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FLAWLESS DESIGN Add warmth and visual interest with Alternative Flooring’s (inset) selection of durable outdoor rugs
Glasswells, East Anglia’s largest independent homestore, has a wide collection of garden furniture and accessories on offer. “Whether you’re creating the ultimate alfresco dining experience for your guests or relaxing as the summer sun sets, you’ll find what you need at Glasswells,” says the company. “Our Sandringham corner sofa set blends comfortable dining with relaxation, finished in a smooth weave and a neutral colourway. Alternatively, the Umbria garden dining set adds a contemporary look to your outdoor space with its distinctive angular design in a chic shade of anthracite.”
As well as choosing comfortable and durable furniture, accessorising the garden with cushions, rugs and even mirrors – as you would an indoor room – can bring it to life. Add a pop of colour with a waterproof rug, scatter cushions in complementary colour schemes and hang a garden mirror to give the illusion of space. “Our gardens are an extension of our homes. Therefore, it’s important to select garden furniture that elevates your outdoor area and reflects your personal style,” states Kirsty Barton, Alternative Flooring marketing manager. “Choose a durable outdoor rug which not only
captures the warmth of summer, but also adds a new layer of visual interest to your garden. Add bursts of colour with furniture and planters, along with textiles boasting geometric patterns and nature- inspired designs. These simple touches transform your outdoor space into a haven, seamlessly blending comfort and function.” Lighting is also crucial to stage a homely effect in your garden. Hurricane lamps, strings of bulb lights and solar lamps can be layered together to create a charming atmosphere. Julian Page, head of design at BHS, gives his advice: “For patio and decking lighting, use IP44-minimum- rated lighting to ensure water resistance against outdoor weather conditions. Mountable floor spotlights that can be drilled into decking are a perfect choice for outdoor spaces – as are surface wall washers, which can illuminate the ground
It’s important to select garden furniture that elevates your outdoor area and reflects your personal style
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