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The heat is on!

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

The heat is on!

Summer is here and whether you are travelling to tropical destinations or enjoying the sunshine at home, take the time to transform your garden, so you can relax and enjoy long summer days ahead. Many instant changes are possible even if you’re moving or are on a budget. With some careful planning, the changes don’t need to be expensive or permanent. Here’s some inspiration for every budget and ideas you can make your own.

Start small, choose one area and create an instagram-worthy space for socialising. Make the most of any outside space you have whether it’s a patio, roof terrace or balcony. Find some outdoor dining furniture and reinvent your space ready to entertain. Budget permitting, new tables inset with bespoke gas fired barbecues or wine chiller compartments have the WOW factor or just keep it simple and liven up existing wood or rattan furniture with a splash of paint and new accessories.

Make your outdoor space feel like an extra reception room linking house and garden by “enclosing” it with screens to add privacy. A pergola with climbing plants and lattice panels adds a “roof” and “walls” while parasols or awnings create shade and cover from the odd shower. Choose fragrant plants and scented foliage like jasmine, lavender and honeysuckle to make your haven even more relaxing. For real outdoor comfort, install a hammock or Bali bed where you can relax.

Good lighting for your outdoor “room”, paths and steps will allow you to enjoy your garden once the sun goes down. A mix of lanterns and solar lights will make your garden magical after dark. A central fire pit can enhance the beauty of your outdoor room and don’t forget throws and cushions for added warmth.

A garden room offers extra living space and, done well, it can add value so choose one that’s in keeping with your home and garden. For best results buy from a specialist supplier and hire a builder to install it. If you are on a limited budget or need something less permanent, have fun converting an existing shed. With a coat of paint, lighting and some well-chosen accessories you can create a relaxing place to unwind.

For the ultimate in relaxation, a hot tub is pure indulgence, but there are many factors to consider such as privacy, drainage and access to the house. Once full it can weigh up to 2 tons, so you may need strong foundations! Hire of home entertainment equipment has really taken off so you could always try before you buy by hiring one for a weekend and even add a big screen set-up for movie night under the stars.

Whatever you decide, choose things that you and your family will enjoy rather than focussing on investment. Whilst garden improvements may add “Wow” factor and make your property appealing to a wider audience of buyers or tenants, they may not significantly add to the value of your home, so it’s worth checking before you invest significant sums.

For a free appraisal of your property for rental or sale and advice on how to add value indoors or out, contact your local Frost Partnership office. Then put your feet up, relax and enjoy the summer.


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