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Creating a Mediterranean environment in a UK setting can be a big ask, particularly when it comes to the vast differences in climate.

However, that’s not to say it’s an impossible task. In fact, with a few strategic choices and deliberate additions, your back garden could easily become a dead ringer for a Spanish villa.

Here are a few simple changes that can truly transform your outdoor space into the Mediterranean garden you’ve always dreamed of.

Go Green

One of the most effective ways to provide your garden with a genuine taste of the Med is to take a leaf out of their book…quite literally.

Incorporating plants and greenery that are native to Mediterranean countries can instantly give your faux-Med landscape and air of visual credibility.

The RHS website has a whole list of Mediterranean garden plants you can easily add to your outdoor space to create a truly authentic looking continental ambience.

Go Potty

Speaking of plants, strategic placement of plant pots in and around your garden is an effortless way to add a bona fide Mediterranean flavour to your outside space.

Terra cotta pots are a must-have for anyone looking to replicate the foreign vibe at home. Fill with your favourite Med flowers and vegetation for a subtle yet striking addition that really makes a difference.

Where possible, opt for Clay pots with a wide base where possible. While we can replicate the Mediterranean appeal, we have no bearing over the weather; wide-base pots will stand a better chance of survival in windy UK weather conditions.

Lighten Up

Light-coloured tiles are a fantastic flooring option for anyone looking to create a warming Mediterranean feel in their back garden.

Sunny creams and subtle yellows all have a distinctive overseas flair to them, particularly when the skies provide the climate to match.

If you’re really looking to invest in your Med-look garden, appropriate tiling is the ultimate ace up the sleeve.

Take Cover

Perhaps one of the best ways to create a truly authentic Mediterranean landscape in your outdoor space is to create an outdoor seating area.

Opting for a veranda can instantly transform your garden area, creating the feeling of stepping into another country every time you step out of your back door.

Accessorise with garden furniture and climbing plants that reach up the pillars of your veranda can truly cap off a wonderful Mediterranean setting in the most authentic way possible.

Imagine enjoying a morning coffee in the shaded comfort of your SunSpace as the summer sun beams down on your garden. Does it get any more continental than that?

Make your Mediterranean dreams a reality with SunSpaces today! Call now on 01727 845 788 or get in touch online using the button below.

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If you’re looking to create a garden lounge to truly relax and unwind in, there are a number of outdoor additions you can add to your garden design to heighten the chilled-out ambience.

However, when it comes to ultimate outdoor relaxation, few garden furnishings can compete with the indulgent tranquillity of the inimitable outdoor daybed.

Inherently calming and unashamedly serene, these unique additions to the outdoor furniture collection make for the perfect setting for an open-air siesta.

What is a Garden Day Bed?

If the hammock was the poster boy for outdoor leisure in the 20^th century, the 21^st century has gone one better with garden daybed. Trumping the hammock in virtually every way, an outdoor daybed does exactly what it says on the proverbial tin.

The ultimate addition to any garden lounge, the outdoor daybed is – as you may well have guessed – essentially a bed for the outside. Much like a weatherproof garden sofa, outdoor daybeds bring the comfort of interior furniture to the garden setting, providing all the functionality of a traditional bed for external use.

Types of Garden Day Beds

Outdoor daybeds come in a variety of styles, ranging from rounded open-top sofas to fully-enclosed shell-like pods. Naturally, this variety brings with it wildly varying price-tags.

That being said, shopping around could allow you to find a daybed for as little as a few hundred pounds; however, the bigger your budget, the more styles and options you will have at your disposal.

With high-end options including such variants as rotating rattan huts and cube-shaped sanctuaries, it’s worth saving a little extra before pulling the trigger to truly get the most of the experience.

Day Bed in Your SunSpace

While outdoor daybeds can be fantastic for reclining and unwinding in the sun, British weather doesn’t always play ball when it comes to outdoor plans. Luckily, with the help of SunSpaces, you can enjoy your outdoor recliner whenever you see fit.

Whether you already have a SunSpace or are considering adding a SunSpace to your property, incorporating a combination of the two can be the ultimate cocktail of comfort.

What better way to unwind in the open air under an awning, enjoy the breeze in your veranda or stare into the stars in your garden room than in supine calm of a garden daybed?

Don’t take our word for it – explore the possibilities today! Call now on 01727 845 788 or drop us a line using the button below and complete your garden lounge.

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Garden rooms from SunSpaces are incredibly versatile structures, capable of housing a true myriad of unique and beautifully decorative interiors.

That being said, as the saying goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and, when it comes to garden room interiors, that saying certainly rings true.

Depending on your personal preferences, your choice of garden room design could differ dramatically from the one down the street, even if you both ordered the very same model.

That in itself is the beauty of the garden rooms we offer here at SunSpaces: freedom of design choice and customisation is entirely in your hands.

Garden Room Interior Design

Creating a garden room that’s tailor-made to fit your needs and personality is one of the biggest advantages of purchasing outdoor living products from SunSpaces – the sheer scope for personalisation is virtually endless.

That being said, with so many avenues to go down in terms of garden room interior design, settling on a single route that’s right for you can be a tough decision to make. To help get you started, here are a few creative garden room interior ideas to get your mental blueprint mapped out.

Home Away from Home

There’s no reason a garden room can’t become an external living room, especially if you have a free-standing garden room.

Offering a unique view from the inside out, creating a welcoming lounge ambience in your garden room can be a wonderful way to make the most of your new addition.

Incorporate your favourite living furnishings like a comfy sofa, armchairs and lamp lighting to truly bring the indoor comfort to your outdoor space.

