The question of; How to transform your garden with domestic canopies has been on the hearts and minds of our readers for some time, in the piece below we DIY Gardeners shall now go on to discover more about the install and maintenance of your outdoor canopy…
With the weather fast improving here in the UK, there is no better time to get your garden “summer ready”. Whether you have a large, spacious garden or a small, cosy one, there is a lot you can do to transform it into an alfresco area to enjoy with your friends and family. But what might you need to do before you start to dig up your garden…
Select a surface
The ground surface is an important thing to consider for any alfresco area. From gravel and decking to paving and grass to choose from, what you use the area for, and of course, your budget, will help determine your decision. Decking is a more visually appealing option for obvious reasons, whilst combining different surfaces, such as a decked path through the grass with some plant beds or gravel, has become quite a popular option. This is also a good way to cordon off an entertaining or eating area from the rest of your garden.
Alfresco wining and dining
If you are going to use your space for dining, a barbeque is the perfect way to incorporate the feel of an outdoor kitchen. Throw in a table and some chairs, (make sure your furniture is outdoor friendly), and you will be able to socialise and enjoy some good food in your own, private alfresco dining area.
Domestic canopies
A roof covering will offer protection to all your furniture as well as provide you and your guests with an element of shelter from the hot sun and any light rain showers that may catch you off guard. Also often referred to as terrace covers or awnings, they will add value to you property by improving its external appearance and adding valuable space.
Accessorising your outside space
Bringing in certain colours and other small touches can help transform the look of your space as well as how you use it. If your garden boasts a lot of plants and greenery, opting for a green wall can help make your space look bigger, as can the use of mirrors. If your space is small, brighten it up with some pot plants and a wall trellis, which can also be treated as a feature. Scatter about some citronella candles to keep the bugs away whilst you enjoy a relaxing evening outside – planting mint or marigolds nearby or sprinkling some sprigs of sage or rosemary on your barbeque coals are other popular tricks.
By combining all of these ideas, you will no doubt have created the perfect outdoor area that you can make use of all year round – as well as be the envy of your neighbours! For a wide choice of domestic canopies, visit the Inn-fresco website, a highly reputed supplier of quality coverings for both home and business purposes, their fitting and knowledge on the range of products as well as supplier terms allow inn fresco to design your outdoor area with ease and experience, building in some special featres as the ones described above could also finish off an installation to your personal taste.