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TURN YOUR GARDEN INTO A SECOND LIVING SPACE WITH PRETTY PATIOS, LAVISH LAWNS AND VERSATILE VERANDAS. ANGELINA VILLA-CLARKE REVEALS HOW TO MAKE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE IDEAL FOR ENTERTAINING AND A PEACEFUL REFUGE
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ow that summer is firmly here, many of us want to leave the confines of our houses and retreat to the outdoors. Peaceful corners to read in and stylish areas to bask in the sun are the dream. With long, warm days to enjoy, more and more of us are also entertaining in our gardens, with sunken fire pits, hi-tech barbecues, pizza ovens and even outdoor kitchens all the rage. According to Houzz UK’s 2018 Landscaping Survey, three in five homeowners spend more time entertaining outside after completing landscaping projects, so there’s never been a better time to create the ultimate al fresco space. Declan Walsh, managing director at Morsø UK, which offers a range of modern outdoor ovens and grills, agrees: “Al fresco cooking is a favourite of mine – there’s nothing like making your own home-made pizza or grilling steak and vegetables on an open fire, and then once your guests are positively full, continue the evening by gathering around, toasting marshmallows. Adorning your chairs with fleeces and blankets means that when the evening starts to get cooler your guests can cosy up while still enjoying spending the evening outdoors.” From Dunelm’s 1950s-inspired bistro set to Indigo’s industrial tables and benches, there’s a wonderfully wide range of furniture available on the high street to add a sense of style to dining outside. Charlotte Cosby, head of Creative at Farrow & Ball, also advises uplifting old furniture with splashes of colour to liven things up. “Applying colour to old furniture, summerhouses and bird boxes is a simple way to breathe new life into outdoor spaces,” she says. “Try painting furniture in statement colours like Charlotte’s Locks for a dramatic look, or create a work of art in the garden by painting plant pots in Pelt, Studio Green and Drawing Room Blue to make them an unusual decorative feature.” Matthew Brown, Sandtex’s technical consultant, also gives his view on the rising trend of using colour in the garden. “While moss greens and browns blend effortlessly into u
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CAROLINE MANN, BUYER FOR WYEVALE GARDEN CENTRE, GIVES HER TOP THREE GARDEN TIPS
“There’s nothing like making your own home-made pizza or grilling steak on an open fire”
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Patterned cushions, knitted throws and floor lanterns are a simple way to dress your outdoor space.
Look for furniture with enhanced offerings such as built-in ice buckets.
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Previous page Orson Sunlounger, designed by Gordon Guillaumier for Roda, £1,944, at The Conran Shop Top MorsØ’s Gas Forno Oven, £399 Left Dunelm’s Harp Egg Two Seat Bistro Set, £129 Right Breathe new life into your garden with bright paint colours by Farrow & Ball, prices vary Above right Light it up with lanterns, prices vary, available at Wyevale Garden Centres
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Dining sets in subtle shades offer the perfect blank canvas for those looking to play around with colour.
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“Source brightly-coloured bistro sets and wicker alcove seats” natural surroundings, there has been a rise in the demand for more brightly-coloured exterior paint. Why not upcycle your old furniture in a bold pillar-box red or perhaps a striking Oxford blue? Colour is a great way add to add character to any outside space.” Valspar’ Paints, marketing manager, Kasia Wiktorowicz gives her advice: “Consider the space your blank canvas and bring it to new bloom with creative and brave colour choices inspired by the flora around you. Shades like coral, light teal and yellow are growing in popularity as more and more DIY enthusiasts
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look to use their gardens as a platform to showcase they individuality.” For smaller gardens, a beautifully curated patio can bring the feel of the Mediterranean to your home. Invest in a variety of pots – such as the terracotta tubs and tin vessels from Petersham Nurseries – and fill them with blooming plants and flowers. Source brightly-coloured bistro sets and wicker alcove seats from John Lewis, while for a more urban feel, there is a varied selection of contemporary furniture and compact barbecues at The Conran Shop. u
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Top Add a Mediterranean feel to your patio with the Cuba Garden Table and Chairs Set, £549, at John Lewis Above Be brave with paint choices and add character. Here Valspar Paints’ Cabana Glow on the bench contrasts with the wall in Moroccan Resort, both paints from £25 for 2.5l
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“Use lovely outdoor scatter cushions, floor pillows and rugs to take the hard edges off”
Above Cotswold Artificial Grass, £32.99 per m2, at Carpetright Opposite Tarifa Rug, from £169, Juno Cushion, from £61 and Diamond Blanket, from £45, all at Weaver Green
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When it comes to underfoot, Stone and Ceramic Warehouse’s Boardwalk Porcelain paving tiles offer a practical solution. Chris Grainger, managing director, explains: “Boardwalk porcelain pavers offer a hightechnology alternative to natural or composite wood decking. They feature a simulated wood grain finish, which differs with every tile, making them very realistic, and they are durable, frost proof and anti-slip as well as being fade, stain and fire resistant.” While lush lawns are heaven to look at, the upkeep can be a problem for busy homeowners lacking time. Consequently, in recent years there has been a dramatic increase in the trend for artificial grass, with sellers such as Carpetright reporting an increase of 25% in sales over the past year. The company’s buyer, Jemma Dayman, u
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THE INSIDER’S VIEW TASHA GREEN AT WEAVER GREEN GIVES HER TOP TIPS
COMFORT – Use lots of lovely outdoor scatter cushions, floor pillows and rugs to take the hard edges off outdoor furniture and benches.