Whether you’re looking to create a lightly-coloured summer room to soak up the sun or a warm and cosy winter cabin to curl up in when the temperature drops, a simple change in colour can make all the difference.

For summery escape, floral colours and coastal shades with wicker furniture can do just the trick, while wintry reds and autumnal browns can be the perfect complement to an inviting homely hideaway.

Stu-Stu-Studio

If you are looking to create an environment to nurture your artistic side, a garden room studio could well be the way to go.

Naturally, the specific equipment within your studio will depend largely on the artistic direction you are looking to take: be it painting, sculpting or even musical recording.

Similarly, constructing an environment that helps stimulate your creative side will very much depend on your personality. Some may prefer to shut off the outside to focus on the task at hand, while others may find the sight of nature outside to be a creative stimulant.

That being said, certain things will be universal. Comfortable seating is a must for creativity – the last thing you need to distract from the task at hand is discomfort – while visual stimulation can also enhance ideas generation.

Accessorising your room with decorative objects and awesome artwork either of or related to things that inspire you can really enhance the creative ambience and solidify the environment as a hub for originality.

Let’s Get Physical

Another popular interior design idea for a garden room is to transform the area into a workout room. After all, there’s no excuse for missing a session if the venue is quite literally a stone’s throw away.

Whether you’re looking to create a home gym or yoga studio, common themes for rooms that house such activities commonly include two typical designs: woods and whites.

Public gyms and hotel fitness suites are commonly decked out in brilliant white from wall to wall, creating a clean, sterile atmosphere. This minimalist décor is typically combined with glossy, wood flooring for fashionable functionality.

Accessorise with the relevant equipment, necessary mats and strategically placed mirrors where needed for a complete fitness studio ambience.

The Office

Another popular interior design choice for garden room owners is to turn your outdoor addition into a private office space.

Keep distractions to a minimum with a reserved approach to your interior design. Utilise light, neutral colours that are non-invasive and easy on the eyes to help maintain focus.

In addition to keeping your attention on the task at hand, the minimalist approach will also help you avoid cluttering up your workspace with unnecessary items and junk.

Maintain functionality by including all the necessary equipment for the job – be it a computer, a printer or a landline – and be sure to invest in a good quality desk and chair.

Comfortable working conditions can go a long way in enhancing output and improving productivity, so don’t be afraid to invest in yourself when it comes to office furniture.

Create Your Garden Room with SunSpaces

Any of the above interior ideas can be created in any one of our garden rooms, once again showcasing the true versatility of the garden room as a customisable property feature.

Once you settle on the specific type of interior you want to create, there’s an equally wide-ranging number of paths you can then take when it comes to specific décor: do you go light an airy with modern whites and creams or dark and homely with natural, woody browns?

The combinations and possibilities are truly only limited to your own imagination. Hopefully, we’ve helped you peel back the surface of that with this sneak peek into what could be. Now all that’s left to do is turn that possibility into a reality!

To make your outdoor living dreams come true or for more information on garden room interiors, why not get in touch today? Drop us a line now on 01727 845 788 or send us an email using the link below.

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December has arrived, which means that it's time to deck the halls, hang the ornaments, and get your home ready for Christmas!

SunSpaces garden rooms are the perfect solution if you’re looking to escape from all the stresses and worries in your life and have somewhere that you can take time out and enjoy your own space. With all the protection from the elements that you need, you’ll be able to appreciate your garden no matter the weather. With the ability to have your garden room created to meet your exact needs and specifications, you should have no worries about creating your dream outdoor living space.

As a result of being able to have your garden room designed to match your specific requirements, you have the ability to create a truly unique space that stands out from any other within your home. To help you do this, we list a few things for you to consider below.

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Shape

The shape and feel of your garden room is not all down to the ideas of an architect. A number of influencing factors exist, such as the design of your home and outdoor space, that will determine the shape that your garden room is built in. To create an unusual garden room that is different from regular garden rooms, the shape that it is built in is definitely something worth thinking about, where the most unique spaces tend to stray away from the normal box shape.

Bespoke Design Features

The most unusual garden rooms are created around detailed specifications and your garden. This includes windows and doors, which should be designed to provide the best possible accessibility and vantage. Using special configurations whereby you are able to decide how many windows and where the windows and door in your garden room are located, you can create a space that is truly unique to your outdoor living space.

Varying/Optional Window Sizes

Not every garden room is used for the same purpose, with many created to take advantage of the furniture inside or surrounding views. A way to do this is to create a garden room with varying or optional window sizes. To create a truly unique garden room, you could try to implement a range of varying window sizes or shapes that will really catch the eye of anyone who visits.

Furniture & Fittings

One of the simplest ways in which you can create an outdoor living space that really stands out from others is the furniture and features that you choose to use within it. Here you can either go for an uncommon theme that you can stick to throughout the entire space, or utilise truly unusual centrepieces that will draw the attention of all. Again, the way in which your garden room is built can be manipulated to draw the attention of guests, for example, light fittings, shade systems or the material used on the roof.

These are just a number of things that you can utilise and manipulate in order to create an unusual garden room that is like no other. Each can be tailored and customised exactly to your liking, no matter how unique. Here at SunSpaces, we strive to make creating your dream outdoor living space a process that is as easy and stress-free as possible. As a result, we offer a FREE 3D design service whereby if you have an idea of what you want your garden room to look like, our CAD engineers can make your garden room dreams a reality. If you need any inspiration for your unusual garden room, why not visit our gallery here? For any further assistance or information regarding our range of garden rooms, please do not hesitate to contact us today!

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