Get their look: Dog-friendly garden

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I truly identify with this home-owner. I remember helplessly trying to stop Fudge from walking roughshod our lovingly prepared allotment beds and seedlings. They have designed this attractive yet, at the same time, dog-friendly garden with damage limitation in mind.

There’s an obvious pathway – to keep spaniel, Coco on the straight and narrow. They’ve sown robust plants that can stand up to being pushed past and trampled; bamboo, phormium (New Zealand flax) and yucca. They also add shape, drama and lend a tropical ambiance.

That giant outdoor Anglepoise is a real talking point – and extends the length of time you can spend outdoors to well into the night. Probably my favourite feature, is the stunning 1m2 porcelain tiles. Named ‘carpet for the garden’ they’re printed with what looks to be an antique Persian rug design. It really makes it feel like bringing the inside out!

  1. Phyllostachys nigra/black bamboo
  2. Original Anglepoise 1227 giant outdoor floor lamp
  3. Yucca gloriosa/Adam’s needle
  4. Phormium ‘Black Velvet’
  5. Grid left / right end table unit
  6. Carpet for the Garden tiles

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Carpet for the Garden tiles
Carpet for the Garden tiles
Grid left / right end table unit
Grid left / right end table unit
Phormium ‘Black Velvet’
Phormium ‘Black Velvet’
Yucca gloriosa/Adam’s needle
Yucca gloriosa/Adam’s needle
Original Anglepoise 1227 giant outdoor floor lamp
Original Anglepoise 1227 giant outdoor floor lamp
Phyllostachys nigra/black bamboo
Phyllostachys nigra/black bamboo
Carpet for the Garden tiles
Carpet for the Garden tiles
Grid left / right end table unit
Grid left / right end table unit
Phormium ‘Black Velvet’
Phormium ‘Black Velvet’
Yucca gloriosa/Adam’s needle
Yucca gloriosa/Adam’s needle
Original Anglepoise 1227 giant outdoor floor lamp
Original Anglepoise 1227 giant outdoor floor lamp
Phyllostachys nigra/black bamboo
Phyllostachys nigra/black bamboo
Carpet for the Garden tiles
Carpet for the Garden tiles
Grid left / right end table unit
Grid left / right end table unit
Phormium ‘Black Velvet’
Phormium ‘Black Velvet’
Yucca gloriosa/Adam’s needle
Yucca gloriosa/Adam’s needle
Original Anglepoise 1227 giant outdoor floor lamp
Original Anglepoise 1227 giant outdoor floor lamp
Phyllostachys nigra/black bamboo
Phyllostachys nigra/black bamboo

Summer is coming – great outdoor renovation ideas

great outdoor renovation ideas

Summer will soon be coming to the Southern Hemisphere and most Australian home-owners are thinking about their outdoor layout at this time of year. We all like to make the best use of our outdoor living space and if you get the feeling that your terraced area could do with a facelift, here are some unique outdoor renovation ideas to transform your exterior living space.

Garden furniture with pink parasol

Stylish shading solutions

As nice as the sun can be, you really do need adequate shading and there’s no better way to keep the terraced shaded than a stylish cantilever umbrella. If you happen to be looking for stylish and elegant outdoor furniture in Melbourne, there are some great stores that have an extensive range of quality umbrellas and they have many items on special offer.

Cane garden furniture set

Resin wicker outdoor furniture

If you’re looking for stunning outdoor furniture that can stand the test of time, why not invest in a resin wicker outdoor suite? Made with handwoven textured artificial resin, these stunning tables and chairs are built to withstand the harsh Australian summers and will give you and your family many years of trouble-free use.

Weber Genesis BBQ

Install an outdoor kitchen

The ultimate for those who like to entertain, you can buy a Weber BBQ that is designed to cook while retaining the juices of the meat. Weber are renowned for making the very best outdoor cooking equipment and with a few stainless-steel cabinets and worktops, you have the perfect outdoor kitchen. If you can locate an established outdoor furniture supplier in your area, you can spend a few hours viewing their range of top-quality BBQ units and if you really want the best, look no further than Weber!

String of outdoor lights

Exterior lighting

As the sun goes down, your outdoor lighting comes into play and with LED lighting solutions, anything is possible. Low input units in all colours allow you to be really creative with your exterior lighting and LED strips are perfect for draping over bushes and shrubs, making for a unique ambience. Dimmer switches and light sensor switches add to the evening atmosphere and with so many light designs, you are only limited by your own imagination.

Garden planted with evergreen plants

Trees, plants and shrubs

If you want to add some natural colour, why not hang a few baskets from your terrace? Plant some small evergreen trees to border the patio and your outdoor relaxation area will feel so much more welcoming. If you’re stuck for ideas in the plant department, a Google image search should give you some inspiration and by choosing evergreens, you don’t have to worry about leaf shedding.

All of the above can transform your garden and if you manage to find an established outdoor furniture store within driving distance, you and your partner can spend an afternoon browsing the selection of quality products that are designed for the modern garden. Most garden centres have special offers running regularly, so transforming your outdoor living space doesn’t have to break the bank.

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Get their look: Summer vibes patio

Haven’t we been lucky with the summer weather?! We’ve mostly been working out in the garden (with Justin popping indoors to watch the odd World Cup match). Lots of people on Instagram have been posting photos of their gardens, and this laid-back patio sums up the summer vibes feeling many of us have been feeling.

Emma, whose garden this is, lives in Wigan and is an amazing hand (or should that be ‘arm’?) knitter! Those are her works of art in the basket and across the top of the L-shaped sofa. She sells her wares via her Instagram account – you can find her over at @blanketsbeautiful. I’m very much in love with her chunky knits – especially the amber coloured ones!

  1. 10-light festoon lights
  2. Handmade woven wall hanging
  3. Natural willow heart
  4. John Lewis jute pouffe
  5. Monaco multifunctional set
  6. Osia sheepskin rug
  7. Patio diamond mono rug

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Patio diamond mono rug
Patio diamond mono rug
Osia sheepskin rug
Osia sheepskin rug
Monaco mulitfunctional set
Monaco mulitfunctional set
John Lewis jute pouffe
John Lewis jute pouffe
Natural willow heart
Natural willow heart
Handmade woven wall hanging
Handmade woven wall hanging
10-light festoon lights
10-light festoon lights
Patio diamond mono rug
Patio diamond mono rug
Osia sheepskin rug
Osia sheepskin rug
Monaco mulitfunctional set
Monaco mulitfunctional set
John Lewis jute pouffe
John Lewis jute pouffe
Natural willow heart
Natural willow heart
Handmade woven wall hanging
Handmade woven wall hanging
10-light festoon lights
10-light festoon lights

Get their look: Chilled garden

Jo Whiley's chilled gardencredit

This chilled garden belongs to BBC radio and TV presenter, Jo Whiley. You’d expect something this relaxed and comfortable from the Glastonbury Festival veteran.

It’s a perfect candidate for Through the Keyhole – there are so many clues. Bales of hay for that Worthy Farm vibe? Check! Superstar DJ disco ball? Check! Fire bowl for sitting around playing or listening to music and toasting marshmallows? Check, check, check!

Strings of outdoor festoon lights and lanterns complete the easygoing ambience and, according to a recent article in House Beautiful, they’re very on-trend for this summer.

  1. 20 warm white LED connectible festoon lights
  2. 300mm silver disco mirror ball
  3. Hot lips cushion
  4. Black cage battery wax candle lantern, 20cm
  5. Outdoor battery flickering candle lantern
  6. Barley straw bale
  7. Metal double sun lounger
  8. Original recycled Kadai Fire Bowl®

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