape designer Deidre Cauton. ‘To
create a sense of contained abundance
juxtapose textured aggregates with
flower beds filled with meadow plants
and decorative grasses or combine the
application with timber decking for a
quick update of your outdoor or pool area.’4 BRAAI
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Trend: Low-maintenance
rooftop lawns
Roof gardens are great space-utilising
additions to city apartments but they can
aggravate glare. Plus, there is frequently
a building weight restriction and cement
floor surfaces tend to be heavy. ‘Artificial
lawn has no glare, needs low maintenance
and is soft underfoot, making it the ideal
application for roof gardens,’ says Craig.
Faux grass also provides extra insulation,
warming the home in winter and cooling
it in summer.Cauliflower stone flooring
from the Classic Colour
Range R799/m (fully
installed), Quartz Carpet.What would a balmy evening be without
the crackle and pop of flames in the
background? No longer reserved for luxury
safari camps, fire pits and bomas encourage
friends and family to gather around the fire
while you keep an eye on the braai. Opt for a
permanent structure with built-in seating
for a clean-lined look or arrange pepped-
up camping chairs around a freestanding
beaten-copper fire bowl for a bushveld feel.
A portable braai is no longer simply an
accessory. This season it’s all about creating
an outdoor kitchen equipped with all the
mod cons to help you prepare the perfect
steak. With the range of gas and briquette
models available it’s easier than ever to be
the ultimate braai master.132 HL OCTOBER 2015 HOUSEANDLEISURE.CO.ZASOLUTIONS IN THE MARKET FOR
FROM LEFT Large Ceramic Outdoor Cooker
by Big Green Egg R14 975, Yuppiechef; Weber
Original Spirit E-310 gas grill
R10 999, Patio Warehouse;
LotusGrill XL smokeless
charcoal braai in
Plum Purple
R4 500, Mobelli.THIS SEASON IT’S ALL ABOUT
CREATING AN OUTDOOR KITCHEN.
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