Styling your garden getaway
With the long summer days and warm balmy evenings still with us, it’s the perfect time to bring style and personality to your outdoor space this bank holiday weekend. Exactly how you approach this is up to you.
It could be an extension of your interior style, or you could make the most of it as an opportunity to shake things up with bold pops of colour you might hesitate to use indoors. There are so many possibilities, so let’s dive into some design decisions you could consider.
The fabric of summer
In recent years, the outdoor options have come a long way. Gone are the days of white or green plastic tables and flimsy chairs with a plain beige or green cushion.
Today’s offerings are vast and exciting-from vibrant prints to even outdoor velvets - yes velvets! Imagine a beautifully upholstered chair or sofa specifically designed to withstand the elements. There are also stunning weather resistant tapestries and decorative trims that add layers of style and comfort to your alfresco setting.
An outdoor rug will also instantly introduce texture, colour and softness making the space feel more like a true outdoor room.
Accessorise your outdoors
Outdoor styling isn’t just about fabric and furniture; the finishing touches are what truly transform a space. A cluster of terracotta pots filled with lavender will add colour and scent.
Finally, for a touch of ambience, hide a wi-fi speaker among the plants to play gentle background music or turn up an Ibiza inspired playlist for a lovely sun-drenched, summer gathering.
Whatever you do, be sure to have fun experimenting with outdoor styling. Summer always seems to disappear faster than we would like, so make the most of every warm, golden moment while it lasts.