b'alternative solutionadaptable outdoor livingentertaining for everybodyDesigner Christine Hodges suggests this alternative scheme:I wanted to do something different and make this a fun, adaptable and flexible space where the furniture can be moved around depending who is entertaining and how. Maybe its a formal dinner, a buffet, a dance floor, a games night, a movie night, maybe just relaxing reading a book or watching the children in the pool. I wanted the area to have the flexibility to be dressed up or down. I also kept everything at a low profile so as to not interrupt the view to the pool and garden. I added Resene wallpaper on the ceiling because everyone forgets the ceiling is a perfect place to add a paint colour or a wallpaper as it doesnt fade, it creates interest and can be dramatic. The floor is a sandy colour paired with blue walls to invoke the beach, blue skies and water. Because the wallpaper is bright and bold, Ive kept the blue walls to a more subdued shade that still connects to the feature ceiling. email christine.hodges@resene.co.nz web www.resene.com/colourconsultResene UndercurrentAdair oval mirrorFreedomwww.freedomfurniture.co.nz0800 262 673Resene NepalWeber Family Q Resene Weber Oasis www.weber.com/NZ0800 493 237before Resene Wallpaper Collection Festoon String Lights687811 Mr RalphReseneResene ColorShops www.mrralph.co.nzAbove: Resene Wallpaper Collection 687811 on the ceiling is a talking point in thisillustrationGunmetal www.resene.com/wallpaper 0800 677 2574outdoor area. Walls painted in Resene Undercurrent pick out blue tones in theMalcolm Whitewallpaper. Portico and trim areas are painted in Resene Alabaster. The decking isResene Woodsman stained in Resene Woodsman Driftwood. The kitchen is fully kitted out with aDriftwood home-built pizza oven, barbecue and built-in gas cooker. The dining room set with outdoor chairs and coffee table from Outside Space helps create a perfect multi-use entertaining space. The oval mirror from Freedom reflects the light and the garden to make the space feel bigger. The planter is from Camden Co, the faux plant is from Freedom, the serving dishes are from Citt and the string lights are from Mr Ralph.The space is finished with a privacy screen in clumping bamboo from Charlies Bamboo.Bask outdoor chairtop tip Outside SpaceAlways stain or paint your deck and allow it to cure before firing up yourwww.outsidespace.co.nzResenebarbecue.Finishes like Resene Woodsman wood stain or Resene Walk-on027 452 1006Alabaster paint will help protect your deck from spilt food.24 25'