Australian’s have a natural affinity to indoor-outdoor living and, with summer approaching, many of us are looking to refresh our outdoor spaces ready for entertaining, relaxing or simply soaking up the extra hours of daylight.
Creating an inviting outdoor space isn’t simply about adding a table and a few chairs. Just as we put thought into the furniture, colours and textures inside our homes, our outdoor areas deserve the same consideration. Taking cues from your interiors can help create a natural flow between the two and, with Castlery’s outdoor furniture collections, there are plenty of ways to bring that sense of cohesion outside.
Take cues from your interiors
Deciding what silhouette, colours, textures and style of outdoor furniture can feel overwhelming but inspiration could be right in front of you.
Are your interiors filled with soft curves and rounded edges, or do you gravitate towards clean lines and more structured pieces? These questions are a great starting point to help begin the process of styling your outdoor area. Echoing similar shapes outdoors is a simple way to create visual continuity without matching furniture exactly.
For homes with softer, organic forms and curves, Castlery’s Eden Outdoor Collection is the perfect pairing. Its rounded back panels crafted from solid mahogany and plush seat cushions bring a relaxed, resort-style feel outdoors.
Curved armrests, table edges and rounded coffee tables can create a more family-friendly space that’s easy to manoeuvre around.
Alternatively, if your style is clean and contemporary, the Castlery Sorrento Outdoor collection offers a streamlined, two-toned design and lightweight aluminium construction. Its compact bistro dining set is particularly suited to apartment balconies, while stackable dining chairs help maximise space when entertaining.
Connect through colour and texture
Take a look at the timber finishes, textures and upholstery colours that already exist in your home to help carry your aesthetic outside. A home with warm timber furniture and cream upholstery could inspire a similarly relaxed, tactile outdoor setting. The Castlery Isla Outdoor Collection combines solid teak and handwoven cording for a soft, textured appearance, perfect for lounging in the sunshine.
The trick is to repeat complementary tones and textures, rather than match everything exactly. The aim is to make your outdoor area feel like a natural extension of your indoor palette.
If your outdoor space feels a little bare, introduce furniture with natural textures and warm tones, then add hardy potted plants for a softer, more inviting setting.
Is your outdoor space exposed to the elements? The Castlery Rio Outdoor Collection, crafted from lightweight, durable powder-coated aluminium, is designed for long-lasting wear, all year round. Its angular lines, boxier silhouettes, and a variety of configuration options including corner sofas, means it’s ideal for an open patio or even a sunny courtyard.
Bring the comforts of indoors outside
If your living room is arranged for conversation, why not create a similar set up outdoors with a sofa, lounge chairs and coffee table?
Castlery’s Lorna Outdoor Collection is made for long, balmy nights outside or perhaps sunny mornings, coffee in hand. With woven resin wicker construction and comfortable modular seating options, the flexible configurations let you create a space that works for you.
Alternatively, if you love alfresco dining and gathering around the barbeque, a dedicated outdoor dining setting such as the Castlery Sorrento Outdoor collection could be the natural extension of your home. The resin wood top and powder-coated aluminium frames mean it’s practical, sturdy and long-lasting, so during the busy hosting season it can be wiped clean and reset in minutes.
Did you know? 100% Olefin cushion covers on all Castlery outdoor collections are water-repellent and tested for 1,000 hours of colour fastness
Ultimately, the best outdoor spaces reflect how you live. From loungers and dining tables to benches and bar carts, let your interiors inspire your outdoor furniture choices for a more cohesive, inviting home.
Explore Castlery’s outdoor furniture collections online or visit a showroom to find a setting that suits your space and lifestyle.
