Outdoor Living Room Ideas
Make the most of your garden or terrace this Summer by creating an outdoor living room. An obvious extension of the house, garden rooms are all the rage and are the perfect space for relaxing and entertaining. Something as simple as updating your accessories can give you a real lift and create lovely holiday vibes!
Long, luxurious evenings entertaining friends, lazy days lying around on the lawn, firepits, barbecues, card games and star gazing – turn your thoughts to garden rooms and staycations!
Consider the major elements of your outdoor living room such as big pieces of furniture, a barbecue (built-in?), colour scheme, awning or parasol, dining table or low coffee table, where the sun rises and sets and the desired view which will determine your seating area. Once you’ve got this sorted, you can turn your thoughts to accessories.
Whether you’re looking to create a chic Hamptons-style look, a Greek scheme of cool white and indigo or colourful and patterned bohemian Ibiza vibes, we’ve got some super stylish, high quality products that will transform your Summer experience.
Outdoor Lighting
Nothing creates an atmosphere like lighting and we’ve got a great selection of outdoor lighting options to see you through the Summer.
Our Solar Lanterns have been an instant hit with their Moroccan punched waterproof paper. They can be hung from a tree or parasol or used with a stand for your tabletop. Available in Coral Pink (taller egg shape), Daffodil Yellow or Teal (round) they make a style statement in any setting. Leave them solar charging by day to create a warm, mellow glow by evening.
Taller Coral Lantern: H: 26cm x W: 27cm Yellow and Teal Lanterns: H: 21cm x 30cm
All Solar Lanterns £32.95
For a modern touch, go for our Frosted Solar Glass Pebbles in either large or small. Their organic shape means they sit comfortably in a natural setting lighting pathways, borders or as statement pieces near seating areas. They have a dawn to dusk sensor lighting the warm white LED’s.
Small: 8cm x 14.5cm £17.95 Large: 10.7cm x 16.8cm £22.95
Battery Candles
Our battery powered LED candles are so realistic, you can keep the ambiance at a maximum without worrying about the fire hazard. Technically only suitable for indoor use, we reckon you could have these scattered about in your outdoor room. Available in all shapes and colours (Bordeaux, Petrol, Olive, Grey and Cream) you can mix and match for a maximalist look or keep it simple. You can even use a remote to control them from your deckchair!
Tableware
We love tablescaping and know that you do too!
That’s why our tableware is one of our core ranges and of the highest quality. From elegant stainless steel pitchers, timeless polished nickel wine coolers and caviar bowls to hand thrown ceramic coasters, stunning 'Amalfi' glassware, Sapporo bowls, glass trays, carafes and decanters, Grasse linen napkins and so much more.
Above right: New York glassware
New range of oak tableware
We're thrilled with our new range of oak table accessories. Made from hand finished natural oak, they will make a fantastic investment, go with anything and last thanks to their quality. Products include an Oak Cutlery Holder (£85), Oak Bread Carrier (£65), Oak oil and vinegar set (£62) and a Cheese Dome on an Oak Board (£65).
We are proud to stock the Mario Luca Giusti range of synthetic crystal in stunning designs and contemporary colours which will take you from picnic to yacht and back to your back garden in style! The trend for rattan has not passed us by, and you can find the St Barts insulated jug, nickel and rattan tray.
When you buy William Yeoward products, you know you are buying quality and style – his eponymous range of homeware is available from Barnbury from martini glasses to cocktail tumblers and more.
Blankets
Whether you’re looking for a picnic blanket or a cosy cover in the cool Summer evenings, our 100% wool blankets are ideal for both! Drape over the back of your garden furniture for luxury and comfort – your guests will thank you!
Available in zingy colours that really make a statement, they are both super soft and robust enough to lie on the ground. A good size at 200cm x 145cm and woven in Ireland, choose from fuschia, orange, turquoise or Spring green....or all four!
£85 each.
Faux Flowers
Give your table a Mexican flavour with our faux aloe plant and fun cacti! They will always be verdant and lush without even trying! Our aloe is a decent size (63cm x 63cm) so it could take centre stage on your dining table or play a lead role in your outdoor room alongside two shapes of cacti to take you all the way to the desert!
Top Tip to make your outdoor room feel bigger: plant BIG plants! The scale of large, exotic plants conversely makes the whole space feel indulgent and much bigger than it actually is.
Faux spiky cactus in square planter 45cm £35
Faux monstrosus cactus in terracotta pot 84cm high £70
Hurricane Lamps
Inject some hotel chic with our elegant Terrace Storm Lantern in a classic design, made from hand blown clear glass on a solid glass base.
40cm high £72 (other sizes sold out)
The St. Kitts Hurricane Lamp features a rattan base with a plain glass lantern to protect the flame and offer maximum ambiance on a warm Summer’s evening.
H: 33cm x D: 19cm £40
For more information about Outdoor Products @ Barnbury, please get in touch on shop@barbury.com
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