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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 outdoor space into a summer-ready retreat with these design tips. For decks and patios, prioritise comfort with weather-resistant furniture, shade solutions, and ambient lighting.

Create functional entertaining spaces by adding dining zones, fire pits, or even an outdoor kitchen. Enhance your garden landscaping with layered plants, focal points like water features, and vertical gardens for smaller areas. Personal touches like textiles and planters will make your outdoor oasis feel complete.

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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