Despite the unpredictable weather and uncertain pandemic policies, your home is your castle, and your garden is your personal oasis. So who cares if you can’t go to your favourite holiday destination right now? It doesn’t matter because you’ve got a garden all your own and you can do anything you like with it. Whether patio or decking, grass or turf, glamming up your garden is the sanctuary extension of your home.
Yet, most people are content to sit around on clumsy deck chairs with a wobbly table. This is not how you should be enjoying your garden. A garden can accommodate much more than standard garden furniture. While the kids play in the cold water of a tiny paddling pool, someone has to be at the coal BBQ for 2 hours to no avail. You deserve better. And given that this summer is shaping up to be decent, this means glamming up the garden a little.
The Hot Tub
The answer to a vapid inflatable pool; the hot tub. Hot tubs are considered one of the most luxurious items available, and they are becoming more and more popular. Once the goto outdoor gadget of the rich and famous, a hot tub can be purchased for less than the price of a good second-hand car. Many DIY stores and specialist outlets now stock hot tubs of all shapes and sizes to suit many budgets.
You can install the classic wooden spa-like tot tub or more contemporary plastic products. Hot tubs are also highly customisable with many add ons available, such as touch screen temperature controls, party lighting and sound systems. Although the initial price isn’t too expensive, hot tub running costs can put some people off. Depending on the model, heating the water with gas or electricity can become costly with excessive use.
Gas BBQ and Pizza Oven
One of the most popular garden items around at the minute is the built-in BBQ and pizza oven. Famous TV chefs like James Martin can regularly be seen using their own outdoor kitchen on Saturday morning television. The joy of cooking outside never seems to go away. But, unfortunately, for too many years, you have suffered an uneven and dangerous coal BBQ and less-than-appetising sausages.
Modern BBQs and pizza ovens can be heated with gas elements that evenly distribute the heat across the stove and grill properly. Some traditionalists believe that BBQ cooking should always be coal-based, but when you have spent half your life trying to get a cold BBQ started, switching to the gas BBQ just makes sense. Cooking should be a joy, not a chore.
Outdoor Bar
Given that going to the pub just isn’t the same at the moment, how about making your own bar? Garden bars are one of the most searched for items on the internet this year, owing partly to the pandemic but possibly the insane popularity of shed bar competitions. While no one suggests that you grab your tools and go to town on the garden shed, you can install ready-made bars.
Outdoor bars for the home range from simple standing bars to solid and stylish units with built-in refrigerators and beer taps. Perfect for your summer garden. The great thing about these is that there are many styles to choose from, with many options matching popular garden decor styles such as Tikki, rattan, and hardwood all perfect for glamming up your garden. The problem is that you will probably have a hard time getting rid of people.
Bonus: Garden Shed
Alright, so a garden shed might sound standard, but it’s definitely not! While sure, there are borings, small, and very basic garden sheds out there. But really, they don’t add much value to a garden. They lack insulation, they’re not aesthetically pleasing, and it’s usually just large enough to fit some garden furniture, and that’s all.
But what not go for a luxury garden shed? Luxurious ones might have a higher price point, but not by much. They’re usually insulated, have windows, and are so cute, too! They come in so many styles, so if you have a cottage-style garden, there are cute ones that go with that aesthetic.
The same goes for modern and sleek gardens, Mediterranean-themed gardens, and so on. They’re useful and high quality, and you can definitely expect your furniture and belongings to stay safe. Yes, the aesthetics blend seamlessly with the surroundings.
