Create an outdoor space for use all year round

With reports that houses are getting smaller (despite prices going up!), there's never been a better time to fully make use of your property's space - particularly if you're lucky enough to have a garden.

Despite the UK's unenviable reputation for its weather, your garden can still be a great place to socialise, dine and generally be a good alternative to living inside four walls.

Here we take a look at six things you can do to create a garden you can use all year round (yep, even in the colder months).

Outdoor kitchen

If you’re the ‘Chef of the House’ – this one is for you.

An outdoor kitchen is a great way to practice new dishes, showcase your culinary skills, and spend time with your loved ones. Enjoy your outdoor area all year round and throw BBQ parties to remember. Check out these healthy barbecue recipes to try...

And why stop there? You could invest in an outdoor grill or a pizza oven. The possibilities are endless!

Furniture

You can’t have an outdoor kitchen without furniture to eat at.

Invest in a table and chairs and take a minute to enjoy your outdoor living area all year round.

You can buy outdoor couches and coffee tables to lounge on late into the night. And if it’s waterproof – even better!

Or why not get into the pallet furniture craze? Making furniture pieces from disused pallets means you not only get something hard-wearing, but get the added satisfaction of knowing you've recycled something too. Check out this outside pallet furniture bar ...

Hot tub

Hot tubs are a family favourite during the summer months, but did you know you can enjoy them all year round? The steamy waters offer a delightful break from the chilled autumn or winter air.

Investing in a hot tub could improve your physical and mental health. They have been proven to widen blood vessels, loosen tight muscles, and reduce stress.

Treat yourself to a hot tub this winter. You won’t regret it!

Event shelters

We all know how unreliable British weather can be. Imagine this – you turn on the BBQ, set the dinner table, and it rains. Disaster!

Event shelters are a great way to prepare for the inevitable. Gazebos are easy to assemble and dismantle; they are a practical solution to the wind and rain. If you’re looking for something a bit more permanent, consider investing in a wooden gazebo – a centrepiece for your garden!

Or invest in an event shelter and enjoy your garden throughout the whole year.

Outdoor heaters

As brilliant as gazebos are, they don’t protect you from the cold, and sometimes wearing a jumper isn’t enough. You don’t want to be in a jumper, coat, hat, and gloves while you eat your dinner.

Outdoor heaters could be the solution for you. They’re safer than campfires, and they don’t leave your clothes smelling like a bonfire. We’ve all been there, right?

Garden lights

In the autumn and winter months, the days are shorter, and the nights are longer.

Don’t let the sun rule your life – brighten your garden with lights and enjoy your garden all night long. Hang solar lights down the walls, across the gazebo, and around the trees.

There you go – six ways to make the most of your garden all year round. Come rain or shine, gardens are a great way to spend time with friends and family. Relax in the hot tub, throw dinner parties, and utilise your outdoor space all year round.

Gardens are a great way to spend time with people – or spend time by yourself, we don’t judge.

Sources

https://www.healthline.com/health/hot-tub-benefits#health-benefits