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CREATING AN OUTDOOR OASIS WITH
BRIDGMAN :
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR A LUXURIOUS GARDEN SCHEME
As summer fast approaches , and the last of the more practical gardening jobs have been ticked off the to-do list , now is the perfect time to get your garden furniture out of storage and set up for the sunshine . Whether you ’ re looking to create a cosy , intimate dining area or an outdoor living room to indulge and relax , there are some key elements that can have a huge impact on the comfort and visual appeal of your space .
To offer helpful advice and inspiration , Caron Grant , brand manager at Bridgman shares her insight on garden furniture essentials for luxurious lounging .
Modular Sofa Sets : Modular garden furniture is one of the best things you can buy for your garden , especially if you ’ re regularly entertaining guests or hosting family .
Easy to manoeuvre and maintain , one of the benefits of going modular is that you can adapt and reconfigure your furniture set to suit the number of guests - great for those unexpected alfresco dinners and impromptu garden parties .
Modular sofas are also ideal for homeowners looking to bring the comfort and appeal of the living room into the outdoors - creating an outdoor living room space that ’ s perfect for lounging in the sunshine or relaxing with a good book . To complete the look , add stylish solar lighting and waterproof scatter cushions and , for when the sun starts to set , introduce blankets , a patio heater and other ambient accessories .
Parasols : Not always the first consideration when it comes to garden planning but one of the most useful . A parasol or umbrella offers protection from the sun and can add another layer of privacy for those in overlooked gardens without any clever planting or coverage from large trees .
Easy to position and available in a variety of designs , from cantilever to fixed designs that can be neatly slotted into the middle of a dining table - there is a style to suit all styles of garden depending on the individual requirements .
Placed in the middle of a dining set or angled over an outdoor sofa or armchair , Bridgman offers a selection of sturdy bases to keep your parasol safely secured all day long .
Solar Lighting : Solar lighting offers a luxurious finishing touch and is the perfect addition for those looking to spend their summer in the garden . Whether used in the front of your house to illuminate your garden path , placed around your back garden to create a warming ambience on a dark evening , solar lighting is both stylish and practical .
Adding a gentle glow to driveways , pathways and even flowerbeds , solar lamps are available as lanterns , wall lights and pathway lamps that can be pushed into the soil and moved around as required .
Rechargeable and sustainable , simply leave them to soak up the sun during the day and watch them come to life at night . Free from messy wires , these aesthetic additions offer creative freedom allowing you to integrate luxurious lighting into your landscape design .
For more outdoor furniture advice and inspiration , visit Bridgman ’ s Tunbridge Wells showroom located at 53A Calverley Road , Royal Tunbridge Wells , TN1 2TU . bridgman . co . uk
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