LIGHTING – Soft candlelight in rows of jam jars and storm lanterns looks amazing. You can also buy excellent solar and battery-powered fairy lights for outdoor use, but ensure they are ‘warm white’ so the light is not too harsh. HIDDEN CORNERS – Create little areas to escape the madding crowd. I love using rugs as roof canopies to create cool shaded areas over dining tables or benches.
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STOCKISTS Carpetright 0330 333 3444 carpetright.co.uk Chesneys 020 7627 1410 chesneys.co.uk Christopher Wray 020 7013 0180 christopherwray.com Dunelm 0345 165 6565 dunelm.com Extex 01634 718871 extex.co.uk Farrow & Ball 01223 367771 farrow-ball.com Houzz houzz.co.uk Indigo 01892 578000 indigofurniture.co.uk John Lewis, Cambridge 01223 361292 johnlewis.com MorsØ morso.dk My Furniture 0845 309 6356 my-furniture.com Neptune 01793 427 300 neptune.com
Top Create a living room feel outdoors with a corner sofa: Chiltern Casual Corner Dining Garden Furniture, (currently on sale), £999.50, at Wyevale Garden Centre Above Look for hardwearing materials for outdoor furniture, such as steel as used in Neptune’s Provence range: Provence Table, £695, and Provence Armchair, £210 each, Antibes Parasol, £407 Opposite Cushions from the Fauna fabric range at Extex, prices start from £149 per linear metre.
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Petersham Nurseries petershamnurseries.com
explains: “With its natural, vibrant and lifelike appearance, artificial grass offers homeowners a cost-effective way to take pride in their outside space, without the hassle of maintaining it. While it gives a similar underfoot sensation to the real thing, it is very child and pet friendly, with busy parents not having to worry about mud and mess after rain.” For larger gardens, you can add a ‘living room’ feel with corner sofas – like those from Neptune – and Chesneys’ outdoor heaters. Christopher Wray’s modern solar lighting is a good way to add interesting features, while Shimu’s scarlet Chinese lanterns bring an exotic touch. Layer your space with a variety of accessories – such as Extex’s weatherproofed cushions, outside rugs and My Furniture’s cube lights. Local Cambridgeshire companies such as Secret Garden at Burwash and Scotsdales Garden Centre are also brilliant one-stop shops where you can discover interesting finds for your garden. Tandine Rawkins, design director at Extex, sums it up: “Look at your garden as an extension of your indoor living space. Consider longevity when designing your garden. Although it’s fun to follow the latest trends, it’s important to create your own unique garden style with pieces that you will love for years to come.” l
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Sandtex sandtex.co.uk Secret Garden at Burwash 01223 260040 burwashsecretgarden.co.uk Scotsdales Garden Centre 01223 842777 scotsdalesgardencentre.co.uk Shimu 0800 088 6800 shimu.co.uk Stone and Ceramic Warehouse 020 8993 5545 stoneandceramicwarehouse.co.uk The Conran Shop 0344 848 4000 conranshop.co.uk Valspar Paints valsparpaint.co.uk Weaver Green 0844 414 2155 weavergreen.com Wyevale Garden Centres wyevalegardencentres.co.uk
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INTERIORS TASSEL FRINGE HAMMOCK
£39, ellajames.co.uk
LINKS POUFFE CHARTREUSE
£195, nisiliving.co.uk
BULKHEAD COPPER SCONCE WALL LIGHT
£289, industville.co.uk
EDI T ION
HANDMADE SILVER PEONY PLANTER
£28, ellajames.co.uk
LOVES
PROVENCE NAVY RUG
from £40, weavergreen.com
LINKS CUSHION COBALT
£73, nisiliving.co.uk
CERAMIC ROSE LANTERN
£73, graceandgrey.co.uk
BRIGHTEN PATIO SET
£169 for three pieces wyevalegardencentres.co.uk
LARGE MEDITERRANEO BOWL
£75, alittlebitofalmosteverything.com
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TURN YOUR GARDEN INTO A SECOND LIVING SPACE WITH PRETTY PATIOS, LAVISH LAWNS AND VERSATILE VERANDAS. ANGELINA VILLA-CLARKE REVEALS HOW TO MAKE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE IDEAL FOR ENTERTAINING AND A PEACEFUL REFUGE
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INTERIORS
LET ME ENTERTA IN YOU
ow that summer is firmly here, many of us want to leave the confines of our houses and retreat to the outdoors. Peaceful corners to read in and stylish areas to bask in the sun are the dream. With long, warm days to enjoy, more and more of us are also entertaining in our gardens, with sunken fire pits, hi-tech barbecues, pizza ovens and even outdoor kitchens all the rage. According to Houzz UK’s 2018 Landscaping Survey, three in five homeowners spend more time entertaining outside after completing landscaping projects, so there’s never been a better time to create the ultimate al fresco space. Declan Walsh, managing director at Morsø UK, which offers a range of modern outdoor ovens and grills, agrees: “Al fresco cooking is a favourite of mine – there’s nothing like making your own home-made pizza or grilling steak and vegetables on an open fire, and then once your guests are positively full, continue the evening by gathering around, toasting marshmallows. Adorning