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GARDENS

HOW TO CREATE AN
OUTDOOR ROOM

Dobbies’ Outdoor Living Buyer, Lynsey Abbott, shares her top tips
for creating an outdoor room in your garden this summer…

Summer has arrived and with it comes room, think it of it in the same way you
the time to embrace spending time would when designing any other room in
outside, reconnecting with loved ones your home. Attention to detail will help
and making memories in the sunshine. to create a finished space you’ll love.
As there are many people working
from home, looking to create a space Firstly, decide on a colour scheme and
that separates work from home life, style, as this will inform everything
making the most of every corner of our from furniture to the accessories.
home has become more of a focus, It may be that you take the lead
and utilising the space in the garden from the style of your garden, for
will quickly extend your living space. example a country cottage garden
will complement modern rustic
Blurring the lines between indoors and décor. There are plenty of styles to
outdoors will help you achieve this. choose from, including laid back
Therefore when creating your outdoor coastal, tropical, Scandi – or the latest
Japandi trend which balances a mix of
Japanese and Scandinavian design.

Get a clear idea on what you want to
use your outdoor room for, whether
that’s entertaining, a children’s play
area, dining alfresco, home workouts
or a space for relaxation. Not only will
this help with decisions when you’re
creating the space, but it will also
mean you get more use out of it once
it’s complete.

Selecting the right furniture is key.
Choosing a set that looks just as good
inside as it does outside is a great way
to make it feel like a natural extension
of your home. A conversational set,
such as the Nectar set, is a great option
for an outdoor room as this features a
coffee table, sofa and two chairs - really
giving your garden a living room feel.

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