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Do you want to understand once and for all what is a pergola? In our blog post we cover the differences between pergolas, gazebos, pavilions, and arbors. We also talk about the main uses of a pergola, its history, costs and even which plants go best with it. Let’s dive right in. Table of contents:What…

Are you looking for Halloween decorating ideas for outdoors? We’ve gathered some of the best ideas to turn your garden, patio or front yard into a playful Halloween scene! Halloween decorating ideas for outdoors: From pumpkins to skeletons We all know and love the ghosts, pumpkins, witches, bats, and skeletons that appear every year at…

Are you looking for the best garden office ideas out there? After covid, there was a huge surge in people building garden offices. After all, it makes perfect sense to create more space for yourself at home, cut down hours on commuting and maintain social distancing. Garden offices have remained popular throughout 2023 and 2024…

Garden bars are a fantastic addition to any dwelling and have become a major home improvement trend in the past years. Many people transform their outdoor patio spaces into inviting entertainment areas that they have full control over. A garden bar can be more than just a place to enjoy a drink – a thoughtfully…

When it comes to choosing the right summerhouse colours, homeowners are fortunate enough to be spoiled for choice. There are so many options that it can be hard to know where to start! This is why we’ve created this helpful guide. We’ll talk about all the main considerations when it comes to choosing the colours…

The familiar weight of booking flights, packing suitcases, and organizing time off work… We all know the paradox of needing a holiday to recover from planning our holiday. And lets not even get started on the travelling. Whether you’re taking the bus, train or plane, there’s no escape from the noise, way too many people…

In the UK the word ‘summer house’ is most often used to refer to an outdoor garden structure, that has a pitched or flat roof made of tiles or felt and that has windows and a door or two. The Oxford dictionary defines a summer house as ‘a small building in a garden, used for…

With the school summer holidays fast approaching, many parents are looking for exciting new activities to keep their children entertained. Anyone lucky enough to have their own garden will want to spend as much time there as possible. To make it an exciting space for children, we have put together a list of garden summer…

What can I build in my garden without planning permission? You can build a garden building or summerhouse without planning permission in the UK if it meets these conditions: Different rules may apply to flats, maisonettes, and other buildings; always check with your local planning authority. To simplify your garden upgrade, we’ve curated a selection…

It’s uprising slang for: “Shed” + “Office” = “Shoffice” Shoffices, or shed-offices, are like the Cinderella story of the backyard, transforming from humble storage spaces to glamorous work havens. It’s where the magic of productivity meets the charm of home comfort. So, buckle up as we take you on a whimsical ride through the land…

Let’s face it. Very few things make adult life as magical as our childhood memories. But having an at-home getaway is undoubtedly a close second! Wooden summer houses offer so many benefits for our everyday life, from your very own home SPA to a distraction-free office space. And the best part? Wooden summer houses come…

Are you considering starting your own business? Perhaps you have had a business idea in mind for a long time, but you have struggled to dedicate time, effort, and space to your idea. Or maybe you are already working on your business part-time or full-time, but you are searching for ways to take it to…

Are you considering investing in a home cinema room? Perhaps you find your current setup for movies unfulfilling, or there are too many distractions to fully appreciate the movie you are watching. Or maybe you don’t get a chance to want many movies at the moment, because there is nowhere in your house that is…

Are you considering purchasing your own home spa? Perhaps you have decided that an area of your garden barely gets used and would be the perfect place for a home spa. Maybe you often go on spa days or use the one at your local gym, but you struggle to fully relax due to the…

Have you found yourself working from home more often as part of your weekly routine? If so, a garden room can be the perfect solution for your work-from-home needs! With more people working from home more frequently, the popularity of garden offices and outdoor rooms dedicated to work has risen significantly. With no sign of…