Get the Garden Ready: Sizzling Hot Summer Soirées
For a summer to remember.
Now that summer is finally here, we can’t wait to spend as much time as possible outside. “Freedom day” might be ever-elusive, but you can still get the party started, transforming your outdoor space into a fabulous fiesta of summer colour that’s perfect for the rule of six garden gatherings. Wayfair’s Resident Style Advisor, Nadia McCowan Hill, shares simple hacks that will take your garden from drab to dazzling, easily and affordably.
Think of your outdoor space as an extension of your interior: Creating clear ‘zones’ will help to create a space that’s perfect for both relaxing and entertaining, while layering up oodles of soft furnishings and decorative details will give the space instant pizzaz.
You’ll be amazed what a fresh lick of paint can do for tired patio furniture, a fence or garden shed. To offset the greenery in your garden and create that tropical feeling, go for a bright colour such as purple or hot pink. Bright, bold hues are instantly uplifting.
Fancy your favourite cocktail? Garden bars are this summer’s hottest trend, enabling you to entertain with ease. Looking for a simple way to make your bar truly unique? Try tile stickers. They’re available in a variety of patterns and colours and can be easily attached to any flat, clean surface, making them the perfect pick for pimping up a bartop without busting the budget.
Stock up on a selection of different size glasses, trays, and paper straws and be sure to keep herbs such as mint and rosemary nearby for sundowners with style.
As well as layering up soft furnishings in a variety of prints and patterns, go big on decor! A large mirror makes a great focal point reflecting your garden in all its glory. A small shelf is ideal for vases full of freshly picked flowers, lanterns or pretty bowls filled with snacks.
Finally, one of our favourite budget-friendly accessories is a colourful bunting. If you’re crafty, make your own from leftover fabric, otherwise there are lots of thrifty options that are just as lovely. Add fairy lights for a touch of romance that will help your garden glimmer as the sun goes down. Cheers to that!
