Dress to impress
Add a touch of flair with vertical planting which will help soften hard surfaces and can also be used to boost privacy or conceal an unsightly shed. Simple pot plants on sturdy shelves are easy to maintain. If you’re not green-fingered go faux with an artificial plant wall (try John Lewis). Don’t hide away cooking tools – tongs, chopping boards and serving dishes can all be used to add colour, shape and texture. Introduce rustic materials like terracotta pots, reclaimed timbers and weathered brass for natural design cohesion with surrounding garden.