Get the Look - Summer Glow
How does your garden glow?
Summer evenings are the perfect time to kick back and relax outdoors. Imagine spending those warm nights catching up with friends in this perfect outdoor setting. Inspired by tropical holiday destinations, you can pretend you're hanging out at an exotic resort at a moment's notice. Anyone can achieve this look, and we have put together our top tips to get your garden glowing.
1. Find the right spot
Whether you have a petite patio or some spacious decking, you will want to choose the perfect spot for your new hangout. Try to pick somewhere secluded that provides you with some privacy, nobody feels relaxed when they are being watched. Corners are particularly great for creating a cosy ambience. Arrange your furniture so that everyone can socialise effortlessly. Garden sofa sets are often referred to as 'conversation sets', as they can be perfectly arranged to have everyone gathered around and chatting. Adding a garden coffee table makes it easier to serve drinks and snacks to guests.
2. Bring in layers and texture
Being outdoors doesn't mean you can't decorate, you just need to look at it from a new angle. If you own your fence, consider adding a lick of paint or varnish to give it a whole new look. Bamboo and reed screening is great for defining areas and adding new textures to a previously dull wall or fence. Using natural textures gives the feel of a tropical bar destination and will have you and your guests feeling like you're on holiday. Outdoor rugs not only provide patterns and colours, but they bring the space together like an outdoor living room and make it super inviting.
We have a wide range of outdoor plants for home delivery3. Add calm with a palm (or two)
Plants, plants, plants - we can't get enough of them. These tropical beauties are absolutely perfect for feeling like you're on a staycation. Palms are not always ideal for beginners, so if you are new to gardening then be sure to read up on the care and maintenance advice to keep your plants flourishing for longer. Surround your furniture with bushy green foliage and decorative pot plants to really make it feel like an oasis. If you are looking for something a little easier to maintain, why not try some easy-to-grow perennials or hardy ferns?
4. Finally, it's time to get glowing
Let there be light - and lots of it. The best thing about solar lighting is that after the initial purchase, it requires no running cost whatsoever! You can add as many solar lights to your outdoor space as you like without having to worry about the utility bills. String lights look beautiful pinned to fences or along roof edges, you can even wrap them around tree branches! Solar stake lights are ideal for brightening up borders, whilst lanterns can give the corners a radiant glow. Why not add a little personality with some novelty-shaped solar lights such as animals, or even neon signs?
The finishing touches
Create a coordinated finishing look by bringing in a colour scheme. If you have any flowering plants in the area, perhaps try to match your chosen accessories to the colours of the blooms. Insect repelling candles and colourful plastic tableware can really liven up your table setting. Now you have a relaxing outdoor setting, take the time to get outdoors and enjoy it. The summer is not here for long, so make the most of it. Whatever you are looking for, you can count on us to provide you with great quality.
