Easy budget ideas for your outdoor space

Styling any space is a difficult task, but when it comes to your outdoor area, knowing where to begin can leave you a little stumped. You might be thinking, “It looks good, but it needs a little something, I’m just not sure what.” Lucky for you, we’ve got the key to making your outdoor space look like a million bucks, without breaking the bank.


 

Refresh your outdoor furniture 

If a full furniture overhaul isn’t within reason, you can make simple changes to bring new life to your pieces.

• Add colour and extra comfort to your outdoor lounge with outdoor cushions.
• Make the most of your outdoor space even in the cooler months with throw rugs and blankets, which can also be used to add some styling flair (just check out The 5 best ways to style a throw on your sofa for tips).
• Refresh your outdoor dining chairs with updated seat cushions.
• Consider multipurpose outdoor furniture like a storage bench for extra seating and as a space to house any outdoor toys & games or pool accessories.
• Think outside the box in terms of seating with a hammock, perfect for relaxing with a good book or fitting in a few more friends for some sundowners.

 

Brighten your space with lighting and decor

Garden ornaments and a myriad of outdoor lighting options can turn your area from drab to fab, showing off your stylistic personality. Find everything you need to know about outdoor lighting in our Outdoor Lighting Buying Guide.

• Give new life to your plants with updated pots and planters.
• Invest in festoon lights and make them a decorative feature by stringing them along railings, around tree trunks or cascading from branches.
• Light up footpaths with post top lights or bollard lighting.
• Switch up your lighting at a moment's notice with lanterns, both beautiful and portable so the party never has to stop.
• Invite the local fauna in with birdbaths and feeders.
• Jazz up any awkward corners or overlooked spaces with a statue or sculpture.
• Make your space feel bigger and brighter with a mirror.

 

Invest in long-term pieces

Make a statement with features that will last and you’ll use for years to come.

• Crank up the warmth and make marshmallow roasting memories with a fire pit.
• If heat isn’t your thing, create an environment of serenity and tranquillity with a water feature.
• A beautiful bistro table and chair set can become a regular spot for morning coffee.
• Make zoning a breeze and add colour and depth with an outdoor rug. Find out how to choose the perfect outdoor rug for you.