Exterior: Turn your patio into living space Outdoor Chic - When the sun shines, we all want to spend as much time outside as we can. And the best way to do this? Get out of those four walls and create an outdoor living room in the garden. With the right furniture and accessories, your humble patio can become an elegant space in its own right, instantly extending the boundaries of your home and create a garden where you can spend time with family and friends. From minimalist to luxurious, these ideas have outside you faster than you can say, "Cocktail, anyone?".
EHG Property Styling
Using existing functions
If your garden is a striking centerpiece, as this beautiful tree, play a game your "room" and build your seating area around it. a tree providing dappled shade, while a water feature will create a tinkling sound that is wonderfully soothing, or covered tree flowers adds a sense of height and architecture.
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If your garden is a striking centerpiece, as this beautiful tree, play a game your "room" and build your seating area around it. a tree providing dappled shade, while a water feature will create a tinkling sound that is wonderfully soothing, or covered tree flowers adds a sense of height and architecture.
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embrace natural textures
wicker furniture is an old favorite for gardens, and rightly so. It works in both traditional and contemporary settings, is durable and is easy to maintain. Bottom line: if in doubt, you can not go wrong with wicker
. wicker furniture is an old favorite for gardens, and rightly so. It works in both traditional and contemporary settings, is durable and is easy to maintain. Bottom line: if in doubt, you can not go wrong with wicker
Nash Baker Architects
dividing the three
When it comes to ballroom logic, a good three piece suite is always a winner. It is a flexible option, which means you can comfortably accommodate a group of people with different seating options, armchairs with two seats for chairs. Footrest are great, too, because they can do double duty as coffee tables.
When it comes to ballroom logic, a good three piece suite is always a winner. It is a flexible option, which means you can comfortably accommodate a group of people with different seating options, armchairs with two seats for chairs. Footrest are great, too, because they can do double duty as coffee tables.
Bestall & Co Landscape Design
Go full circle
Enjoy a beautiful view with a circular, raised seating area that provides a 360 degree view. rounded furniture can also help offset a boxy, square garden, and it is also ideal for socializing -. go heavy on the cushions so guests can comfortably
Enjoy a beautiful view with a circular, raised seating area that provides a 360 degree view. rounded furniture can also help offset a boxy, square garden, and it is also ideal for socializing -. go heavy on the cushions so guests can comfortably
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Bear easy
outdoor seating does not need to be complicated or extravagant - use a quiet corner of the garden and install a single seat, or a bench where you can enjoy fresh air and relax. You do not have to splash out on the new accessories is -. Simply borrow cushions of your living room
outdoor seating does not need to be complicated or extravagant - use a quiet corner of the garden and install a single seat, or a bench where you can enjoy fresh air and relax. You do not have to splash out on the new accessories is -. Simply borrow cushions of your living room
Bowles & Wyer
Cozy
for a luxury ambience, reserve like many modern space you can afford to turn into a plush seating area. Choose extra-sponge to add to the feeling of luxury cushions. Make sure you opt for weather-resistant fabrics that will stand the test of time (and items), so your outdoor room is ready when you are.
for a luxury ambience, reserve like many modern space you can afford to turn into a plush seating area. Choose extra-sponge to add to the feeling of luxury cushions. Make sure you opt for weather-resistant fabrics that will stand the test of time (and items), so your outdoor room is ready when you are.
Randle Siddeley
opt for natural
Simple is often better for outdoor furniture with soft, neutral fabrics that enhance rather than compete with natural environment. This patio in warm linen shade blends perfectly with the light wood decking, achieving a relaxed atmosphere that is casual yet elegant.
Get more ideas of style to make the most of your outdoor living space
Simple is often better for outdoor furniture with soft, neutral fabrics that enhance rather than compete with natural environment. This patio in warm linen shade blends perfectly with the light wood decking, achieving a relaxed atmosphere that is casual yet elegant.
Get more ideas of style to make the most of your outdoor living space
Annie Pearce
Be Zen
If your garden is a haven of peace where you go for quiet time to enjoy the beauty of nature, you can enhance the experience by keeping cool and minimalist furniture. The cushions are optional -. Even without, this is a great environment in which to close their eyes and feel nature all around you
If your garden is a haven of peace where you go for quiet time to enjoy the beauty of nature, you can enhance the experience by keeping cool and minimalist furniture. The cushions are optional -. Even without, this is a great environment in which to close their eyes and feel nature all around you
Hampstead Garden Design
Use the right angle
Just as in your indoor living room, sofa shaped the many benefits - if you want to accommodate a large group or expand on your own, everyone is happy. Add a pair of armchairs, as here, which makes for the ideal headquarters - can not imagine you as barbecues on the roof of the terrace
Just as in your indoor living room, sofa shaped the many benefits - if you want to accommodate a large group or expand on your own, everyone is happy. Add a pair of armchairs, as here, which makes for the ideal headquarters - can not imagine you as barbecues on the roof of the terrace
Colin Cadle Photography
And incline ...
Nothing says "vacation" quite like a deckchair and umbrella. If you like lying in the sun, take the idea a step further and define the space with elegant terrace for your own pool-esque space with this essential atmosphere St Tropez.
Tell us ...
How do you use your patio? Share your tips and photos in the comments below.
Nothing says "vacation" quite like a deckchair and umbrella. If you like lying in the sun, take the idea a step further and define the space with elegant terrace for your own pool-esque space with this essential atmosphere St Tropez.
Tell us ...
How do you use your patio? Share your tips and photos in the comments below.