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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 for summer. Create a stylish oasis with weather-resistant furniture, effective shade solutions like pergolas, and ambient lighting for evenings.
Design your patio with natural materials, a dedicated dining zone, and a fire pit for warmth. Enhance your garden with layered, climate-appropriate plants and consider vertical gardens for smaller areas. Decorate with comfortable textiles and planters to create an inviting entertaining spot with distinct zones for socialising and dining.
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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