And a Chesterfield area garden centre has come up some key themes for residents planning to upgrade their urban oasis.
Experts at Dobbies Garden Centres, which has a branch at Barlborough, have revealed the key outdoor living themes this spring – and the trends which have inspired them.
Themes include country kitchen gardens, warmth and light, sustainability, and colour, shaped by hopes for alfresco dining, increased wellbeing awareness and the idea of your garden as an extra ‘room’.
Lynsey Abbott, Dobbies outdoor living buyer, said: “Our vision for spring-summer 2021 is all about getting the most from our outdoor spaces, embracing spending time in the garden and creating a practical and stylish space we can enjoy throughout the season.
“We know one size doesn’t fit all, so we have worked hard to ensure there is something for gardens in every shape and size, from contemporary, laid-back functional dining sets that would look just as good inside as outside your home, to bold bright accessories to add a touch of tropical.
“Whether it’s for dining alfresco, hosting weekend barbecues or spending evenings round the firepit, our gardens are a space for fun, relaxation and enjoyment.”
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1. Country Kitchen Garden
An evergreen look filled with lush leafy foliage, subtle delicate florals and sandy tones. Pair rustic earthy terracotta, an abundance of greenery and calming neutrals. Whether you are an allotment enthusiast, grow your own at home, or are just finding your green fingers, your garden will be transformed into a horticultural haven. Photo: Dobbies Garden Centres
2. Summer haze
Laid back, Scandi-style with a focus on adaptable designs and sustainable materials including recycled glass lanterns and serveware. Outdoor lighting and firepits are key to add warmth and light, extending the time outside and seamlessly connecting days to summer evenings, moving into autumn with the addition of cosy knit throws and blankets. Furniture materials include rattan, metal and wood with contemporary clean lines in cool greys and simple bare wood. Photo: Dobbies Garden Centres
3. Global Bazaar
A celebration of colour, with sunshine shades of apricot orange and tropical greenery to create a garden getaway. A craft homespun look, using soft materials, printed tiles and decorative patterns. Photo: Dobbies Garden Centres
4. Simple Serenity
Balancing a mix of Japanese and Scandinavian design. East meets West, embracing the core design traits of each to create an outdoor oasis of calm, centring on minimalist simplicity. The colour palette for this trend includes a mix of cool grey, bamboo and undertones of anthracite. Disconnect from the digital word with a plug and clutter-free space, enjoying the sense of calm that being in nature can bring. Photo: Dobbies Garden Centres