While summer is in full swing, many people seek the opportunity to connect with nature and relax. Our bespoke garden rooms can be ideal for doing just that - watching your outdoor space thrive while enjoying home comforts.
We've listed eight ideas for blurring the boundaries between the outdoors and inside to make the most of your garden room.
It's easy to underestimate the power of natural light. Replacing dark drapes for flowy, sheer blinds or voile panels will illuminate your space with golden hues. For a stronger effect, hang up a mirror to amplify sunlight and disperse it around the room. If you'd like to stick to blackout curtains, you could use warm-toned lanterns to imitate the warm tone of the sun's rays.
For a more whimsical feel, stained glass or suncatchers scatter light and add a spectrum of colours to the area. Enhancing natural light is a crucial first step to elevating your space. Sunlight doesn't just boost aesthetics - it saves energy from artificial lights and helps you get a daily dose of vitamin D.
Natural materials such as stone, wood, bamboo, wicker, and rattan are staples for subtle decor. Combining these elements can add warmth, texture, and character to your garden room. Their versatility makes them easy to mix and match in a variety of forms, including flooring, furniture, countertops, and decor.
Woody tones are great for ceiling beams or hardwood flooring, whilst stone is often used for countertops, sculptures or fireplaces. More pliant materials, such as bamboo, are ideal for privacy screens, mats, and wall art.
Combining natural materials with indoor plants creates an effortless forest atmosphere, and earthy tones help brighter colours stand out.
Indoor plants need commitment and patience, but the end results are incredibly rewarding. Plants are an extremely popular form of decor. Besides their ability to brighten up a room, they can improve indoor air quality by absorbing pollutants and toxins in the atmosphere.
Plants can be incorporated in spaces of any size and can greatly impact your desired theme. Whether you're looking for a mystical, minimalist, bohemian, or rustic look, there'll always be a leafy companion to match your vision.
Consider incorporating vines for a dappled light effect, a living wall for a statement piece, or a bouquet for a burst of colour. Succulents, potted and hanging plants can be used as a subtle accent to breathe life into your space.
Adding greenery to your garden room is a great way to combine nature and your built environment more seamlessly.
There are plenty of timeless colour palettes you can use to decorate your garden room space, but we advise using lighter shades to reflect more sunlight and make the area feel more airy and open. This is particularly useful in smaller spaces, where maximising light can make a big difference in the room's ambience.
Earthy hues emanate a nature-themed feel. A calm, coastal theme could be perfect for a garden office space or perhaps a blend of forest greens for a tranquil ambience.
Colour has a great influence on mood and emotion, and blues, greens, yellows and earthy tones are all renowned for making people feel serene and relaxed.
Sensory experiences can significantly increase well-being and relaxation. Spas have been using sound and smell to aid calm, so why not take some inspiration?
To disperse scent, you could use candles, air diffusers, wax melts or sprays. For a clean burn, look for natural essential oils and soy wax. Fresh, organic scents such as citrus, sandalwood, jasmine and vanilla are perfect for feeling at one with nature.
If you'd prefer something less artificial, look for scented bouquets and plants, or warm fruits in the oven for an earthy aroma.
Sounds are an intuitive way to bring the outdoors in. The latest trend involves indoor tabletop and hanging fountains. These decorations produce the sound of running water and are brilliant for humidifying your garden room to nurture indoor plants.
To hear wildlife around your garden room, use bird baths or a pond outdoors to invite native animals into your garden.
The best way to add character to a room is to contrast old and new items. A garden room filled with shiny new furniture might not blend in fully, but mixing textures, patterns, and textiles can create a rustic feel, serving as the ‘cherry on top' to your decorations. Create dimension and depth by mixing and matching unique furniture, decorations, and accents.
You've got a stunning scene - now all you need is some unique souvenirs. Collect seashells from beach visits to display in attractive dishes or bottles. Fallen leaves, branches and flowers can be dried, pressed and framed. This is a great way to produce authentic art without having to find and buy it elsewhere, and it means you can add a piece of you to your bespoke garden room.
Whilst bringing the outdoors in, it's important to consider the pests we'd like to keep away from open doors. A window screen is ideal for the summer months when you'd like the breeze without the bugs.
Bringing nature into your garden room is an immersive project for this summer. You can get your daily dose of vitamin C, connect with nature, and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Isn't it tempting?
If you have a beautiful outdoor space you'd like to make more use of, contact us today for bespoke designs, high-quality finish, and expert advice.
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