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5 Reasons Why Designers Are 'Color-Drenching' Modern Gardens With This Versatile Palette — And How They Use It in Their Designs to Define a 'Mood'

The interior trend for color drenching is now a big theme for outdoor living spaces too, and sumptuous purple is definitely leading the way as the coolest new color around

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Sun loungers are the ‘it’ garden furniture buy for this summer – and I’ve found 12 of the best ones for every budget and style

It’s my job to find the best pieces of outdoor furniture, and these are the loungers I’d recommend to anyone

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I’ve spent hours searching for the best parasols – these are the 20 I'd recommend for shading a garden in style, from striped styles to tilting ones

Whatever style of parasol you're looking for, you're bound to find the best one on this list, no matter your budget

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When Is the Best Time to Buy Garden Furniture for 2026? The Experts Say There's a 'Golden Window', and It's Sooner Than You May Think

It's not just about knowing the hottest trends; this is what you need to know this year to make the most of your outdoor space

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Stacey Dooley’s jaw-dropping Christmas tree champions one of the biggest festive trends – 'Tinsel is making a return to even the most stylish homes’

It's a tinsel Christmas!

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I want my garden to glow for Christmas so I asked the experts how to light my trees properly and easily

Light your outdoor trees ready for the festive season

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‘A beautiful Christmas doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune’ – interior experts share their 9 tips for making Christmas decor look fab on a budget

‘Creating a beautiful Christmas doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune’

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The Christmas bow trend is bigger this year than ever before – but these are the 6 new and fresh ways I'd style it this year

This major Christmas trend has had a makeover

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These Christmas trends will be everywhere in December – the best festive looks and star buys from the high street collections

The trends insiders are predicting will be big news in 2025

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No space for a dining room? These are the 4 tricks interior experts use to fake one instead

Dining rooms are a dying breed – but there are ways to fake a dining room even if you don’t have one

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5 Outdoor Lighting Trends Designers Are Using to Give Gardens a Glow Up After Dark in 2025

Get your home ready for a summer of outdoor dining and illuminated nights. Here is everything you need to know about this year's trends

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Is the Heatwave Keeping You From Enjoying Your Garden? How 'Reflective Decor' Could Help

Garden furniture experts explain why incorporating reflective surfaces in your outdoor space is the key to an oasis that stays cool all season long

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"I Need to Add Storage to My Garden, What Should I Do?" 9 Ideas That Add Functionality, While Looking Great

Keep on top of garden tools and kids' toys with these clever storage solutions that help you maintain a tidy backyard

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What Is Acacia Wood Furniture? And Is It Actually Any Good? This Popular Outdoor Material, Explained

This staple material is often used for outdoor furniture, but is it suited to these settings? Our experts explain the pros and cons of this wood.

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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

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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

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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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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

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How to mix freestanding furniture into your kitchen for a cohesive and lived-in space

A few unique furniture pieces will completely transform the look and feel of your kitchen design

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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

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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

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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

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

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5 stylish and unique places to hang Christmas stockings around the home - that aren't a mantelpiece

No mantel? No worries - here's where you can hang your stocking instead

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