{"id":8228,"date":"2019-03-18T14:05:13","date_gmt":"2019-03-18T04:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sydneyhomeshow.com.au\/?p=8228"},"modified":"2019-03-18T14:05:13","modified_gmt":"2019-03-18T04:05:13","slug":"how-to-entertain-guests-in-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeshows.com.au\/sydney\/blog\/how-to-entertain-guests-in-style","title":{"rendered":"How To Entertain Guests In Style"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>There\u2019s nothing better than hosting the perfect dinner party. Being able to show off your home is a great feeling, especially when you\u2019ve got an outdoor entertaining area that will \u2018wow\u2019 your guests.<\/h2>\n<p>It can be even more satisfying when you get lucky and the weather really turns it on. Sitting outside to eat on a warm evening with good friends \u2013 it doesn\u2019t get much better than that!<\/p>\n<p>Of course, there\u2019s always the chance the weather will ruin your plans. No one wants to be forced inside by wind, rain and freezing temperatures. Likewise, insects always have the potential to ruin your night.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily for you, there\u2019s a way to prevent insects and inclement weather forcing you inside. Installing a set of outdoor blinds would mean total control over the environment in your outdoor space.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Choose what\u2019s right for you<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Most companies will let you choose between a range of styles and colours, meaning you\u2019ll likely be able to find a style of blind that fits with the aesthetic of your home.<\/p>\n<p>If you still want to be able to appreciate the view of your backyard, you can always choose clear or tinted caf\u00e9 style blinds. They\u2019ll do a great job of insulating your outdoor area from the cold weather, as well as protecting you from the sun\u2019s harmful rays.<\/p>\n<p>Clear and tinted outdoor blinds are often free-hanging, but they can be fastened to hooks installed on the ground, or at a height of your choice.<\/p>\n<p>If you want complete and total protection from both insects and the weather outside, you\u2019d be better off choosing a set of shade blinds.<\/p>\n<p>These blinds can be operated either manually or remotely, and they come with the added option of an in-built guide track system.<\/p>\n<p>A guide track system uses tracks fixed to your wall or verandah post to guide the blinds down to your desired height.<\/p>\n<p>Since this system eliminates gaps, it\u2019s also great at keeping those annoying creepy crawlies out of your personal space!<\/p>\n<p>Whichever style of blind you choose, you\u2019ll be comfortable in the knowledge that you have total control over your environment \u2013 rain, hail or shine.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Join the <strong>Home Show Club<\/strong>\u00a0and you&#8217;ll be the very first to receive more stories like this, free tickets, special offers, inspiration and more!<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #518e90\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brisbanehomeshow.com.au\/subscribe\/\"><span style=\"color: #00ccff\">Brisbane<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.melbournehomeshow.com.au\/subscribe\/\"><span style=\"color: #ec456c\">Melbourne<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff9900\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900\" href=\"http:\/\/www.perthhomeshow.com.au\/subscribe\/\">Perth<\/a><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sydneyhomeshow.com.au\/subscribe\/\"><span style=\"color: #76cac5\">Sydney<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing better than hosting the perfect dinner party. 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