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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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Create a stunning summer-ready outdoor oasis by focusing on comfort and style. Incorporate weather-resistant furniture, effective shade solutions like pergolas, and ambient lighting for evening gatherings.
Enhance your space by adding a fire pit for warmth, creating designated dining and grilling zones, and using layered plants to add depth to your garden. By designing distinct areas for relaxation and entertaining, you can craft an inviting outdoor retreat perfect for the warmer months.
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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