The sun is thin in the sky, but our party spirit isn’t dimming! As we welcome in a New Year, there’s a strong urge to gather your best customers, lay some chairs outside, and let the drinks and music flow.…
We can almost hear the chiming of the clock already, knocking down those final seconds till the whole world goes crazy. Practically nowhere is exempt from a New Year’s Eve bash, either crowded tight beneath a city skyline or chilling…
We have to make do with what we’re given. In the case of restaurateurs, bar owners and hotel management, that translates to sprucing up your available space wherever it may come into focus. Outside areas, in particular, can reap massive…
With the imminence of a new year comes a new outlook on your living space, which extends to your garden or patio area. Homeowners with a keen eye for décor might think about planning ahead for 2017, deciding what strings…
“Look, right there – a shooting star!” This is the reaction your diners might dream of, seated happily above the city crowds on a date or surrounded by family. Food and romance are natural bedfellows, and a rooftop terrace is…
Autumn has arrived, replacing warm summer days with crisp mornings, falling leaves and coat weather. But don’t let any of this put a dampener on your outdoor living arrangements, though: with a little ingenuity, this season can be just as…
The whim of the seasons can force hotel, café and restaurant owners to be supremely reactive: updating décor, switching furniture around, moving deals and entertainment to (hopefully) keep pace with the changing crowds. Instashade has encountered many a business owner…
It’s very hard not to love a well-designed garden. The gentle sprawl of green that smooths out from our backdoor can be plain, whimsical, or dotted with social luxury, however you want to express yourself. When the sun peaks above…
Catering for the public is a noble challenge, and hoteliers are in the hot seat more than most. Your guests expect a certain standard inside and out; if you can’t give it to them, they wont hesitate to go somewhere…
Nothing really beats a lazy afternoon in the garden or patio, sipping lemonade from a glass whilst friends or family mill around, admiring your floral displays. As more and more homeowners explore the trend for outdoor living, adapting backyard space…
