Outdoor rooms

Looking to spruce up your outdoor area? Garden need a bit of a makeover?

Maybe you’re keen on a new outdoor dining and entertainment area before summer? An array of landscaping ideas, solutions and products are available at the Canterbury Home Show.

You will find experts to talk to across a range of outdoor options from lawns and landscaping to furniture and furnishing, patios, carports and canopies to spa pools, swimming pools and garden sheds.

It is healthy for both the mind and the body to be outdoors, and having an inviting space makes it more likely to be used often. A total revamp is one option, but there are also many small updates that can create a big impact.

Here are some suggestions:

• Add a pergola, or canopy.
• Turn the deck into an outdoor room.
• Install an outdoor kitchen/bar.
• Brighten it up with lights.
• Add more plants.
• Include a statement outdoor rug.
• Update your current outdoor seating.
• Add extra comfortable seating options.
• Toss in a few pillows.