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Outdoor Spaces That Wow: Summer-Ready Gardens and Decks
Get summer ready with these outdoor living space ideas.
25 March 2025
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Transform your backyard into a summer oasis with these tips for creating a stunning outdoor retreat. Focus on blending comfort and style with weather-resistant furniture, effective shade solutions like pergolas, and ambient lighting for evenings.
Create dedicated zones for dining and relaxation, adding a fire pit for warmth. Enhance your garden with layered, climate-appropriate plants, and consider an outdoor kitchen or bar to create the ultimate entertaining hub for friends and family this season.
Outdoor living spaces: maximising comfort and style
A considered outdoor lighting scheme will allow you to enjoy your outdoor space both day and night.
Summer patio designs: relaxing spaces for those hot days
The conversation pit, complete with fire, is a sheltered space on the deck where intimate gatherings can enjoy the lake view while staying warm and cosy.
Garden landscaping: creating lush and inviting outdoor spaces
A mixture of plants was used in this vertical garden to create a lush, dramatic feature that will eventually grow up to meet with the flowering green roof above.
Deck decorating 101: transform your deck into a dream space
A glass balustrade with black rail allows the rugged beauty of New Zealand’s wild West Coast to come to the fore at this beachside home.
Outdoor entertaining spaces: create the ultimate gathering spot
Designed as an extension to the indoor living areas, this outdoor space incorporates a lounge area complete with comfortable sofas, blankets and ample cushions for added comfort.
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