{"id":4507,"date":"2022-02-17T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/?p=4507"},"modified":"2022-02-17T07:30:00","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T07:30:00","slug":"make-outdoor-social-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/seasonal\/make-outdoor-social-space\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Making your Garden the Perfect Outdoor Social Space"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you think about the places you can entertain people in your house, it can be easy to forget about your outside areas. But actually, your garden can be a fantastic outdoor social space.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t waste your outside space \u2013 improving it can not only help you make the most of your property, and it could increase its value too. Here\u2019s how to transform your outside area into somewhere you can enjoy with friends and family whatever your budget.<\/p>\n<h2>Create your perfect outdoor social space any time of year<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no wrong time to start thinking about how to create a great outdoor social space. Gardeners and landscapers in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/tradesmen-directory\/?sqn=11189&amp;utm_source=which&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=5-tips-to-making-your-garden-the-perfect-outdoor-social-space\">Quotatis tradesman directory <\/a>usually have more customers in the spring and summer months, showing that property owners tend to want to do gardening work when the weather\u2019s warmer. It\u2019s usually more comfortable if you\u2019re doing DIY, and you might get to soak up a bit of sun while you\u2019re at it.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4565\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4565\" style=\"width: 554px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4565 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gravel-patio.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"564\" height=\"594\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gravel-patio.jpg 564w, https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gravel-patio-285x300.jpg 285w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 564px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 564\/594;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4565\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/pin\/155163149646238069\/\">Image via Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, don\u2019t be put off if you\u2019re reading this in the autumn or winter. The cooler months can be a great time to find available tradespeople, or pick up discounted DIY materials and furniture, like decking, paving and seating. Plus, it\u2019s the ideal time to work on ideas or start creating your outdoor social space if you want to start enjoying it as soon as the warm weather hits. Or if you\u2019re particularly hardy, get a fire pit or heater and get started straight away!<\/p>\n<p>Try these 5 tips to help you use landscaping, lighting, seating, greenery and more create an outdoor social space that\u2019s attractive, comfortable and great fun to be in.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Think about landscaping<\/h3>\n<p>Start by thinking about your landscaping. Don\u2019t get put off if you\u2019ve got a small budget \u2013 you can invest in landscaping as little or as much as you want to. Hire a landscaper to completely redesign your outside area (we even have a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/4-reasons-landscaping-garden-great-idea\/\">landscaping ideas<\/a> to help you know where to start). Or, simply make the most of what you\u2019ve got by clearing spaces or putting up fencing to create separate sections.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4761 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/117215214-200.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor social space with wooden decking\" width=\"200\" height=\"284\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/284;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are several different surfaces you can use to create the floor of your social space. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grass<\/li>\n<li>Gravel<\/li>\n<li>Decking<\/li>\n<li>Paving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make sure you pick one that suits both your budget and how you want to use your social space. For example, if you want to have an outside dining table, decking or paving will probably be the best options to give you a level surface. However, if your budget won\u2019t stretch to this, grass will be fine as long as you pick a level area.<\/p>\n<p>Gravel can also be a fantastic low-cost way to create an attractive look for your outdoor social space. Pick your colour carefully to coordinate it with your walls and furniture.<\/p>\n<p>Decking and paving are great ways to give your outside space a polished look that\u2019s here to stay. Use decking for a natural, subtle look, or light-coloured paving to open up a darker area. That said, it\u2019s possible to get paving and decking in a range of colours, so your chosen shade doesn\u2019t necessarily dictate the material you use.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you get a surface material that suits your habits too. If you want something low maintenance, get gravel or use a paving material that\u2019s easy to clean. Decking is best avoided, unless you don\u2019t mind doing some simple maintenance work once or twice a year.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Choose your ideal social seating<\/h3>\n<p>To create a great outdoor social space where everyone is comfortable, you need some suitable seating.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re aiming to host dinner parties outside, invest in a good quality set of table and chairs. Make sure you get something that\u2019s durable or you can easily cover or move indoors in bad weather. Or, if you\u2019d prefer something a bit more casual, get a sofa or benches with comfy cushions. Again, preserve your seating by ensuring the cushions are removable or investing in covers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4762 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Dollarphotoclub_71589501-564.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor social area with bespoke brick seating\" width=\"564\" height=\"364\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Dollarphotoclub_71589501-564.jpg 564w, https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Dollarphotoclub_71589501-564-300x194.