your chairs with fleeces and blankets means that when the evening starts to get cooler your guests can cosy up while still enjoying spending the evening outdoors.” From Dunelm’s 1950s-inspired bistro set to Indigo’s industrial tables and benches, there’s a wonderfully wide range of furniture available on the high street to add a sense of style to dining outside. Charlotte Cosby, head of Creative at Farrow & Ball, also advises uplifting old furniture with splashes of colour to liven things up. “Applying colour to old furniture, summerhouses and bird boxes is a simple way to breathe new life into outdoor spaces,” she says. “Try painting furniture in statement colours like Charlotte’s Locks for a dramatic look, or create a work of art in the garden by painting plant pots in Pelt, Studio Green and Drawing Room Blue to make them an unusual decorative feature.” Matthew Brown, Sandtex’s technical consultant, also gives his view on the rising trend of using colour in the garden. “While moss greens and browns blend effortlessly into u
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CAROLINE MANN, BUYER FOR WYEVALE GARDEN CENTRE, GIVES HER TOP THREE GARDEN TIPS
“There’s nothing like making your own home-made pizza or grilling steak on an open fire”
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Patterned cushions, knitted throws and floor lanterns are a simple way to dress your outdoor space.
Look for furniture with enhanced offerings such as built-in ice buckets.
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Previous page Orson Sunlounger, designed by Gordon Guillaumier for Roda, £1,944, at The Conran Shop Top MorsØ’s Gas Forno Oven, £399 Left Dunelm’s Harp Egg Two Seat Bistro Set, £129 Right Breathe new life into your garden with bright paint colours by Farrow & Ball, prices vary Above right Light it up with lanterns, prices vary, available at Wyevale Garden Centres
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Dining sets in subtle shades offer the perfect blank canvas for those looking to play around with colour.
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“Source brightly-coloured bistro sets and wicker alcove seats” natural surroundings, there has been a rise in the demand for more brightly-coloured exterior paint. Why not upcycle your old furniture in a bold pillar-box red or perhaps a striking Oxford blue? Colour is a great way add to add character to any outside space.” Valspar’ Paints, marketing manager, Kasia Wiktorowicz gives her advice: “Consider the space your blank canvas and bring it to new bloom with creative and brave colour choices inspired by the flora around you. Shades like coral, light teal and yellow are growing in popularity as more and more DIY enthusiasts
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look to use their gardens as a platform to showcase they individuality.” For smaller gardens, a beautifully curated patio can bring the feel of the Mediterranean to your home. Invest in a variety of pots – such as the terracotta tubs and tin vessels from Petersham Nurseries – and fill them with blooming plants and flowers. Source brightly-coloured bistro sets and wicker alcove seats from John Lewis, while for a more urban feel, there is a varied selection of contemporary furniture and compact barbecues at The Conran Shop. u
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Top Add a Mediterranean feel to your patio with the Cuba Garden Table and Chairs Set, £549, at John Lewis Above Be brave with paint choices and add character. Here Valspar Paints’ Cabana Glow on the bench contrasts with the wall in Moroccan Resort, both paints from £25 for 2.5l
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“Use lovely outdoor scatter cushions, floor pillows and rugs to take the hard edges off”
Above Cotswold Artificial Grass, £32.99 per m2, at Carpetright Opposite Tarifa Rug, from £169, Juno Cushion, from £61 and Diamond Blanket, from £45, all at Weaver Green
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When it comes to underfoot, Stone and Ceramic Warehouse’s Boardwalk Porcelain paving tiles offer a practical solution. Chris Grainger, managing director, explains: “Boardwalk porcelain pavers offer a hightechnology alternative to natural or composite wood decking. They feature a simulated wood grain finish, which differs with every tile, making them very realistic, and they are durable, frost proof and anti-slip as well as being fade, stain and fire resistant.” While lush lawns are heaven to look at, the upkeep can be a problem for busy homeowners lacking time. Consequently, in recent years there has been a dramatic increase in the trend for artificial grass, with sellers such as Carpetright reporting an increase of 25% in sales over the past year. The company’s buyer, Jemma Dayman, u
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THE INSIDER’S VIEW TASHA GREEN AT WEAVER GREEN GIVES HER TOP TIPS
COMFORT – Use lots of lovely outdoor scatter cushions, floor pillows and rugs to take the hard edges off outdoor furniture and benches.
