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Outdoor living spaces

1 LUSH LOOKS

Soften a covered patio and give it a cool, garden feel with a green wall. Designer Angela Saffy of Versatile Interiors clad the wall of this veranda at The Precinct Luxury Apartments at Waterfall Estate with faux greenery. “I basically wanted to bring nature inside,” she says.

2 HAPPY HOUR

Transform a corner of the patio into a social hub with a bar table and stools, as designer Dylan Thomaz did under a pergola in this Jo’burg property. Look for a weatherproof set in materials like metal and wood, so you can leave it outside all year round.

3 AN ABSOLUTE SHOWER

If you don’t have the space or budget for a swimming pool, an outdoor shower is the next best thing for cooling off in the heat. Have it properly plumbed with hot and cold water so you can use it