Design solutions

Perk up your garden ahead of the winter with a lick of paint

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

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

A nice shadow can do wonders for your garden design, says Joe Swift

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