18 Cosy Outdoor Seating Areas for Cool Evenings
Reluctant to say goodbye to evenings outdoors? Take a look at these ideas to help you create a cosy spot in your garden
Amanda Pollard
7 September 2019
Senior Editor at Houzz UK and Ireland. Journalist and editor specialising in interiors and architecture.
Senior Editor at Houzz UK and Ireland. Journalist and editor specialising in interiors... More
This photo series is designed to give you some coffee-break inspiration. Take five minutes for yourself and browse through these gorgeous outdoor spaces.
As summer comes to an end and the evenings get fresher, there are still opportunities to enjoy being outside. Creating a sheltered seating area and bringing out a few blankets can help you stay warm when the temperature drops, but for a really cosy feel, it could be worth investing in a firepit. Take a look at these garden lounging areas to find inspiration for your own outdoor space.
As summer comes to an end and the evenings get fresher, there are still opportunities to enjoy being outside. Creating a sheltered seating area and bringing out a few blankets can help you stay warm when the temperature drops, but for a really cosy feel, it could be worth investing in a firepit. Take a look at these garden lounging areas to find inspiration for your own outdoor space.
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