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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 garden or deck into a summer oasis. Create comfortable seating areas with weather-resistant furniture and add practical shade solutions and ambient lighting for evening use.

Enhance your patio with a BBQ zone or fire pit for entertaining. Use layered planting, planters, and textiles to add style and personality. Thoughtful design can turn any outdoor space into a valuable extension of your home for relaxation and socialising this summer.

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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