Outdoor rooms make a garden feel more useful and more luxurious.

The idea is simple: create one place to sit, eat, cook or gather outside.

Anchor the area

Use a table, rug, sofa, pergola or large planter to give the space a clear centre.

Add soft lighting

Lanterns, candles and string lights make the garden feel welcoming after dark.

Use natural materials

Wood, terracotta, linen, stone and brick help an outdoor room feel settled.