How to Style Your Home Indoors Vs Outdoors

With outdoors and interiors becoming increasingly linked, we are now treating our gardens the same way we would our interior spaces. Creating areas for living and dining outside as well as inside. 

Plus, the popularity of biophilic design, blending nature with interiors has become an integral part of interior design. Our diverse range of furniture and accessories at Laura James has been designed for modern living, with many pieces suited to outdoor and indoor living. 

Timeless Dining Sets 

Our beautiful Charlotte wooden dining set for outdoors is crafted from natural acacia wood and comes with matching picnic style benches for a beautiful country inspired look. Elevate this timeless wooden garden table with the Hemsby black and white rug underneath for a contemporary feel.  

You can create a rustic look by styling the Charlotte dining table and bench set indoors. This classic table with bench seating is perfect for any kitchen or dining space. The Charlotte dining table is available with our upholstered Chloe dining chairs finished in a beautiful boucle fabric, which gives this classic table an instant indoor transformation.  

Alternatively, the Amelia dining table with striking sculptural legs is the perfect piece for entertaining guests. For the garden our beautiful Amelia and Hali set features an acacia wood tabletop with black legs and the Hali natural chairs feature a gorgeous rope design for a boutique hotel feel, perfect for al fresco dining with friends and family.  

For indoor dining, the Amelia dining table in black with soft grey chairs offers a completely different look, ideal for dinner parties or formal entertaining the Amelia and Bella set gives an elegant finish to your dining space.  

Colourful Spaces  

Incorporating colour to your dining space is a wonderful way to add personality. Our Wilder and Wren garden dining set mixes the green metal table with bold colourful plastic garden chairs including blue, orange and pink chairs, perfect for summer dining. The benefits of using plenty of colour outdoors is that it complements the garden and natural hues beautifully.  

When adding colour to your interior dining space, consider the Paul and Wren dining set. The wooden table and green chairs create an inviting space for dining. The table offers a practical extending function whilst the olive-green chairs offer a modern look. Opt for the Agatha dining chairs in blue and pair them with the whitewash Carter table for a classic coastal look.  

Smaller Furniture  

Create a statement look with one of our terrazzo and concrete side tables. New for 2025 our elegant tables have been hand pressed into unique moulds designed for Laura James. These beautiful artistic looking pieces have been designed to be used either indoors or outdoors, which allows you to make the most of them. Ideal as side tables or simply decorative pieces, enhance your garden seating zone with the round terrazzo Carlotta for a Mediterranean look.  

Elevate your home with the versatile concrete tables like the Karasi in black can be styled as bedside tables for a chic bedroom look. Add the twisted Bianca plinth table to a living room or reading nook for a conversation piece.  

Styling With Accessories  

Accessories are the simplest way to add interest and style to your indoor and outdoor spaces. Update your garden furniture set with new garden cushion covers to add colour and pattern. Invest in indoor outdoor area rugs to elevate your garden furniture like the Ardwell rug.  

Just like the garden, using a large area rug in an open plan interior space will help to zone dining and living areas. Refresh your sofas with colourful throws and cushions and don’t be afraid to mix and match outdoor and indoor cushions to create a stylish look, whether you are relaxing inside or in the garden.  

Finally, add some ambience with lighting with our Brockhill rechargeable table lamp, which has been designed with versatility in mind. This contemporary lamp is available in green, black and clay and can be used indoors or outside after just 4 hours charging time the lamp can last up to 12 hours on a low brightness setting, ideal for mood lighting. Adding scented candles and tea lights will enhance the mood lighting in your space.  

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