WORDS: LARA BERRY. PRICES CORRECT AT TIME OF WRITING
Artisan vibes
Phoenix Conversation set, £499, indoor/outdoor artisan mirror, £50, LED festoon lights,
£30, made-to-measure voile, £8 per m, outdoor cushion covers, £10 for a pack of three,
rust tapas dish, £4, urban serve platter, £20, Amalfi 12-piece dinner set, £60, Milan
indoor/outdoor rug, from £35, metal rhino, £16, and San Marino solar rattan lantern,
£25, all Dunelm
Keep it natural with earthy tones to really embrace an artisanal feel. When it comes
to materials, go for bamboo and wicker in everything from seating to lanterns and
outdoor mirrors. Soften the look and make it cosy with an outdoor rug or large floor
cushions, as well as scatter cushions and throws. Earthenware tableware adds to the
relaxed vibe.
Round rattan picnic tray, £20, M&S
Paoletti Kalindi paisley outdoor cushion, £18, and Folk flora outdoor cushion, £16,
both Dunelm
Moloko beige textured diamond Berber rug, £69.95, Kukoon Rugs
Ribbed-effect wine glass, £14 for four, Matalan
Terracotta lantern, £12.99, TK Maxx
Urban oasis
Milano four-piece sofa set, £120, cushions, from £10 each, Eden jug, £8, wine glasses,
£8 for a set of four, hanging planters, £12 each, electric string lights, £25, large
outdoor rug, £20, black leaf floor cushion, £20, embossed candles on stands, £6 each,
and Eden glass and metal candle jars, £8 each, all B&M
Large leafy prints set against a sleek black backdrop create a chic, urban look. If
you’re not green-fingered, add a selection of faux plants at differing levels to create
a cocooning effect. Outdoor lighting is key for evenin