How To Create a Cosy Garden This Summer

There is nothing like the tranquillity and beauty of a garden to relax and unwind. Nature can offer you that little bit of solace to enjoy the fresh summer breeze and help you escape the stress of everyday life. So with summer just around the corner, it is time to give your garden a glow up.

With all this beautiful sunshine, now is the perfect time to dig out the spade and spruce up your garden. You can quickly transform any outdoor space with simple garden ideas without taking too much time, money or energy in the process. Whether it is a small garden, or an expansive patio area, there are plenty of easy changes you can make to your outdoor space. 

The wonderful thing is that most garden areas can work when it comes to creating a cosy and beautiful space to enjoy. A garden can be a beautiful sanctuary to relax and unwind and you'll be surprised by making a few simple changes can create the perfect ambience for guests. If you're looking for some easy ways to create a cosy garden this summer, then Very have some fantastic ideas that will inspire you to give your garden a new lease of life. 

Although, we have a small garden, we want to make the most of every inch. It required a little planning and a few trips to the garden centre, but now our garden has come to life. We have spent most of our time painting fences, planting bushes, installing borders and doing no end of weeding and pruning. However, the best part of doing our garden revamp is adding all the cosy touches to make outdoor space welcoming and inviting. 

Beautify the Garden

Before you start any kind of garden renovation or revamp, you have to begin with the basics. Pick up all debris and pull out all weeds growing in the flower beds and raised beds. It is pretty annoying, but there is no other way around it. Trim hedges, prune shrubs and bushes making sure you keep an eye for dead parts or damaged branches and pressure wall all surfaces. One of the best ways to give your garden a new lease of life is to freshen up your fence panels. It is important to choose a versatile paint colour that pairs well most modern outdoor spaces such as a cream, or cool grey. These shades are very on-trend and stylish, but it also has the added benefit of providing long-lasting protection to exterior wood from the elements. 

Make Some Shade 

When summer is in full swing, a bit of shade in the garden for sitting and dining is an absolute must. There are many very pleasing solutions to create shade in your garden, from beautiful parasols, a clever canopy, a selection of small trees to a more permanent pergola. 

If you plan on hosting lots of garden get togethers and spending meal times outdoors, then a pergola would be perfect for you. It is an excellent way to extend your outdoor living space and create an inviting atmosphere for entertaining. A pergola is remarkably versatile where you place it in your garden can turn it from a functional but basic structure into a stunning statement piece. 

It seems obvious, but if you already have a bunch of trees that form a natural canopy, then make the most of it and set up a seating area or picnic table underneath. You could opt for a few tall conifers, or bay trees to create overhead shade, and set them off with an array of middle level and ground foliage. The layering will create the perfect blend for shade and privacy.  

There seems to be something really whimsical and timeless about parasols in gardens, and you can pick them up fairly cheap at your local garden centres or supermarket.  As an alternative, Cantilever Umbrella Parasols make for a fabulously flexible solution, making it easy to manoeuvre the sail into position to provide shade in different areas. They are great if you have a small space and are incredibly versatile. 

Create an Outdoor Living Space

What many people want to achieve when giving their garden a revamp is making sure that their garden space has designated areas for different things to ensure that you can make the most of every inch of your garden. For those days and evenings where you just want to sit outside to enjoy the fresh summer breeze or wind down after long day, you want to make sure that the outdoor living space is perfect for those summer evenings. 

There are so many difference choices when it comes to garden furniture. A sun lounger is a classic choice, allowing you to lie back and relax. If you’re someone who likes to eat outside, then a small, round table may be a perfect option. To make the most of your outdoor living space, you need to invest in some garden furniture that not only is practical but looks welcoming. 

Add Luxury Touches

A cosy outdoor space will seem even more inviting, even when the night is getting colder. It could be simple things like adding some cushions and blankets to your seating area, an outdoor rug can really makes all the difference to making an outdoor living space feel homely. There’s so many outdoor rugs on offer that are completely weatherproof and they make such a difference when you’re spending lots of time outside. You can find outdoor furniture that comes with storage, so you can hide and store your blankets, ready for use when the sun goes down. 

Keep Your Garden Bright

Garden lighting can make a huge difference to the atmosphere of your outdoor space. Whether this is by adding some solar lanterns, some string lights, or floor lanterns, have a think about what would suit your garden the best. Often it can be a combination of all of these!

Something a simple as a set of Faux Rattan Solar String Lighting scattered across the garden add the perfect warm and cosy atmosphere in the evening time.  Fairy lights work well too, but it’s important to make sure that you get outdoor appropriate lighting that’s weather proof. You can pair this with this Large Black Urbane Lantern which can be used to illuminate paths and doorways or frame a dining space or water feature. As you want to make the space feel comfortable, feel free to add accessories as many for string lights, lanterns or candles as you like, that will both look decorative and will be functional.

Luxury Outdoor Fire Pit

If you love to have family gatherings or share a glass of wine with friends, then you should definitely think about installing a fire pit or fireplace. They can be made of different materials and you can use them all year round, even when temperatures are low.

The gorgeous appeal of an outdoor fireplace is the best way to create a cosy outdoor retreat. If you love to have family gatherings or share a glass of wine with friends, then you should definitely think about installing a fire pit or fireplace. Whether you choose a traditional wood fire pits or go for a contemporary gas fire pit - both make stunning focal points in any garden and are essential when the sun goes down and a chill settles in.

An gas outdoor fireplaces provide ambiance and comfort as conventional wood fireplaces but with improved efficiency, smoke-free burning, and unique features adjustable flames and easy controls. This Rattan Gas Fire Pit is a wonderful addition to any patio or outdoor space that bring a warm cosy atmosphere to the cool summer evenings. It is has been built with convenience and aesthetics in mind, and impressively designed around lava rock and enclosed with glass. 

Very have a wide range of different types of garden heating that will be perfect for getting cosy under the stars over the summer. Maybe a stylish wood log burner firepit would be ideal for evenings in the garden, or you want to enjoy the mesmerising glow and wonderful warmth of a real wood fire pit. Perhaps you like to keep it alfresco with dining and entertaining so standing patio heating is more suitable for you and your guests. Whatever, you have in mind, Very have an extensive range that will most definitely inspire you to give your garden a little revamp. 

The wonderful thing is that most garden areas can work when it comes to creating a cosy and beautiful space to enjoy. A garden can be a beautiful sanctuary to relax and unwind and you'll be surprised by making a few simple changes can create the perfect ambience not only for you, but for any of your guests. If you're looking for some easy ways to create a cosy garden this summer, then Very have some fantastic ideas that will inspire you to give your garden a new lease of life. 

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