Garden Makeover Inspiration

City Living showpiece at RHS Chelsea by Kate Gould Gardens featuring Anglepoise Original 1227™ Giant Outdoor Lamp

So now that our kitchen makeover is complete, our next project is our garden makeover. My thoughts at the moment have become totally overtaken by the various options we have for creating an outdoor livingroom. I think this is a big trend right now. Not just creating a nice garden, but an outdoor livingroom. Previously we have seen people having a dining table and chairs outside and maybe a parasol. But lately we’ve been seeing lots more spaces where people are tending to mimic their indoor spaces outside. For example, we’re seeing lots of outdoor sofa sets, outdoor cushions, outdoor rugs, lots of soft and snuggly textiles like throws and sheep skins, solar powered outdoor lighting, and even whole outdoor kitchens or bars. Things are getting very sophisticated. You can see my outdoor living Pinterest board below. I’ve been busy gathering garden makeover inspiration.

 

I’ve recently read a brilliant series of blog posts that were part of the #UKHomeBlogHop organised by Kimberly Duran of Swoonworthy blog. There were 27 top UK interiors bloggers sharing their summer style and many of them focused on garden makeovers. I am totally inspired by the ways that these amazingly talented bloggers have totally transformed their spaces and I’ve been taking notes for my own makeover. If you’re looking for summer styling inspiration I strongly recommend you head on over to Kimberly’s blog where the bloghop starts. She links to all the other blogs that took part. Get your pinning finger ready!

Even though I have different challenges, there are many ideas I am able to take from their makeovers and will potentially be able to use in my own garden. Here are a few ideas that I’m really liking at the moment:

1. Reed screening to disguise ugly walls or fences and to help add privacy or shade.
2. Festoon lights, fairy lights, hanging lanterns
3. Outdoor cushions and lots of them
4. Outdoor rugs to help create zones in the garden
5. Fancy planters, faux foliage
6. Cosy textiles like throws and sheepskins

Kimberly Duran of Swoonworthy blog created this fantastic lounging area (above). Read about her makeover here

Carole King of Dear Designer blog transformed her decking by adding this beautiful pergola (above). Read about her garden makeover here

Kimberly Duran of Swoonworthy also created this cosy corner full of plants (above). Read her post here

Melanie of Melanie Lissack Interiors created this bright and bold balcony design (above) inspired by Miami botanicals. Read her post here

Jenny Kakoudakis of Seasons in Colour added summer vibes to her garden using colourful boho textiles. Read her post here

Carole King of Dear Designer has cosied up her dining table using throws and sheepskins. Read her post here

What do you guys think about the trend for creating outdoor livingrooms? Have you done anything like this in your garden? Do you think it’s worth it? I’d love to hear your thoughts as I am about to embark on my own makeover.