Outdoor living

The decorating tricks and structural fixes to transform a garden, patio or courtyard into a stylish open-air living space

THIS SPACE CAN BE SO MUCH MORE THAN A BOLT-ON SUN TRAP, BUT IF YOU NEED HELP IN MAKING YOURS FEEL LIKE HOME, OUR EXPERTS HAVE THE ANSWERS

This house was a renovation project, so we knew we wouldn’t tackle the garden straightaway. In the interim, we demolished the old garage and just laid rough turf, so the children had some outdoor spac

FACED WITH AN UNINSPIRING SPACE, NICOLA SET TO WORK TRANSFORMING IT TO CREATE A GARDEN PACKED WITH LIFE, COLOUR AND COMFY SEATING

Here’s how to create the ultimate 360 space using every unloved corner and shaded nook to make the most of your outdoor area

Make your next get-together with family and friends extra magical! Create a boho pergola using bamboo canes and branches held together with twine or rope. String fairy lights overhead and drape voile