Tag: Space
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Now that the temperature is starting to warm up, it’s time to give your backyard a much-needed makeover! The longer days and sunny skies make it the ideal season to refresh your outdoor space, and transform it into an area you’ll want to spend all your free time in . So don’t let the size…
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Whether you’ve got a bijou balcony or tiny terrace, you can still create your very own outdoor sanctuary in time for the summer with some savvy styling and clever tricks to make the space feel bigger – without breaking the bank. Before you get started you should consider what you want your primary use for…
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Transform a large expanse of unadorned surface with a bold and impactful mural. Whether hand-painted or tiled, like this botanical beauty, it’s a shortcut to statement style. Use it as a backdrop for a seating area or even to add depth to a boundary wall. Trailing planting from the top adds to the effect, or…
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With simple landscaping, clever design, charming decor, and some affordable DIY projects, even the most modest patch of dirt can be transformed into a small garden oasis. Whether you’re looking to brighten up the patio plants, enhance your curb appeal, or elevate a tiny backyard, let these small garden ideas inspire you to get your…
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It’s always nice to meander through your garden, but sometimes you want to stop and smell the roses. That’s when a bench comes in handy; beyond a practical seat, they’re also available in a myriad of styles and materials. So whether you’re looking for a rugged stone slab or a Victorian-style iron bench, there are…
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1 Add a Gravel Border Tilly Designs Choose a border that allows for good drainage, like gravel. Cate Singleton, Tilly’s director of design, says, “Layering pots with seasonal color into a gravel base around the pool can not only provide pops of color and texture, but the gravel also allows for good drainage.” The added…
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Small gardens have just as much potential as larger gardens when it comes to aesthetics, but it can be trickier to find space to store your tools and furniture. Luckily, there are plenty of small garden storage ideas to help you maximise the space you have. The best garden storage ideas combine style and practicality,…
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This early-Georgian house in Spitalfields, built in 1717, has a small, north-facing courtyard garden that has become a place of great charm. The space has been levelled and laid with reclaimed York stone, edged with sunken beds planted with evergreen shrubs. Window frames, fences and doors are painted in ‘Grate Black’ from Farrow & Ball.…
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When it comes to making eco-friendly choices in the yard, it’s not just about reducing waste. Opting for non-toxic gardening swaps is key to creating an outdoor space safe from PAFS, also known as forever chemicals, and other harmful toxins. To bring your eco-friendly garden ideas together, consider what non-toxic gardening swaps you can make.…
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Assess your space “You can rarely choose which direction your garden, balcony or terrace is going to face so adapt your planting to suit its situation and exposure to sun and shade. Hostas are good in the shade and they are particularly easy to grow (just beware of slugs – consider banding your pots with…