Recreate a designer garden

Design solutions

If your outdoor area is limited in size, here are some ways to make it feel much more spacious

Turn the space you’ve got into the GARDEN YOU WANT – fast!

1 CHANGE THE BACKDROP Brighten up your patio area by repainting the brickwork or render. Go for a warm neutral or soft pastel shade for a stylish backdrop. 2 ZONE THE SPACE Rearrange garden furniture

Planting in containers can transform patios and terraces, and you can change the plants to match the seasons, says Nicola Stocken

This once-unwelcoming backyard is now a stunning city space – and with showstopping lighting, it becomes even more magical as the sun fades…