8 Inspiring ways to Weatherproof Your Patio for a British summer - Face it, our British weather keeps us on our toes. We've all had times when we just got on the garden furniture, only to find the temperature dropped and the heavens opened. The answer? Think of your patio not only as a relaxation area in the summer, but as a comfortable space where you can snuggle up and watch nature at work. Here are some design tips to add a shelter and warmth to your patio, you can enjoy the evenings outdoors whatever the weather.
Kate Eyre Garden Design
Growing a green awning
Use the leaves to form a natural shelter against the wind and rain. The best way to do this is to build an arbor for the plants grow. Most major hardware stores sell ready versions, or something more custom you could do yourself.
Planting climbers around, like the vine or the fragrant jasmine. Be patient, and eventually you will be rewarded with a beautiful space with dappled sunlight that will double as a shelter on cooler evenings.
Use the leaves to form a natural shelter against the wind and rain. The best way to do this is to build an arbor for the plants grow. Most major hardware stores sell ready versions, or something more custom you could do yourself.
Planting climbers around, like the vine or the fragrant jasmine. Be patient, and eventually you will be rewarded with a beautiful space with dappled sunlight that will double as a shelter on cooler evenings.
Colin Cadle Photography
cover all your bases
Use fences and hedges to provide shelter from all angles. By surrounding your living area with various windbreaker, you retain all the elements. The wooden terrace is surrounded by hedges and shrubs, and a wooden fence. It feels like a warm, inviting area that can be enjoyed even if there is a strong breeze.
To make it even more attractive, choosing scented shrubs, such as rosemary, you can see it here first.
Use fences and hedges to provide shelter from all angles. By surrounding your living area with various windbreaker, you retain all the elements. The wooden terrace is surrounded by hedges and shrubs, and a wooden fence. It feels like a warm, inviting area that can be enjoyed even if there is a strong breeze.
To make it even more attractive, choosing scented shrubs, such as rosemary, you can see it here first.
Adolfo Harrison Gardens
warm up by the fire
This cozy seating around a fireplace table that provides a warm glow when the temperature drops. The homes have transformed our gardens in recent years, giving us the ability to stay warm and snuggly on chilly evenings.
You do not have to go to a table version, however. Portable models generally come in the form of a metal bowl covered by a screen. Alternatively, you can buy a cast iron or clay chiminea.
Browse terraces other magnificent warmed with fireplaces
This cozy seating around a fireplace table that provides a warm glow when the temperature drops. The homes have transformed our gardens in recent years, giving us the ability to stay warm and snuggly on chilly evenings.
You do not have to go to a table version, however. Portable models generally come in the form of a metal bowl covered by a screen. Alternatively, you can buy a cast iron or clay chiminea.
Browse terraces other magnificent warmed with fireplaces
Gianna Camilotti Interiors
establish an umbrella
Garden umbrellas are a great option to add shade in full sun, but they also provide an easy way to keep the rain. Choose a model overhang, as it will give you more flexibility. You can move it to different areas of the patio and its canopy rotate as needed.
An umbrella is a much less permanent solution as the roof of a gazebo or patio, it works well in the changing climate of the UK. Put it when it's hot or raining, but if it is too cold in the shade, you can simply put down.
Garden umbrellas are a great option to add shade in full sun, but they also provide an easy way to keep the rain. Choose a model overhang, as it will give you more flexibility. You can move it to different areas of the patio and its canopy rotate as needed.
An umbrella is a much less permanent solution as the roof of a gazebo or patio, it works well in the changing climate of the UK. Put it when it's hot or raining, but if it is too cold in the shade, you can simply put down.
Alex Maguire Photography
Create an instant chill-out area
You can not deal with the purchase of garden furniture only to never use? How comfortable floor cushions instead? Choose those shiny fabric to give them an exotic atmosphere and put them somewhere inside to create a relaxing haven. As soon as the sun comes out, you can move your cushions on the terrace for instant entertainment space or an ideal place to relax and unwind on a balmy summer evening.
You can not deal with the purchase of garden furniture only to never use? How comfortable floor cushions instead? Choose those shiny fabric to give them an exotic atmosphere and put them somewhere inside to create a relaxing haven. As soon as the sun comes out, you can move your cushions on the terrace for instant entertainment space or an ideal place to relax and unwind on a balmy summer evening.
Goose Green Design
Building a garden furniture
Still not convinced your patio will provide enough coverage? It might be worth considering a pavilion. It does not have to be a big building, just big enough for a couple of chairs and a table. Add lighting to give a very comfortable feeling, and run inside when the weather turns bad. There is something very pleasant to listen to crackling rain from the comfort of a wooden shelter.
Still not convinced your patio will provide enough coverage? It might be worth considering a pavilion. It does not have to be a big building, just big enough for a couple of chairs and a table. Add lighting to give a very comfortable feeling, and run inside when the weather turns bad. There is something very pleasant to listen to crackling rain from the comfort of a wooden shelter.
GA Interiors
raise the roof
Creating an outdoor room with a flat roof or canopy. There are various options, depending on your budget. You can splash out on a specialized company that will attach a retractable glass version, which uses electronic sensors to open and close.
For a simple, cost-effective alternative, you can purchase a polycarbonate model. Some companies even offer a DIY kit with instructions, so that you can build yourself.
Creating an outdoor room with a flat roof or canopy. There are various options, depending on your budget. You can splash out on a specialized company that will attach a retractable glass version, which uses electronic sensors to open and close.
For a simple, cost-effective alternative, you can purchase a polycarbonate model. Some companies even offer a DIY kit with instructions, so that you can build yourself.
Nice & Cosy
Make use of comfortable fabrics
by introducing textiles to your outdoor space, you will feel comfortable whatever the weather. This relaxation area upcycled was revived with waterproof seat cushions. Scatter rugs and outdoor cushions on top, made from various textured and patterned fabrics give a warm and welcoming atmosphere. You can imagine cozying up on a cool evening with blankets, candles and a hot drink.
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by introducing textiles to your outdoor space, you will feel comfortable whatever the weather. This relaxation area upcycled was revived with waterproof seat cushions. Scatter rugs and outdoor cushions on top, made from various textured and patterned fabrics give a warm and welcoming atmosphere. You can imagine cozying up on a cool evening with blankets, candles and a hot drink.
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Tell us ...
How do you relax your patio? Share your tips and photos in the comments below.