Furnishing any space is an investment – not only with regards to money spent, but also in terms of time and effort while designing the space and picking each item of furniture and any complements to go with.

The design, layout, feel and mood of the space are especially important when the space to be furnished is a hotel – and even more so the outdoor area of the hotel. The patio, the entrance and the outdoors in general in fact, are the first thing guests will see upon arrival, the space they will – even unknowingly so – base their first impressions and thoughts on the hotel itself.

When decorating the outdoors of a property, it is a good idea to have a focal point to the design that can function as the centre of the composition and serve as the gathering point for the homeowners and their guests. By creating this focal point you will define the character of the area, so it is very important that you talk to your client to understand what kind of focal point they want or need for their home, then start from there to create a space that is beautiful, useful and of course, special and unique.

Cooking is about the food of course – but it is also about the company with whom to share a good meal, a snack, or finger-food and drinks. Because it is an experience more so than an action in itself, cooking is historically something that can be done indoor or outdoor – anywhere that can make the activity more enjoyable for everyone involved.

Patios can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors in good company without straying too far from where we are staying – hotels, resorts, restaurants, etc. Therefore, patios can turn into a very special spot for any guests that want to relax and take some stress-free time, and it will become even more important if the facility you are going to decorate is visited by many children and / or elderly people who have the need to keep close to where they are lodging.

Outdoor lighting is enjoying its moment in the creative spotlight. Year upon year major companies continue to develop high impact solutions and outdoor lighting projects with great personality.

With the warm season upon us, it is only natural to start thinking of how to make the outdoor of our homes more beautiful and enjoyable. Porches, patios, balconies and terraces, gardens and orchards (one of the main trends for both indoor and outdoor design this year): colours and shapes, size, materials we choose to decorate them can change their appearance, feel and mood.  Picking the right combinations is crucial to make our luxury outdoor space the best it can be for the people who live it everyday.