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Make | a room in the garden

Iona Bower August 8, 2020

Does anyone not dream of their own room in the garden? Whether you have a fancied up shed, a multi-tasking summerhouse or a posh, purpose-built outdoor studio, there are a few bits and pieces that will make a home of any outdoor room.


A nice vacuum flask for tea or coffee

You don’t want to have to be back and forth to the house every half an hour for refreshments. Take your own tea out to your garden room, made just the way you like it and you’re set fair for the afternoon. We like this fox design by Rex London.


A radio to chunter in the background

Whether it’s Farming Today early in the morning, or a bit of Classic FM late in the evening, you need a battery-powered radio for a bit of company in your garden room. A Roberts radio will never fail you and comes in very compact designs these days. 


Some lights to guide you home

A simple string of outdoor lights will illuminate the entrance way of an evening or help you find your way to the back door when you’ve lost track of time and stayed out in your garden room too long. Try these string lights from Cox & Cox.


A spot to read or have a nap

A comfy floor cushion or bean bag is essential for a little surreptitious garden snoozing, like this beanbag from Little Ella James at Not On the High Street.


Some good biscuits and a statement biscuit tin

We like a biscuit tin that says a lot about you. This musical tin with carousel horses plays La Traviata, making an event of every elevenses, and comes stocked with posh biccies, too. 


In our August issue, we have collated some images of real, inspirational rooms in the garden. It’s in shops now or you can buy it from our online shop.

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The Simple Things

Taking time to live well

We celebrate slowing down, enjoying what you have, making the most of where you live, enjoying the company of of friends and family, and feeding them well. We like to grow some of our own vegetables, visit local markets, rummage for vintage finds, and decorate our home with the plunder. We love being outdoors and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done.

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