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How to weatherproof a pergola – 6 solutions to get the most out of your outdoor space all year round

From roof ideas to practical upgrades, here's what the experts recommend

Ideal Home

These Are the Best Outdoor Planters You'll Find in 2025 If You Want Containers and Pots That Steal the Show in Your Garden

From minimal to colorful, textured to glazed, and footed to sculptural, this list spans the most stylish planter aesthetics of the moment

Livingetc

Ideal Home Awards 2025 garden winners – our favourite outdoor brands and products, selected by a panel of experts

Keep these brands and products on your radar this year

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East-Facing Balcony? 6 Things You Need to Know When Furnishing and Decorating an Outdoor Space That Points in This Direction

Try these six expert tips to transform your warm east-facing balcony into a space that's perfect for seasonal hosting and long-term enjoyment

Livingetc

What is the best way to hang festoon lights in the garden? Experts unanimously agree on this foolproof method

These two essentials will keep your festoon lights secure all summer long

Ideal Home

5 Simple Decor Swaps to Make in Your Garden This Weekend to Elevate the Space, Instantly

Get rid of garden gnomes and worn-out string lights — designers say these easy outdoor decor switches will make all the difference

Livingetc

These are the 3 garden furniture styles that are going out of style in summer 2025 – and the pieces that are replacing them

Don't invest in new outdoor furniture until you've checked which styles we've waving goodbye to this year

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Japanese garden lighting ideas – 6 subtle yet effective ways to illuminate your outdoor space

Cast shadows, highlight water features and more

Ideal Home

How to Disguise a Garden Hose — 5 Tips to Hide This Backyard Essential

Tired of letting your eyesore of a garden hose disrupt the ambiance of your backyard? Before ditching it, take a look at these five tips from landscape designers

Livingetc

Do you have grey garden furniture? Experts advise against pairing it with this one colour of outdoor cushions

This is why you shouldn’t pair grey outdoor cushions with grey garden furniture – and what shades to go for instead

Ideal Home

The Expiry Decluttering Method cleared things I was holding onto 'just in case' – and my closet is finally free of guilt-inducing 'anchor pieces'

Treating clutter like food quickly cleared problem piles

Homes & Gardens

7 Japanese Garden Ideas That Channel the Elements of Nature to Make Your Serene Outdoor Space Feel Zen

Take inspiration from Japan's legacy of outdoor design and transform your garden into an oasis that breathes relaxation with these seven elements of design.

Livingetc

10 Things to Throw Out of Your Garden — Because You Don't Actually Need Them and They're Ruining Your Outdoor Space's Vibe

Before you get to hosting in your garden, it might be due for a proper decluttering. Here's a checklist from landscape designers to tidy the space.

Livingetc

7 outdated rules to ignore when designing a small patio – experts say ditching them will transform your space

These are the traditional patio design rules you don’t always need to follow

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8 Tranquil Water Garden Ideas That Look Beautiful and Train Your Ear Away From Noisy Outdoor Distractions

If you enjoy spending time outdoors and are looking for ways to elevate your backyard's ambiance, here are 88 water garden ideas that are sure to inspire.

Ideal Home

How to make your porch look expensive without breaking the bank – 8 ways to welcome your guests in style

These are the top expert tips on elevating this often neglected area of your home

Ideal Home

What type of seating should you choose for a kitchen island? 4 styles that are chic and comfortable

Make shopping for seating simple with these ideas

Homes & Gardens

Stop haphazardly decluttering and instead banish these 'chore blockers' – it will unlock permanent efficiency in tricky spaces

This expert tip will eliminate household chore stress at the source

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Best silk flowers to transform your home decor this season

Enjoy elegance without the upkeep of fresh flowers. Ideal for any space, these faux blooms promise to add a touch of sophistication.

The Independent UK

11 best extendable dining tables to make the most of small spaces

Whether you prefer round or square designs, these will suit all of your dinner party needs

Ideal Home

Bows are this festive season’s hottest trend – these are the 14 best Christmas bow ideas to elevate your Christmas decor

This Christmas trend is everywhere this festive season – and there are so many ways in which you can embrace it

Homes & Gardens

I know this is going to be the biggest Christmas decor trend of 2024 – here's how to bring this cute yet chic look into your home

Very demure, very cutesy – loopy bows and ribbons are taking over Christmas decorating this year

Homes & Gardens

How to have a very merry Nancy Meyers-inspired Christmas – cozy, chic, and full of cinematic holiday charm

The ultimate guide to recreating the warmth, charm, and lived-in elegance of a Meyers' classic this Christmas

Homes & Gardens

How to make the base of your Christmas tree actually look nice ahead of the great 'treekend' – according to professionals

The experts (a.k.a elves) have spoken – these are the best ways to accessorize the base of your Christmas tree

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From hand-made Christmas garland ideas to the styles worth investing in this year

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