Outdoor Rooms: Heavenly Ways to Create a Chill-out Zone in Your Garden
Carve out your very own soothing space and catch up on a little of that elusive ‘me’ time
When the hustle and bustle of daily life becomes too much, we all need a haven in which to escape. There’s little more calming than the natural light and fresh air of the great outdoors, so why not designate a corner of your garden as your own personal chill-out zone?
Some comfy chairs, greenery and soft lighting are often enough to transform a dull patio or boring garden into a soothing sanctuary. Take a look at these examples and feel your stress melt away…
Some comfy chairs, greenery and soft lighting are often enough to transform a dull patio or boring garden into a soothing sanctuary. Take a look at these examples and feel your stress melt away…
Light a fire
A table that can become a fire pit is the perfect way to help your garden
transition from day to night. Relaxing alone or with friends, or toasting marshmallows over hypnotic flames are sure-fire stress busters.
A table that can become a fire pit is the perfect way to help your garden
transition from day to night. Relaxing alone or with friends, or toasting marshmallows over hypnotic flames are sure-fire stress busters.
Find your peace
Choose decorations that evoke a feeling of calm, such as this Buddha statue. Nestled among the gorgeously different shades of greenery, it gives a sense of serenity to this garden.
Choose decorations that evoke a feeling of calm, such as this Buddha statue. Nestled among the gorgeously different shades of greenery, it gives a sense of serenity to this garden.
Lighten up
Stringing up some fairy lights is a quick, no-fuss way to give your patio some atmosphere. These lights add a beautiful glow and create an intimate area that’s perfect for an after-work tipple or relaxed bite. If you don’t have an outside socket, try solar fairy lights for an effortless nightly twinkle.
Stringing up some fairy lights is a quick, no-fuss way to give your patio some atmosphere. These lights add a beautiful glow and create an intimate area that’s perfect for an after-work tipple or relaxed bite. If you don’t have an outside socket, try solar fairy lights for an effortless nightly twinkle.
Seek the shade
Choose an area with plenty of shade, so you can easily escape the sun. This under-stairs nook is a cool, quiet, gently dappled spot that invites a little lazing with an absorbing book.
Choose an area with plenty of shade, so you can easily escape the sun. This under-stairs nook is a cool, quiet, gently dappled spot that invites a little lazing with an absorbing book.
Keep it minimal
White walls and planters, simple greenery and natural wood all add up to a space designed to soothe the soul. If time out from the family isn’t an option, a built-in sandpit will keep little ones occupied while you close your eyes – just for a moment…
White walls and planters, simple greenery and natural wood all add up to a space designed to soothe the soul. If time out from the family isn’t an option, a built-in sandpit will keep little ones occupied while you close your eyes – just for a moment…
Lie back
A sunlounger will let you put your feet up, stretch out and soak up that summer sunshine. Combined with a natural jute rug and potted plants, this balcony is the perfect spot in which to lie back and watch the world go by.
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A sunlounger will let you put your feet up, stretch out and soak up that summer sunshine. Combined with a natural jute rug and potted plants, this balcony is the perfect spot in which to lie back and watch the world go by.
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Level up
In cities where garden space is limited, a flat roof is the perfect place to create your own summer paradise. And a built-in alfresco hot tub has to be the ultimate wind-down, especially surrounded by a flat surface big enough for an ice bucket and wine glass…
In cities where garden space is limited, a flat roof is the perfect place to create your own summer paradise. And a built-in alfresco hot tub has to be the ultimate wind-down, especially surrounded by a flat surface big enough for an ice bucket and wine glass…
Use your space
Even if you only have a small outdoor area, you can still create your own little chill-out haven. This balcony might be mini, but it still looks incredibly inviting, with a soft bean bag designed for serious lounging.
Even if you only have a small outdoor area, you can still create your own little chill-out haven. This balcony might be mini, but it still looks incredibly inviting, with a soft bean bag designed for serious lounging.
Find a fragrance
Choose plants that will give off a relaxing or comforting scent to naturally perfume your new spot. The lavender bushes in this garden will release a lovely scent over the warm summer months.
TELL US…
Do you have a chill-out zone in your garden? We would love to see photos in the Comments below.
Choose plants that will give off a relaxing or comforting scent to naturally perfume your new spot. The lavender bushes in this garden will release a lovely scent over the warm summer months.
TELL US…
Do you have a chill-out zone in your garden? We would love to see photos in the Comments below.
There’s nothing more soothing than the gentle rocking of a swing chair, especially one heaped with comfy cushions. If you don’t have a veranda or covered patio, try hanging one from a strong tree.
See how to choose the perfect garden seat