If watching movies alfresco appeals, take your lead from top influencers who show you how to set it all up
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Picture the scene… The sun’s low in the sky, it’s been a warm summer’s day, you’d love to settle down with a film, but you just can’t bring yourself to go indoors on such a beautiful evening.
Could an outdoor cinema be just what you’ve been
waiting for? We’re big fans, and they’re easier to set up than you might think. With the technology available, you don’t need an electrician or a builder to install one – you’re perfectly capable of achieving an ambient set-up that will be the talk of the town!
@house.48 Roll up, roll up, and have a movie experience you won’t forget. Jurassic park in an actual jungle setting! what could be better?
@studiolindhjem You get black-and-white films, so why not a black-and-white screening space? It’s super chic and intimate.
Get a projector
An HDMI set-up can hook up to a laptop or, if it has built-in wifi, you can link it up directly from your android device. this one even has built in speakers and a two-hour battery life, so you’ll be able to watch most movies from start to finish uninterrupted. ACER C101i Full HD Mini Projector, £199, ebay
A white fabric screen attached to a wall can work just as well as an actual screen if it suits your space better. @lifeofaninteriorstylist
Cinema listing
No home screening is complete without a vintage letter board announcing the movie. Large Vintage A3 Silver Jay Peg Letter Board, £11.99, ebay
Set the mood
Stringing up bulb lights gives a romantic feel. use solar ones for extra efficiency – they’ll come on just as the sun starts to go down, which will be the perfect time for you to start your screening.
Solar Powered Retro
Bulb String Lights,
£9.95, ebay
It’s a wrap! Hollywood Tv/film Directors Tabletop Dry Erase Board, £14.99, wayfair.co.uk
Take your seats
the beauty of watching a movie at home is that you have all the creature comforts you need close to hand. Make sure you have a sofa that’s up to the job for a really comfy experience. Wide Rattan Garden Furniture Set Corner Sofa Glass Table, £279.99, ebay
Even in summer you may get chilly as the evening goes on, so have plenty of throws to hand to cosy up with. we love this one, which comes in a variety of colours.
Large Cotton
Herringbone Sofa
Throw, £7.99, ebay Snuggle down
@Marzena.marideko this blogger knows how to create a bit of magic with plenty of lanterns adorning a beautifully built platform.
Is it even a movie without popcorn? we say ‘no!’ whip up your own and you’ll be all set to press ‘play’. Vonshef Retro Popcorn Maker, £17.99, ebay
@_lisa_dawson_ You don’t need a big garden for this. A small courtyard is fine, and setting up near a wall provides extra shelter from the elements.
Plump it up
Prop yourself up or sink into a generous cushion. these are big enough to double as floor seating, too. Bohemian Tassel Pompom Cream Wool Knit Cushion Cover, £11.99, ebay
@Lustliving what a sweet scene! Romantic evenings are made of stuff like this: candles, string lights, a screen and a sink-in outdoor bed!