LIGHTING – Soft candlelight in rows of jam jars and storm lanterns looks amazing. You can also buy excellent solar and battery-powered fairy lights for outdoor use, but ensure they are ‘warm white’ so the light is not too harsh. HIDDEN CORNERS – Create little areas to escape the madding crowd. I love using rugs as roof canopies to create cool shaded areas over dining tables or benches.
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STOCKISTS Carpetright 0330 333 3444 carpetright.co.uk Chesneys 020 7627 1410 chesneys.co.uk Christopher Wray 020 7013 0180 christopherwray.com Dunelm 0345 165 6565 dunelm.com Extex 01634 718871 extex.co.uk Farrow & Ball 01223 367771 farrow-ball.com Houzz houzz.co.uk Indigo 01892 578000 indigofurniture.co.uk John Lewis, Cambridge 01223 361292 johnlewis.com MorsØ morso.dk My Furniture 0845 309 6356 my-furniture.com Neptune 01793 427 300 neptune.com
Top Create a living room feel outdoors with a corner sofa: Chiltern Casual Corner Dining Garden Furniture, (currently on sale), £999.50, at Wyevale Garden Centre Above Look for hardwearing materials for outdoor furniture, such as steel as used in Neptune’s Provence range: Provence Table, £695, and Provence Armchair, £210 each, Antibes Parasol, £407 Opposite Cushions from the Fauna fabric range at Extex, prices start from £149 per linear metre.
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Petersham Nurseries petershamnurseries.com
explains: “With its natural, vibrant and lifelike appearance, artificial grass offers homeowners a cost-effective way to take pride in their outside space, without the hassle of maintaining it. While it gives a similar underfoot sensation to the real thing, it is very child and pet friendly, with busy parents not having to worry about mud and mess after rain.” For larger gardens, you can add a ‘living room’ feel with corner sofas – like those from Neptune – and Chesneys’ outdoor heaters. Christopher Wray’s modern solar lighting is a good way to add interesting features, while Shimu’s scarlet Chinese lanterns bring an exotic touch. Layer your space with a variety of accessories – such as Extex’s weatherproofed cushions, outside rugs and My Furniture’s cube lights. Local Cambridgeshire companies such as Secret Garden at Burwash and Scotsdales Garden Centre are also brilliant one-stop shops where you can discover interesting finds for your garden. Tandine Rawkins, design director at Extex, sums it up: “Look at your garden as an extension of your indoor living space. Consider longevity when designing your garden. Although it’s fun to follow the latest trends, it’s important to create your own unique garden style with pieces that you will love for years to come.” l
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Sandtex sandtex.co.uk Secret Garden at Burwash 01223 260040 burwashsecretgarden.co.uk Scotsdales Garden Centre 01223 842777 scotsdalesgardencentre.co.uk Shimu 0800 088 6800 shimu.co.uk Stone and Ceramic Warehouse 020 8993 5545 stoneandceramicwarehouse.co.uk The Conran Shop 0344 848 4000 conranshop.co.uk Valspar Paints valsparpaint.co.uk Weaver Green 0844 414 2155 weavergreen.com Wyevale Garden Centres wyevalegardencentres.co.uk
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INTERIORS TASSEL FRINGE HAMMOCK
£39, ellajames.co.uk
LINKS POUFFE CHARTREUSE
£195, nisiliving.co.uk
BULKHEAD COPPER SCONCE WALL LIGHT
£289, industville.co.uk
EDI T ION
HANDMADE SILVER PEONY PLANTER
£28, ellajames.co.uk
LOVES
PROVENCE NAVY RUG
from £40, weavergreen.com
LINKS CUSHION COBALT
£73, nisiliving.co.uk
CERAMIC ROSE LANTERN
£73, graceandgrey.co.uk
BRIGHTEN PATIO SET
£169 for three pieces wyevalegardencentres.co.uk
LARGE MEDITERRANEO BOWL
£75, alittlebitofalmosteverything.com
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