When the great Australian summer is fast approaching, this is the perfect time to review your outdoor living space, especially if you like to entertain. Most homeowners hardly use their garden in the winter, which is understandable in many ways and if you are stuck for ideas on brightening up your terraced area, here are a few to consider.
- Hanging chairs – Order a couple of egg chairs to add a novel touch, not only that, egg chairs are extremely comfortable and washable cushions are standard. Visit your local garden centre to try out a few hanging chairs and you will soon be converted.
- Introduce flowers – If you are planning an evening event, why not contact flower delivery in Liverpool and let the professionals choose a few bouquets? Freshly cut floral displays really make a difference when you are entertaining.
- Evergreen outdoor plants – Take a drive to your local nursery and choose a few lush, tropical plants that add essential greenery. Being around nature is soothing and tending plants is very satisfying, which is another good reason to add greenery to your living space.
- Line the deck with flower boxes – Neatly painted, wooden flower baskets make for a perfect screen around the perimeter of any deck; either real or artificial, flowers brighten up any environment. Google Images can find great examples of flower box arranging that you can use as a model. Click here for how to install hardwood flooring.
- Hanging flower baskets – Nothing brightens up a terrace like a row of hanging baskets with hanging vine-like species that grow to as much as a metre. Just remember that they must be watered, so don’t hang them directly above anything you want to remain dry. Trimming long plants makes them look tidier and after a few years, they can look spectacular.
- LED ground level lighting – Ground level lighting changes the ambience of any setting and with the right light fittings, you can create a warm and inviting atmosphere. This is a job that your local electrician can complete in a couple of hours. LED strips are a great idea for decorating a patio, especially for Xmas and New Year when the party feeling arrives.
- New perimeter fencing – How about having a glass barrier fitted around the terrace? Glass is the perfect material, as it is transparent, easy to clean, and most importantly, it is maintenance free.
- Hang a hammock in an empty corner – If there is a quiet corner of your terrace, why not hand a stylish hammock? You can find a large selection of hammocks online; choose one that looks like it belongs and you have a nice place to relax with a good book. A few fluffy pillows and you are all set.
Now is the right time to look at your outdoor living space with a view to adding a few colourful items and we hope that this information helps you to create a unique oasis for rest and relaxation.