Tag: Patio
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When I spoke to Cath Kidston MBE about the garden trends she’s excited to see in 2025, one style immediately came to mind: patio gardens. And not just patio ideas which involve planting up a container garden (although those are great, too) – speaking to Cath in her flagship C.Atherley store, she shared her love…
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At a glance, the courtyard in Diane Keaton’s Spanish-inspired home seems a million years apart from my tiny city patio. Naturally, its scale puts my urban retreat to shame, but after some thinking, I’ve realised there is a design lesson that’s replicable from the actress’s space. Better yet, it’ll work on your patio or garden,…
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As the weather gets warmer and spring kicks into high gear, it’s time to start thinking about sprucing up your outdoor space. And what better way to do that than with a beautiful patio garden? Whether you have a small balcony or a spacious backyard, there are endless possibilities for creating a stunning patio garden…
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“The goal of this outdoor space was to create a true sanctuary that also echoed some of the indoor design elements of this client’s home,” says Kathy Kuo, founder and CEO at Kathy Kuo Home. She explains that the fire feature was the central focus; despite it being a small patio space, the client very…
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Beginners may be wary about starting a vegetable garden, particularly one that is suitable for a balcony or apartment patio garden. But we’re here to tell you that there are a number of plants that actually thrive in containers, and that means that even the most amateur of green thumbs will be able to transform…
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When it comes to working with a small space in your home or garden, you’ll usually hear a list of dos and don’ts you should be following. There’s no shortage of small patio and garden ideas to help you make the most of a compact area. Here’s a list of rules to make your small…
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Anyone with a sunny windowsill, patio, or balcony can grow just about anything they want. In fact, choosing plants that are nourishing, delicious, and beautiful is the ultimate way to maximize limited space, and that’s true whether you’re working with one little window box or several large containers on your balcony. There are so many…
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A smooth slate-effect patio looks streamlined and contemporary. On closer inspection, you can see the same flooring is used both inside and out to blur the boundaries between both the internal dining space and outdoor patio lounge. Soften the look with greenery planted in integrated beds built high enough to put furniture up against it, to maximise the…
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With the right ideas for a small patio, you can stretch limited space so it feels much bigger than it actually is. There are plenty of tricks you can steal from designers that will give the impression of more space. From planting and paving to ideas for furniture and accessories, these upgrades will transform your…
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A covered arbor or pergola that adds privacy, shade, and scent is a tantalizing project for many of us this season. Actress Anne Hathaway and her husband, jewelry designer Adam Shulman, certainly share this sentiment. The couple’s former balcony garden, situated within a historic Neo-Georgian property in NYC, and landscaped by Jeffrey Erb Landscape Design,…