5 Outdoor entertainment ideas for your luxury home

A well-designed and equipped outdoor entertainment area is a canvas upon which lifelong memories will be made. From quiet nights with immediate family and leisurely braais to milestones celebrated with extended family and friends, your patio will be the setting where life’s precious moments are celebrated.

If you’re looking for outdoor entertainment area ideas to make your patio fabulous, there’s plenty you can do. The best way to set your patio up as a good outdoor entertaining area is to make sure it’s equipped with everything needed for food, fun and festivity. Depending on your needs and the space available, this may mean having an outdoor kitchen designed to make al fresco entertaining a breeze.

It could also mean a games area kitted out with a table tennis or pool table. Likewise, it could mean that your patio spills into a sparkling pool deck where summers feel like they will never end.

Your property inspiration

This luxurious Camps Bay patio is a place where relaxation meets family entertainment and where lazy family afternoons lead to festive evenings with friends. The outdoor lounge suite maximises the outdoor living space by creating a comfortable place to relax and entertain. Working hand in hand with this, the table tennis table is there for fun and friendly competition. The blend of relaxation space and activity centre makes this outdoor entertainment area a place the whole family will enjoy.

The delightful patio creates a buffer between a luxurious home and a beautiful garden. In doing so, it creates a stunning space in which the family can enjoy the best of both worlds: the comfort of being indoors and the fun of being outdoors.

Make your luxurious outdoor entertainment area unforgettable

Some well-selected couch cushions can transform a room. But, it can be intimidating to decide where to start when you see the variety on offer at retailers. Here are some quick tips to make your couch look great: 

• Introduce elements of fun: Whether it’s a table tennis table, pool table or air hockey table, having a game as a permanent fixture sets your outdoor entertainment area up as a place known for fun. 
  
  
• Choose your furniture wisely: When you’re buying furniture for your outdoor entertainment area, remember to strike a balance between comfort, practicality and style. Your furniture needs to be able to withstand the weather. It also needs to fit into your décor scheme and create a place where your family and friends will naturally want to spend time.
  
  
• Add lighting: Think outside the box when it comes to lighting up your outdoor entertainment area. Consider string lighting above your outdoor dining room table and LED lighting that borders the edges of stairs or landscaped areas. This makes your area both beautiful and safer. Shining spotlights onto well-manicured shrubs and trees showcases the work that has been done to make your garden look its best. 
  
  
• Create distinct areas: By creating clearly defined areas for each activity – as the owners of this Camps Bay gem have done – you maximise the use of space and create a luxurious image. The clear separation between the sitting area and the table tennis area creates two clear zones: activity and relaxation.
  
  
• Make it comfortable: Comfortable furniture is just the first step to creating a truly comfortable patio. Think about added extras like ceiling fans, scatter cushions and even area rugs to create a comfortable outdoor space. When it comes to your décor, think foot stools, coasters, throws, candles and lamps. Remember, this is an extension of your living space and it should feel as comfortable and inviting as your living room. You can also make your outdoor entertainment area easy on the eye by adding some plants.

Your home should inspire you

Your outdoor entertainment area is an extension of your home and its personality. By creating a welcoming and sociable ambience, you can set the stage for many happy family memories. The team from Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty are always keen to share their knowledge and experience related to patios and every other element of your prospective home. If you’re thinking of buying, selling or renting property, get in touch today.