Summer is in the air, we can feel it - and with that comes outdoor entertaining. Style director Louise Hilsz shares the latest trends, and inspiration on how to make a bold statement with colour.
Violet
Mustard Yellow
Resene Feul Yellow paint available from Resene ColorShops. The Family Tree Large Belle Light shade, $189. Fermob Luxenburg chair, $590. Memory Mood Decor 9 tile, $160 per m.
Blue
Republic Home Shani dining chair, $899. French Country Collections Slender Ede Candlestick short, $52. Weave Home Solana throw, $149. Resene Bondi Blue paint available from Resene ColorShops.
Turquoise
Resene Java paint available from Resene ColorShops. House Doctor Ras Rattan tray, $134. Cane-line Drop dining table, POA, from Domo. A by Amara Silk Cushion, $78.
Maroon
Missoni Home Dalia Outdoor cushion, $320. Paola Lenti Frame On sofa, POA. Resene Apple Blossom paint available from Resene ColorShops. Bloomingville Glass vase, $96.
Blush
Sage & Clare Sonoran Rainbow cushion, $60. Early Settler Romy chair, $129. General Eclectic Oslo planter XL, $75. Resene Wax Flower paint available from Resene ColorShops.