Enhance your outdoor space in readiness for warmer weather ahead
COMPILED BY: LIZZIE HUDSON. PRICES CORRECT AT TIME OF WRITING
Set an alfresco table
There’s nothing better than enjoying a meal with friends and family in the garden. With a cool summer breeze and the twinkle of festoon bulbs in the twilight, it’s the perfect place to wind down. Make your dining area feel room-like by introducing an outdoor rug, plenty of cushions and stylish tableware.
DO THE MATHS…
REAL DEAL Dine in style with tableware that looks like ceramic. Melamine bowls, £18 for four, Next
INSTANT UPDATE Pile on cushions to turn outdoor seating into a cosy sofa. Icon Mono Palm Kyoto outdoor cushion, £18.99, Bean Bag Bazaar
CLEAR WINNER Pour guests a welcome drink. Paradise acrylic jug, £8, B&M
COSY UNDERFOOT Place an outdoor rug to zone a dining space. Fab Hab Cairo outdoor rug, £59.95, Cuckooland
Spruce up the shed
Give your shed a makeover and turn it into a garden feature. Paint the inside with a light shade, and on the outside go for something cheerful – sky blue looks fab.
Zone a sofa area
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