Eating out

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What makes a great outdoor kitchen and dining space? These fine examples would rec

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Homes and Gardens - UK Magazine

5 June 2025

Country Homes & Interiors

A taste of the outdoors

Make the most of summer with a garden kitchen, from a simple barbecue station to a luxe set-up for cooking al fresco

House Beautiful - UK

‘we’ve created the ultimate fifth room’

Somewhere to cook, eat, relax and entertain… the owner of this snug plot wanted it all, but how to squeeze it all in? Here’s how her dream became a fun, fresh and contemporary reality

The English Home

Open-air cooking

Cooking and dining outside is a blissful way to relax and enjoy the summer weather, extending the living space into the garden. ‘There has been a huge increase in interest in outdoor kitchens and dini

Ideal Home

‘comfortable and stylish - this sofa set will elevate any garden. i mean, the curved back frame almost looks like a pair of arms welcoming you into a hug!’

BEST OUTDOOR SOFA BORA LOUNGE SET, COX & COX

Livingetc

Garden state

Make your patch a little piece of paradise with these smart ideas for layouts, materials, furniture and, of course, plants

Homes and Gardens - UK

Sunshine ready

As sunny days are here again, we asked garden designer Pollyanna Wilkinson to share how she preps for the social season