Wow what a transformation well done Georgie! Can't wait for pimms on the rooftop :)

I think artificial grass would be a great addition! The black deck stain looks fab!

Amazing!! So much more stylish and glam...I think artificial grass would be pretty cool! All it needs now is a good jug of pimms in the sun! :)

Nice!

Fantastic transformation... I have just one query.... Where is the all too important barbecue?

Good spot @sarah! I definitely need to buy a BBQ, it won't be complete without one!

I think this is really stylish and I would leave the floor as it is. You can power wash it to keep it fresh and it will be warm underfoot in the sun. x

Looks very relaxing! Well done

would look so much better with the artificial grass.but get a good quality one the cheaper ones look like the display in a butchers window.

Grass would finish it off lovely

It is a lovely transformation - you must be thrilled with it! I love the monochrome thing you have going on, so my preference would be no grass. Ultimately you must do whatever makes you happy, though!

why not get a grass 'rug' for under the coffee table and to put your feet on when sat down, it can always be rolled up and removed for another day

Love what you've done; looks great! Agree that it needs a bit more green though.
Can't remember if it was this site or Pinterest where I saw someone had up cycled a wooden pallet and put it on the wall (with the cross bars horizontal) and used it to hold lots of plant pots. You could paint it black to match and then fill it with terracotta pots full of herbs and put it on that white wall on the left where I think there was a jasmine before? You're going to need lots of mint for the pimms & rosemary for the bbq!
Also could get a couple of large pots with olive trees in them to put in the corners and give a bit of height and a slight screen from other properties.
Also like the idea of previous poster about the artificial grass rug in a semi-ironic way!
Looks like a perfect sun-trap. V jealous! Enjoy!

Personally I would add the grass for a softer finish. It does look amazing as it is. Well done. We're transforming our rented property garden and using artifical grass.

Definitely the AstroTurf as it needs a bit of colour , looks fab

So much more inviting, but I would inject a bit of softness to it; more cushions, maybe more colourful plants? You could also consider adding some colour to the actual planters.

I think an outdoor rug like this with matching and contrasting planters!

Artificial grass would look 'naff' sorry!

Artificial grass definitely

It's looking great. I'm not convinced artificial grass would look quite right with pots stood on it. I agree with Katie Maliks comments. Maybe also think about having the chairs opposite the sofa, adding a lantern or something tall on the coffee table, with a rug under the feet of the sofa and chairs. Maybe some climbers on the wooden structure, not sure if it's a pergola from the camera angle! And now for the tacky bit, I love a good fairy light! It does look amazing as it is though, perfect place to relax with a drink or 2!

Very good

Really nice, good work! I'd get a nice outdoor rug for the summer, frame the furniture. The modern style you have going on would really suit some 'spiky' plants in square planters - like palm/cactus style (you can tell I'm no gardener!)

Beautiful you did an awesome job looks great.

oh! agree about fairy lights :-)

Thank you for all your useful comments, I think we will definitely look at getting an artificial grass rug to ground the furniture set. Fairy lights and some colourful planting are also a must!

Enjoy yourselves on your lovely terrace whilst the sun shines. Party on!

That looks stunning. Total success. I'm loving the idea of a artificial grass rug!

It looks fantastic !

Artificial grass in a bright green would be such a lovely contrast against the black.

please don't put artificial grass down. there is enough plastic in the world without adding to it. it will be too hot to walk on in the sun. the paving you have is quite attractive as it is.

A nice outdoor, weather proof rug with matching cushions would complete your look and make a nice contrast with your furniture.

Always a no to fake grass from me. it would cheapen the effect you have created so much. It always looks tacky. Some more plants would look great. Evergreen agapanthus would give year round green with beautiful spikes of purple flowers in the summer 😊

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