With the summer fast approaching and the sun beginning to shine, many people are swapping their indoor couches for time outside. New inventive ideas for adding character and accessibility to outdoor areas are trending each year and we have provided them all here.
Many people believe that the garden is the one of the most important rooms in the house and whether it?s a large piece of land, courtyard or small balcony, these tips are sure to bring style and function to any home.
Don?t be afraid of shade
The first functional consideration of your outdoor space (depending on size of course!) is shade cover. At times, even in the UK, the sun can get slightly unbearable if you?re out for a long period of time and the use of a gazebo or umbrella is a useful and practical additional to a space. If you live in an apartment or flat and have a balcony which is in direct sun, a simple umbrella may be the solution to make the glaring heat more enjoyable. This may be put against a wall or against a balcony rail.
Luminous lighting
It is clear that the addition of lighting creates ambience and makes sure that you can use it after dark as well. Brighten up your evenings with lamps, fairy lights or lanterns to create a truly magic space.
As a more environmental solution, the use of solar-powered lights could be used to make moving though certain areas easier without needing to use a power source ? they are also better for the environment too. We also think floor lamps are a must-have for ga...