Her Haus: Enhancing Your Outdoor Space

Gardens can often
be unloved, forgotten places that we wish we used more. Most families enter the
summer months with the intention of using their outdoor space, but that often
does not end up happening. 

In order to
transform your garden into a place where you and your family want to spend
time, consider some of these tips:

Buy a Grill

There is no
better way to get everyone outdoors on a sunny day than with food. Even if the guest
list is limited to family, cooking and
eating al fresco is just always more fun.

 In addition, there
are so many amazing barbeque recipes to try out and some are easy enough for
the kids to help out with, (see a few here.)
Invest in some outdoor cutlery and dishware in vibrant colors to brighten
things up.

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Make it Comfortable

Uncomfortable
garden furniture or even none at all, will mean you will always opt for the
comfort of the couch rather than venturing outside to relax. If you invest in quality
furniture for your garden, the whole family will want to spend more time in it. 

 

Rainproof
cushioned couches with wooden bases (like the ones from Shackletons)
will make the perfect addition to any outdoor space. 

Scatter them
with decorative pillows and a few soft blankets to make things cozy, and
continue the color scheme from whichever room leads out to the garden. It will
then feel more like an extension of your home.

Install a Fire Pit

While the entire
idea of a fire pit may sound like a massive undertaking, it makes a world of
difference to your outdoor space and is worth every ounce of effort. 

Fire pits
are sometimes even disguised in outdoor coffee tables. If you happen to be DIY
inclined, you can follow this
tutorial. 

Fire pits are
also great for toasting marshmallows, which is always a favorite with children.

However you
choose to update your garden, turning it into a place that you and your family
want to spend your time is definitely worth doing. 

You can prise the kids away
from the TV with the lure of toasted marshmallows by the fire, and all in all
you’ll end up spending much more quality time together.