Sunshine really does make us think of making the most of our gardens and outside spaces. However, a garden really should be enjoyed and used all year round and not only for alfresco living during the warmer summer months. Here we look at ways of enjoying the elements from inside and outside. This could range from enjoying orange juice and croissants on your newly created terrace to a formal dinner party in your conservatory with the doors flung open to enjoy the sights, sounds and scents of outdoors.

Adding A Conservatory, Orangery Or Garden Room

The addition of a conservatory, sunroom, orangery or garden room will create a transitional space between your home and garden. An extension will allow more natural light to flood your home making you closer to nature, so that you can make the most of your garden space. Your new room will already have a close relationship with your outdoor space, as it will be being built in your existing garden.

Victorian, Georgian, Modern Or Contemporary

It’s now just a matter of deciding which sort of construction is right for you and your property and there are many options available to you, but make sure that you have a room that is designed to make the most of the outside view. This is why a conservatory-style living space is a great addition to any home, whether it’s the more classic orangery or Victorian or Georgian conservatory or more contemporary and modern structure with vast bi-fold doors.

Blend Indoors And Outdoors

It’s the idea of the indoor-outdoor space that is so appealing and if your conservatory leads onto the terrace, blend the two with plants and flowers and sumptuous soft furnishings. You could create a theme that is inspired by outdoors and nature.

· Fabrics, cushions and blinds with floral, fauna and leafy designs

· Select comfortable cane, rattan or rustic furniture

· Set furniture so as not to obscure the view

· Choose classic stone or wooden flooring

· Use fade-resistant and durable fabrics

· Accessorise with different textures and finishes

Creating Outdoor Spaces For Living, Dining And Relaxing

Irrespective of the size of your outdoor space, whether it’s a small cottage patio, enhanced with a bistro set to a vast verandah, with some thought and imagination it can be transformed into the perfect outdoor spot. The addition of a loggia will offer shade and create the perfect spot for lunch on a hot summer’s day.

· Add colour with potted plants

· Style your outside space as though it were indoors

· Choose comfortable furniture

· Have an outdoor fireplace or fire pit

· Fit pendant lamps and wall sconces for candles

· Incorporate a cooking area, so you don’t have to go indoors

A Place Where The Home And Garden Intermingle

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A conservatory, orangery or garden room is a great way of making you feel like that you are actually outside, whilst being indoors and when the sun does stop shining, it’s a great place to entertain and relax even if it’s snowing outside. There’s nothing quite like dining and relaxing outside, so take time to transform your terrace, garden or balcony. With these ideas, you really will have created a place where the home and garden merge and intermingle.

Conclusion

Whether you are watching the sunrise, enjoying a picnic lunch, partaking of tea with scones and cakes or viewing a magnificent sunset, make sure you make the most of your home and garden.

What To Do Next

Are you looking to enjoy the outdoor spaces of your property? Nicky Percival is an experienced Interior Designer who can help you develop your ideas for the addition of an outdoor space and project manage if required. Please get in touch on 07773 372158 or email nicky@nickypercival.co.uk for a without obligation chat.