The warmer days and longer nights leave most of us with the urge to escape the confines of concrete walls and flee for fresh air and vitamin D. Spending time outside, gardening, relaxing or enteraining are some of summer's simple joys that help us to unwind and appreciate the beauty of mother nature. If you follow us on Pinterest you'll have noticed that lately, we're obsessed over garden envy pins and inspirational outdoor areas and we want to share some tips and tricks on how you can turn your own garden into your sanctuary and your very own outdoor oasis. 

Garden areas are perfect for summer entertaining and outdoor dining, whether your hosting a bbq or eating al fresco and drinking pims in the sun. Take a look at our top tips for creating aesthetic areas to wow your neighbours. 

- Create Various Spaces - 

Creating spaces is important to create a proper flow and effective use of the outdoor areas you have to work with. Even if the space you have to work with is small, creating individual areas will make the most of the patio or decking a without it feeling disconnected or overcrowded. 

- Colour connects the spaces: Using a limited colour palette will ensure everything naturally flows together with ease. We recommend sticking to neutral tones and injecting deep greys and blacks for contrast.

- Don’t overcrowd: Stick to the necessities to make things feel more intentional and purposeful and in return it will feel like a calmer space to be in.

- Lighting: Use candles and string lights like fairy lights and retro bulbs to help connect spaces and make the work together. By adding the soft glow of lighting your summer evenings watching the sunset will soon turn into sunrises. 

- It's All In The Details - 

When pulling together the space look for ways to layer and create areas that bring visual attention to the full space in different ways. Here are some simple ways to do it:

- Work in odd numbers: Symmetry is outdated and mismatch is in. When shopping for cushions, throws or planters look for items that compliment each other but stand out alone too.

- Layer with texture: Mix materials like metals, concrete and wood to create simple yet effective areas that look like they've come straight from a homeware magazine.

- Use various heights: By using various heights and working with plants and accessories at different levels you'll create a scenic area that will soon become your private sanctuary. Fill any gaps with plants such as succulents, grasses and palms to add a decorative touch.

For more Outdoor Oasis inspiration why not head to our Pinterest page and take a look at our Garden Envy board and let your imagination run wild! Don't forget to join in the conversation on social for the daily inspiration, entertainment and competitions. 

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