Styling Your Garden After Dark

Styling Your Garden After Dark

With the bank holiday weekend ahead, many of us will be making the most of the extra day off with friends and family. As a nation we are always hopeful for sunshine to give us chance to get together and enjoy our outside space. If you are hosting a gathering this weekend and and are hoping to continue the party until after the sun sets, here are a few tips to prepare for evening entertaining. 

Aston 9 Seater Rattan Corner Sofa Set with Polywood Table Top - Natural Brown

Lighting 

Garden lights are essential when it comes to evening entertaining, people like to see where they are walking and what they are eating. Solar lights are a great option, simply string around the house or across a canopy or a pergola. You can also use solar lights along your garden path to help illuminate the walkway. Be sure to include decorative lighting such as lanterns dotted around or fairy lights hung from trees, so guests can see the best features of your garden.  

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Dining & Seating  

Create an elegant dining space in your garden for alfresco dining on balmy evenings. The Aston 9 seater corner set offers plenty of space for your guests to sit and relax whether your hosting a relaxing barbecue or a 3 course dinner. The Aston is part of our rattan garden range and comes with a dining table, footstools, and plump cushions to ensure your guests are comfy. Alternatively, for more casual entertaining  the Halston conversation set complete with coffee table combines both style and function with a contemporary design, ideal for any terrace or patio.  

Halston Garden Conversation Sofa Set - Black

Create an Outdoor Tablescape 

If you enjoy the creative side of hosting, then there is no reason you cannot create an elegant tablescape in the garden ready for evening dining. Add a fresh tablecloth and some small vases of flowers and of course tea lights and candles are the perfect way to add light and atmosphere to your outdoor table. Why not make up some summer cocktails for your guests, they’ll also make a stylish addition to your summer tablescape.  

Kinsley 9cm Ceramic Tea Light Holder - Set of 2 - White

Get Cosy   

Keep blankets and throws close by in case your guests begin to get chilly. You could even decorate garden sofas with sheepskin rugs and throws for extra cosiness. Plus, having an outdoor rug beneath your seating area will add texture and create an inviting feel. A fire pit will not only look effective and create more light, but it will keep your guests warm when the temperature drops at night.

Elborough Diamond Pattern Cotton Throw - Burnt Orange

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