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With the sunnier days becoming increasingly common, we’re spending much more time outdoors, dreaming of ways to bring our environments to life. And there’s no better time to embrace your outdoor space and make it your own. Whether you’re thinking about an entire garden transformation, creating a cosy patio for an evening wind down, adding more furniture to host family BBQs or ticking simply off those last finishing touches. There’s a whole range of things your can do to take the design a notch so here’s a few ideas on how to elevate your outdoor space, no matter the size of the project.

No. 1 | Bring the comforts of indoors

One of the best things about the summer months is being able to soak up the sunshine in the comfort of your back garden and incorporating a seating area into your garden its the best way to make the most of the lighter evenings. There’s such a wide range of outdoor furniture which allows you to see the garden as a continuation of your home’s style - think of it as a bonus room! The most important thing to consider is how you intend to use the space. Whether you choose a modern sofa set, relaxing hammocks, oversized floor cushions or a table set up for al fresco dining, make it your own and furnish the outdoors just as you would inside with functionality.

No. 2 | Incorporate more greenery

It’s easy to skip this party of styling because you’re already surrounded by greenery in the outdoors. However, it’s an effective way to elevate your outdoor space and create beautiful moments. Style your seating area with some larger planters to bring simple, organic interest to the space. You could also add smaller planters down a walkway or on a tabletop as a centrepiece. If you like to garden, a vegetable patch or herb wall helps to harness the environment around us and utilise the amenities available to create a natural and welcoming feel.

Don’t worry. If you don’t trust yourself to look after all this greenery, outdoor plants require much less attention than indoor plants because they naturally soak up the sun and rain.

No. 3 | Set the mood with lighting

Unlike the indoors, we can’t always rely on lighting to set the scene. There’s a number of ways in which you can incorporate lighting into your outdoor space that will make sense for your existing elements. This includes solar lighting which you can place along a walkway, hang string lights or mount onto the wall. And don’t forget candles and lanterns to create an ambient flickering flame to create a cosy mood setting.

No. 4 | Accessories aren’t just for indoors

Just like inside your home, a design wouldn’t be right if it didn’t include the finishing touches. Outdoor cushions and rugs bring that cosy element from your home and let your snuggle up in front of a fire. Decorative pieces will add interest to the space and bring in your own personality to make this ‘bonus room’ feel like home.

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