Fall in love with OUTDOOR LIVING

WHETHER YOU LIKE TO LUNCH, ENTERTAIN OR SIMPLY LOUNGE, THEN SUMMER’S NO TIME TO BE STUCK INDOORS. IT’S TIME TO GIVE YOUR OUTDOOR ZONES A LIFT

The starting point for revamping an outdoor room should be how you’re going to use it. If you’re planning a dining zone, position it within easy reach of your kitchen and barbecue; a lounge area, on the other hand, can be further removed from the house – even at the end of the garden. Next, work out how much space you have to play with. You can fit a pair of comfy chairs just about anywhere, but for a dining area, you’ll need a minimum of a metre of space all round your setting so that you can move chairs in and out, and walk around it easily. Now, take your tape measure shopping. If your outdoor room is visible from indoors, opt for a low setting so your views of the garden aren’t impeded. For materials, timber looks wonderful in an outdoor setting as its natural tones chime with its surroundings, while dark neutrals such as grey, brown or black are the perfect complement to lashings of greenery and will help your plants pop. Black and white is a classic and timeless combination, while colour brings a sense of fun, is right on trend and will give your space a cool, Miami vibe. Finally, do try before you buy. Take your time to sit, lounge and lean to make sure your setting suits you.