Live outdoors in style with Homeworks
Outdoor living is synonymous with freedom
The Homeworks Outdoor Living special edition will be out with The Sunday Times tomorrow.
Outdoor living is synonymous with freedom - the freedom that good weather gives us to choose whether to stay in or out.
That's what is so wonderful about the Maltese summer.
The outdoor living trend is becoming even more a part of our culture now that furniture manufacturers are coming up with more practical and stylish pieces than ever before.
The choice of seating, for example, is mind-boggling, and therefore one that has to be taken seriously to avoid expensive and space-consuming mistakes.
Just as indoor open-plan living area has taken on a more modular appearance, so have outdoor spaces.
Separate units of furniture can be pieced together to create signature lounging styles. The look, too, is so exotic and luxurious that these pieces are irresistible.
Materials used are even more weather-proof than ever, meaning that the furniture can be used year-round and won't need to be stored away.
A fully-fledged outdoor kitchen is the up-and-coming trend too, with just as many luxuries as the indoor kitchen.
Newer fuels such as ethanol and even outdoor induction cookers are offering quicker and cleaner cooking possibilities. However, the good old charcoal barbecue set still reigns supreme.
Check out Homeworks Outdoor Living for inspiration on creating a serene nightscape, choosing the right shaped plant pots and understanding the trends in swimming pools styles and tile colours.