13 cosy garden ideas to transform your garden into an extra family room
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Cosy garden ideas neatly sum up our shifting attitudes to using our outdoor spaces all year round. There is something instantly luxurious about them, inspired by outdoor seating in ski resorts or cosy campfires in Scandinavian countries.
In Autumn we saw the cosy garden trend take off on Pinterest with a 197% increase in garden ideas that make us feel warm and snug. However, this is a garden trend we expect to see sticking around for a long time.
‘Most of us associate barbecuing with a scorching hot day but inviting your friends over for an outdoor dinner party during winter can be just as enjoyable. There’s nothing quite like wrapping up in blankets and gathering around a roaring fire during the colder months,’ says Declan Kingsley-Walsh, MD at MORSØ UK.
‘Whether you’re holding on to that end-of-summer warmth or keeping cosy in winter, it’s all about treating your garden as another room in your home. Create a dedicated outdoor space to relax, unwind and enjoy those chilly evenings under a blanket, making sure everything’s within reach,’ says Samuel Platt, Creative Design Manager at Homebase.
Cosy garden ideas
Other than tracking down the best fire pits and solar lighting ideas to transform our backyards into cosy hangout spot of our dreams, then, how can we ramp up the comfort levels?
1. Choose the perfect corner
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Planning a cosy garden space that you will use all year round rests on choosing the perfect spot that will get warmth all year round, and is sheltered from the elements.
‘Choose the spot carefully,’ says Samuel. ‘Look for where the sun sets later to make the most of the warmth, then use bamboo screens to give protection from the wind – the enclosed feeling will create a more intimate vibe.’
2. Choose warm lighting
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When the days are shorter, garden lighting ideas are is essential to a cosy garden corner. However, the key to making it work is to opt for a warm glow, over bright white lights and to hang them at eye level. Think of them the same way you’d consider a cosy lighting scheme in a living room.
‘Creating ambience during the colder months all starts with the lighting,’ agrees Samuel. ‘Choose bulbs with a warm glow and make them low-level for an intimate effect. Festoon and string lighting is also a great way to create a seasonal effect.’
Lights4fun has a beautiful range of festoon lights, for add cosiness consider investing in some battery-powered candles too.
3. Integrate outdoor lamps
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Outdoor lamps were a trend that took off over the summer and they’re perfect for winter too. Invest in solar-powered lamps that can be scattered on tables and along paths.
When planning your lighting outdoors Sara Bird, Stylist and Author of Retreats for the Soul says to first ‘consider where you will need task lighting and what the desired atmosphere is for each area and any other requirements.
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