Moroccan magic
Having a party? Why not bring the inside out by decorating your courtyard or deck area with a rich, colourful Moroccan theme. Using bold yellows, blues and browns together with rich textiles, there's more than a hint of Moorish inspiration!
The perfect use for an 'outdoor room' is entertaining. Whether it's a BBQ on the deck or sundowners in a courtyard garden, you can create an exotic, holiday feel in your own home that will transport you away from everyday life.
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Firstly set the background for your Kasbah transformation by hiding unsightly walls or water tanks with Moroccan style fretwork painted with Cuprinol Garden Shades in Barleywood.
These small shelves are great for displaying plants during the day and tealight holders at night. A mixture of colours and styles create extra interest.
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Versatility is the key to a bold look, so choose furniture that can be used for both seating and storage. This pine storage chest has been transformed into a striking garden bench seat with hidden storage. After treatment with Cuprinol Wood Preserver Clear, the striped effect was created using two complementary colours, Terracotta and Rich Berry. A selection of cushions and a beaded tassel dress it up for the evening!
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Mirrors don't just have to be for indoors - in a courtyard, a mirror will add depth and a feeling of space. For the instant impact required when entertaining add a Moroccan style mirror painted in Terracotta. As dusk falls, the mirror will reflect the candlelight and add some sparkle to your party!
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Small courtyard gardens can be sun traps, so make sure that your planting scheme takes this into account. Use large plants that provide lots of shade and cacti, or succulents that don't mind full sun.
Co-ordinate your planters with your colour scheme - Garden Shades is perfect for giving a facelift to old terracotta pots. Alternatively buy new pots with patterns and pick out the designs with contrasting colours.
