Stylist’s tips and tricks

Wayfair’s Resident Style Advisor, Nadia McCowan Hill, spills the secrets to designing an outdoor living room with wow factor

When planning the design of an outdoor space,

try to take the same approach as you would with your interior, honing in on a colour palette, consistent aesthetics and finishing touches for that all-important pizzazz.

Style your space for comfort as well as entertainment.

A classic adirondack chair adorned with a plush sheepskin throw will be oh-so-inviting from summer to autumn, while

Wall décor, £78.16; Corrinne adirondack chair, £259.99; Curly Mongolian sheepskin rug in Champagne, £124.99; Madsen cushion cover, £20.49; Lyra cowhide rug, £103.99; Enrique bar cart, £172.99; whitewashed terracotta table vase, £83.99, all Wayfair cushions and garden rugs add texture and help to create that indoor-outdoor vibe.

A garden bar is this year’s must-have outdoor trend.

Perfect for enjoying tipples al fresco, creating your own watering hole is an ideal way to add a focal feature to your garden and entertain guests in style. Opt for a tiki finish for a bar that’s bang on-trend [turn to p121 for our guide to achieving this look].

Who said fireplaces were just for interiors?

Installing an outdoor mantelpiece will add a dash of quirk to your exterior. The best news is that it will make the perfect plinth for a stylish showcase of garden décor, from herb pots and miniature planters to candelabras and lanterns, creating that glimmering glow as the sun goes down.