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 564px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 564\/364;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Like landscaping, it\u2019s easy to find an outdoor seating option that suits your budget. If you\u2019re happy to invest, you could ask a landscaper or carpenter to create your seating. Or you can get some great pieces online and in DIY stores. Alternatively, pallet seating is a great way to create ample outside seating at relatively little expense.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Pick plants that suit you<\/h3>\n<p>Adding a bit of greenery is a really easy way to decorate your outdoor social space and blend it into the rest of your outside space. Whether you love or hate gardening, or simply have very little time, there are plants out there that\u2019ll suit you.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to keep things really simple, go for plants like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhs.org.uk\/advice\/profile?pid=140\">grasses<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhs.org.uk\/advice\/profile?pid=868\">perennials<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhs.org.uk\/advice\/profile?pid=157\">shrubs<\/a>. These require very little maintenance and can last for a really long time. Some great low-hassle flowers include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Geraniums<\/li>\n<li>Hydrangeas<\/li>\n<li>Lavender<\/li>\n<li>Geums<\/li>\n<li>Rhododendrons<\/li>\n<li>Begonias<\/li>\n<li>Carnations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Of course, you can also get in touch with a professional gardener for help and advice creating your greenery.<\/p>\n<p>One thing to keep in mind if you plan on cultivating a more luscious garden is that weeds can be quite a nuisance. We have plenty of advice on how to protect your flowers and shrubbery from all kinds of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/7-common-weeds-handle\/\">common weeds<\/a> \u2013 including couch grass, ragwort and Japanese knotweed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4566\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4566\" style=\"width: 190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4566 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/patio-lights-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/patio-lights-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/patio-lights.jpg 564w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/300;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4566\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/pin\/155163149646238180\/\">Image via Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>4. Experiment with lighting<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/garden-lighting\">Outdoor Lighting<\/a> isn\u2019t essential, but it can be a really effective way to give your outdoor social space a cosy, welcoming atmosphere. Plus, it\u2019ll help you make the most of your area, as you\u2019ll still be able to use it when it gets dark.<\/p>\n<p>There are lots of different outside lighting options to choose from. If you want something quick and easy, go for some battery-powered outdoor fairy lights or wireless solar lights. Simple to put up and move around, these are great choices if you want cheaper lighting you can experiment with.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d prefer more powerful and reliable lighting, go for post, ground or spotlights. Pick a style that suits your space and enjoy a long-lasting lighting system that won\u2019t let you down. Make sure you get in touch with a professional electrician for help installing your lighting.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking to add lighting to your garden, we can help you get in touch with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/tradesmen-directory\/electrical-j8\">qualified electricians<\/a> who do garden lighting.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Invest in bifolds<\/h3>\n<p>The most effective outdoor social spaces are the ones that lead seamlessly from indoors to out. This makes it easy for guests to move around spaces, and helps you access them whenever you need to.<\/p>\n<p>A feature that\u2019s great at enabling this is bifold doors. When open, they fold away neatly, leaving plenty of space for you, your friends and family to move inside and outside easily. And when closed, they\u2019re a really effective way to let natural light into your rooms.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4567\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4567\" style=\"width: 554px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4567 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/bifold-doors.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"564\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/bifold-doors.jpg 564w, https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/bifold-doors-300x220.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 564px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 564\/413;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4567\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/pin\/155163149646238263\/\">Image via Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bifolds require quite a bit more investment than outdoor lighting and seating. You\u2019ll need to hire a professional to install them and ensure they meet building regulations. So, don\u2019t go for them if you want to keep costs down. But if you\u2019re happy to commit, a set of bifolds could really transform and add value to both your indoor and outdoor areas. Why not see what the cost of bifold doors would be for your home by comparing up to 4 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/bifold-doors\">quotes for bifold doors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So, whatever the time of year and whatever your budget, it\u2019s possible to create a charming outdoor social space. Not only will this enhance the look of your property, it\u2019ll also help you make the most of it and enjoy your home.<\/p>\n<p>For top results, get professional help by filling out our contact form below. We&#8217;ll put you in touch with a handful of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/tradesmen-directory\">local tradespeople<\/a> that can help you realise your vision for the ultimate outdoor social space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think about the places you can entertain people in your house, it can be easy to forget about your outside areas. 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