SET THE SCENE
Add a touch of magic to your garden when night falls, with outdoor lighting. Outdoor fairy lights and candle lanterns help create a relaxed atmosphere. Or use large, solar-powered Chinese lanterns with paper shades to illuminate trees or shrubs and throw dramatic pools of light.
Create a focal point – it’s an easy way to add personality to your garden. This gorgeous candle lantern in on-trend, antiqued copper tones, will give an exotic, eastern touch displayed as a table centrepiece, or on a window sill or wall. George Home Arabian Lantern, £15
For more ideas… pick up the George Home Outdoor Living catalogue in store or go to George.com
Bring the indoors outdoors by using garden furniture and home accessories to create an extra living space. Clean tired furniture, or get a new set, then add cushions and accessories. George Home Eden 3-piece Rocker Bistro Set†, £119
Get a lovely warm glow after the sun sets with a frepit or chiminea. This elegant, copper-efect frebowl log burner will create a cheering light and warmth, to keep everyone cosy – and the conversation fowing – if the summer evening turns a bit chilly. George Home Firebowl Log Burner, £35
Brighten up wooden furniture, fences and sheds with George Home Garden Colour paints, from £5 for 750ml. For the best result, clean the wood thoroughly beforehand – use a wire brush to remove any dirt or faking paint, then sand if necessary before painting with a brush. MAY 2015 | GEORGE.COM | 73