The ‘Extra’ Outdoor Room
People are beginning to want more comfort from their ‘outdoor’ room and the latest interior and furnishing trends are starting to filter through from the house to the garden. Some of the trends to look out for:
Scandinavian Cool
Interior trends lagom & hygge will translate to the garden, whether you want minimalist or cozy throws and flaming fire pits, the Scandinavian trend translates well to the garden.
Bright Colours
Whilst neutral may be the key in home,design, colour is heading to the garden, from bright block colours for fencing to the vibrant orange, red, yellows, purple & fushia flower beds.
Relaxing
Green spaces are known to be relaxing and help to reduce stress. Whether you want to use your garden for a calming retreat, somewhere to relax with a chilled glass of wine after work or a place to entertain your friends, make your room as relaxed as possible
Lighting
Garden lights can be a feature of the design not a functional after thought. Whether you want hurricane lamps, built-in patio lights, candles or even fairy lights, there is something to enhance your garden.
Furniture
As the line between home and garden becomes more blurred, garden furniture has become more importing, in particular larger seats that resemble sofas and the trend for cooking stations all help give the feel of having an extra room
Natural Materials
The use of natural materials for Patios is very popular, especially ethically sourced sandstone, granite and slate
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