I’m Theresa Gromski, a stylist, artist, blogger and content creator. I live in the beautiful leafy suburb of Bournville, Birmingham, in the UK with my husband, 2 children and 2 cats.
As a family we spend a lot of our time in our large garden. We grow our own vegetables and flowers and also love using our garden (weather permitting!) as another living room. Creating an outdoor space that is not only beautiful but practical is easy to do and despite the inclement weather we often get here in the UK it’s becoming increasingly popular to not only have outdoor dining spaces but kitchens and living areas too.
There is such a wonderful choice now for creating your own outdoor oasis in a huge variety of interior styles. So just like your interior space you can tailor your outdoor style to echo your interiors choices.
Debenhams has a huge selection of stylish outdoor furniture and accessories to choose from, here are my top picks to inspire you with three different trends that I love and incorporate into my home and garden.
BOHEMIAN LOUNGING
Create the ultimate relaxing casual outdoor space with this suspended TiiPii Bed. Big enough for the whole family to hang out in or perfect for a solo afternoon nap. Pile it up with soft fringed throws and patterned textured cushions. Then create a magical ambience with fairy lights, festoons and solar powered rattan lanterns like this Teamson Home Woven Hanging Solar Powered Light to cast a cosy glow as day turns to night.
SCANDI COOL
Create a sleek and modern outdoor dining space with this Maze Bistro Set. Featuring an aluminium frame and woven outdoor rope, it’s both modern and functional. Style your Scandinavian style dining space with textural concrete planters filled with aromatic herbs and grasses. Add wooden platters to serve outdoor feasts with simple hand blown glass tumblers, linen table linen in neutral shades, and this distinctive Furn Klay Geometric Outdoor Rug. Made from 100% recycled polypropylene, the environmentally friendly rug is perfect to add a touch of pattern but still keep to the neutral pallet.
RUSTIC COUNTRY
Relax in this classic country style Adirondack Wooden Sofa, then add planters in terracotta and distressed rustic metal planted with lavenders, roses and geraniums for English country garden bucolic style. Style with pretty lanterns like this WildLand Moon Rock White 8W Portable Rechargeable LED Lantern and flickering candles for a soft romantic rustic style. Soften the sofa with cotton and linen cushions in vintage style florals and crisp stripes.