Summer is the perfect opportunity to refresh your outdoor space, and what better way to do that than with some must-have items! Transform your patio into a tranquil oasis for relaxing sunny afternoons, or prep your garden for visitors and turn it into a BBQ haven. Making decor changes to your outdoor space needn’t be expensive, as many UK high street stores have vibrant, fun and crucially affordable outdoor decorative items. Here are some must-have outdoor decor trends for Summer 2024, and where you can find them on the UK high street.
Vibrant Prints
Picking up a seat cushion, table runner or bold sun shade in a vibrant print is the perfect way to liven up your outdoor space. There are many prints available on the UK high street this summer featuring bold colours, animal-themed prints and geometric and tribal-inspired patterns.
Pick up the Orangery Leaf outdoor cushion from John Lewis to add a touch of tropical brightness to your outdoor seating. With a rich emerald green back, summery orange print design and waterproof finish, this cushion is perfect for making yourself comfy with a book, or when dining with friends.
https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-orangery-leaf-indoor-outdoor-cushion-multi/p111079709
Choose clashing prints in your outdoor cushions for a fun and colourful outdoor vibe. Select an M&S Collection embroidered lobster cushion in soft pink and bold red for your outdoor seating, and throw in a rectangular bolster in a dark and light blue to break print conventions.
Try a tropical leaf print with the Dreamscene Tropical Garden range from Tesco if you want to have seamless design flow around your outdoor space. Their range includes waterproof and anti-slip outdoor rugs in both circular and rectangular shapes and soft fleece blankets that are ideal for if the weather turns a little chilly.
https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/325093488
Asda’s fun furn. collection includes vibrant lemon and limoncello prints that are perfect for adding a hint of the Amalfi Coast to your outdoor space. The prints all feature bold blue geometric backgrounds and graphic prints. Furn.’s collection doesn’t stop there, with further fun and boozy prints featuring peach Bellini’s cosmos and piña coladas on colourful geometric backgrounds.
Natural Materials
Bringing the outdoors in has been a huge design trend over the last few years, but in 2024 it is time to return natural and soft materials back to the outdoors. Choose woven wicker lighting, chairs or accessories to soften your outdoor space, or add smaller decorative touches in wood to your table for a rustic vibe.
This Outsunny Garden solar light from Tesco is a great way of blending elegant design with natural materials. Its black woven wicker finish allows the light to dapple through the wicker creating soft and appealing lighting wherever you choose to place it.
https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/325096579
M&S’s natural festoon lights feature woven rattan shades that hang from a sleek black wire to add a touch of elegance to your outdoor evening experience. Hang these above your outdoor table, along the fence or even along your balcony for a natural and relaxing atmosphere.
Earthy Tones
To easily tick the earthy tones trend off your summer 2024 garden checklist look no further than Stacey Soloman’s collection at Asda. Stacey’s homeware range has already taken the country by storm with her down-to-earth designs and practical pieces, and her summer collection finally brings these designs to the great outdoors. Choose her earthy green tableware for a stylish picnic, and keep kids entertained with the soft green inflatable dinosaur sprinkler that will keep kids entertained for hours.
Keep your dining experience rugged and rustic with John Lewis’ collection of natural table decor. From hand-braided placemats to bark edge cutting boards, their simple yet elegant collection allows you to let your food do the talking.
https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-hand-braided-placemats-set-of-2-natural/p6329760
Alfresco Cooking in Style
Cooking outdoors isn’t anything new or groundbreaking, however choosing an attractive piece of outdoor kitchenware can make or break your garden design.
Opt for a Big Green Egg in its MiniMax size from John Lewis for a more accommodating BBQ and smoker if you are smaller on space. Whilst this is a pricier addition to your garden it is a smoker that will last for years with the right care. Simply use a protective rain cover should the weather turn, and store during winter to avoid cracking the all important ceramic.
https://www.johnlewis.com/big-green-egg-minimax-bbq-with-conveggtor/p5260030
Enjoy cooking at the table with Asda’s portable charcoal fan-assisted BBQ. Finished in a bold red with attractive and geometric cut outs to encourage air flow, this table top BBQ is ideal for cooking your own dishes and creating an experience akin to a Korean BBQ or hot pot. Its small size also makes it an efficient and attractive option for dining when camping.