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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 oasis by transforming your outdoor areas. Design a comfortable outdoor living space with weather-resistant furniture, shade solutions, and ambient lighting. Enhance patios with dining zones and fire pits for evening gatherings.
For garden landscaping, use layered, climate-appropriate plants and consider vertical gardens for small spaces. Elevate deck decorating with cosy textiles and planters. An outdoor kitchen and multiple seating zones will create the ultimate spot for entertaining guests 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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