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Elevate Your Alfresco with Crossray
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If you’re anything like the team here at Style Sourcebook and plan on soaking up these last couple of months of warm weather as much as possible, then you’re in the right place. We’re sitting down with the experts at Crossray to discover just how you can elevate your alfresco. We’ve also got a few tips on all the ways you can use your alfresco all year long, even in those cooler months. Because who said BBQs were just for summer?
Outdoor Kitchens
We’ve touched on outdoor kitchens in the past, but we do think they just completely elevate your alfresco and outdoor space. They’re practical, luxurious and so aesthetic, making them the ideal solution for those who love to entertain all year long. And even if you’re limited on space, your outdoor kitchen doesn’t have to take up much room. These days there’s so many quality solutions that will still serve both functionality and aesthetics, without overwhelming your entire outdoor area.
Outdoor BBQs
If an outdoor kitchen just isn’t for you, don’t stress, there are still plenty of innovative options when it comes to BBQs. Gone are the days of having to hide your BBQ setup. The newest additions to the market are sleek, contemporary, and oh-so-chic, especially if you opt for an electric BBQ. When we sat down with Emma Dufresne from Crossray, she gave us an insight into these ingenious products, “Crossray electric BBQs provide a cooking experience just like a traditional gas BBQ via the unique high-intensity electric infra-red element technology.” This means that you get all the benefits but the need for that bulky gas bottle is completely eliminated, making it the perfect solution to elevating your alfresco area.
Outdoor Furniture
Outdoor furniture is a key component to elevating your alfresco. When you entertain, you want to make sure there’s plenty of space for people to sit back and relax. Depending on the size of your location, we recommend having a few different seating and table options. We love the combination of an outdoor dining table for formal eating and a relaxed outdoor sofa for casual drinks and conversation. If you’re limited in space, opt for comfortable dining chairs that will cater to every occasion.
Outdoor Lighting
Nothing elevates the atmosphere of a space quite like lighting. As outdoor lighting is often installed for practical purposes, it doesn’t mean you can’t add additional pieces, such as lanterns or warm-toned wall lights, to elevate your alfresco.
Outdoor Decor
Outdoor decor may sound a little strange at first, but hear us out. Just like your interiors, decor can bring depth and interest to your space. We love adding potted plants, large vases, and cushions to really bring your alfresco to life. Another idea could be adding a rug to help create zoning on your alfresco. For example, placing an outdoor rug underneath your seating area can help create a divide between it and the BBQ space, without blocking the flow of your alfresco area.
Spending Time Outdoors All Year Long
There’s no point elevating your alfresco to become a space you love entertaining in, if you can’t do it all year round. We love the idea of adding heaters, plush blankets, and even outdoor blinds to your space to create a warm and cosy spot that ticks all the boxes, even in winter.
We hope you’re feeling inspired to elevate your alfresco area. Explore Crossray’s full range of innovative products, or put your dream alfresco vision onto canvas using our mood board tool.