Get their look: Decked clapboard patio

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It’s been a record-breaking hot, dry summer for the most part this year. Instagram is full of gorgeous images of outdoor spaces – and this decked clapboard patio is one of them.

It just shows that you don’t need a whole lot of room to create an outdoor space that is attractive and usable. The weathered wooden planks used on the ground, walls and overhead bring the whole area together. The matte metal accessories such as the storm lamp, hanging planter and bird cage give a utilitarian feel. The yellow painted rattan table & chairs are weather-resistant so can stay outdoors all year. It’s much easier just having to bring in the cushions and throw; even the reversible rug can stand up to the doubtless rainy days to come.

Get their look

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Crown of thorns twig wreath

Zinc hanging planter

Zinc storm lantern

Persian-style reversible outdoor garden rug

House by John Lewis Salsa chairs, saffron

House by John Lewis Salsa 50cm table, saffron

Crown of thorns twig wreath

Zinc hanging planter

Zinc storm lantern

Persian-style reversible outdoor garden rug

House by John Lewis Salsa chairs, saffron

House by John Lewis Salsa 50cm table, saffron

Crown of thorns twig wreath

Zinc hanging planter

Zinc storm lantern

Persian-style reversible outdoor garden rug

House by John Lewis Salsa chairs, saffron

House by John Lewis Salsa 50cm table, saffron

Get their look: Mid-summer garden

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This Insta-square just sums up lazy, mid-summer garden vibes! How? The tropical-feel raffia tiki parasol. The festoon of al fresco lights draped above head height. The soft, fluffy floor cushions & rugs. The glowing and flickering tea lights, lanterns and hurricane lamps. They all come together to create quite a magical and cosy atmosphere. And not forgetting the beautiful, blue sky lingering until late in the evening. It looks like the perfect place to relax with family and friends.

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Cordo bamboo lantern

Clarice faux fur cushion

Arizona 3-piece garden bistro set

Tiki beach parasol

3 vintage lanterns

10-light festoon lights

Cordo bamboo lantern

Clarice faux fur cushion

Arizona 3-piece garden bistro set

Tiki beach parasol

3 vintage lanterns

10-light festoon lights

Cordo bamboo lantern

Clarice faux fur cushion

Arizona 3-piece garden bistro set

Tiki beach parasol

3 vintage lanterns

10-light festoon lights

Price Points: Eco picnic items

Summer is officially here (that’s what they tell us, anyway!) so picnics and barbecues are coming back again. Ditch the single-use serveware, eco picnic items are the way to go.

We’ve picked out a trio of bamboo ‘crockery’ ranges that would be a far greener choice than plastic or polystyrene. Bamboo is a grass, so products made from the material are biodegradable, compostable and it’s a renewable resource.

Bamboo cutlery set: £9.99, Amazon
LEON bamboo picnic plates, assorted, dia. 25cm, set of 4: £18.00, John Lewis
Vango 4-person bamboo dinner set: £39.99, Very

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