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Cosy season has just arrived here in the UK, so you may be thinking you won’t be hanging in your garden any time soon. But with more homeowners utilising their outdoor space, it’s hard not to jump on the trend and utilise your space all year round. We have selected a few inspirational ideas on how to transform your garden into a more cosy outdoor living space – whilst maintaining the original design of your garden!

Add Alternative Furniture

Is it time to put the deck chairs and sun loungers away but why not add an outdoor dining table or BBQ area that would be suitable for your entertaining area? Adding a kitchen area is a great way to get family and friends around to enjoy your garden all year round. Adding different outdoor furniture such as chairs or an outdoor couch would be perfect for hosting, creating a comfortable and inviting entertainment area whilst also keeping warm! Pop an outdoor rug over your composite decking to make the space feel extra cosy.

Add an outdoor patio heater or a fire pit

Keep your guests warm and cosy by adding a fire pit or an outdoor heater to your garden area. This ensures your guests are warm even during the freezing cold temperatures! You may even wish to keep cosy by toasting some marshmallows! A fire pit can also be used during the summer months for grilling food and an outdoor heater is always a must have for when the sun goes down!

Keep warm with some bubbles in a hot tub!

Adding a hot tub to your outdoor living space is a great way to ensure your garden is utilised all year round, whether it’s -4 or 30 degrees! Enjoy a relaxing mini holiday in your garden whenever you like, this is a great perk of adding this must have accessory to your garden!

Hot tubs can be placed as a step into the hot tub so level to the flooring or on top of the flooring so you use stairs to climb in. Composite decking is a great material to use for your flooring if you are considering adding a hot tub to your garden, with its slip resistant properties this is a safe option to use

Adding Plants to your Garden

During the winter months, you may wish to add some plants and shrubs to your garden which are well suited to the cooler months. This will give your garden a full, natural look instead of a sparse garden which can sometimes happen after the leaves have fallen from the trees etc.

This will inevitably make your garden feel a lot more cosier and inviting. This not only adds colour and character to your garden but attracts wildlife which can help you to feel at home with nature. Planting a variety of trees, shrubs, and flowering plants in your garden can create a vibrant, natural environment.

Add a Pergola

Come rain or shine adding a pergola could be one of the most beneficial items to consider implementing in your garden to ensure you utilise this space all year round. Not only will this protect you and your guest from any unexpected showers but can also keep the area shaded from sunlight. Pergolas come in a variety of styles such as ones which are partly uncovered in sections and some which can fully open out.

Add Some Cosy Accessories

Another great idea to transform your outdoor space into a cosy hangout in winter is by adding some cosy accessories such as fluffy pillows and throws. These will ensure you to keep extra warm during the cooler months and can even be used when the sun goes down on summer nights. You may want to also add a rug to add a bit of warmth to your outdoor space. These can be a great accessory for adding a cosy feel and can make your outdoor living space feel more like an extension of your interior home!

Add an Outdoor Cinema

Introduce your outdoor living space as the new cinema! This is a great way to host a movie night with your family and friends from the comfort of your own home. Add some fluffy pillows and throws to your garden furniture to make your space extra cosy! Add some twinkly lights and your night is all set!