A LIGHT TOUCH

✣ ‘Candles are an inexpensive way of transforming the mood of a place,’ says Skye. Try Flying Tiger Copenhagen stores for mix-and-match styles in pastel tones.

✣ Glass hurricane lanterns are an outdoor essential to keep candles lit on breezy evenings. For added drama, Alice suggests colourful Moroccan lanterns.

✣ For larger gardens, tall bamboo flares add a holiday feel. ‘As the sun fades, candlelight immediately makes a space feel romantic and intimate,’ says Gael.

✣ Thoughtfully placed lighting adds atmosphere. ‘Festoon lights can be left out all year and provide an easy way to add magic to any outdoor space,’ says Cox & Cox’s creative director Dani Taylor. Add a festival vibe with extendable drop festoon lights from coxandcox.co.uk. >>