5 easy ways to create your ultimate garden escape.
Happy Spring, readers! Yes, we think it’s finally safe to say that a brand new season is upon us and ready to be embraced. It’s time to fling open the patio doors, step into your back yard and get excited about designing your newest space – the garden.
Whether you have a sprawling lawn, or you’re hoping to make the most of your apartment balcony, we have the perfect guide to help you get prepared to go alfresco. These essential exterior updates and investment pieces are going to see you through a long, beautiful, sun-filled summer (we hope), so let’s get going on the 5 easy ways you can create your alfresco oasis, using the best new additions here at Meadows & Byrne.
1: Sitting Pretty
First things first; no outdoor space can begin to tempt you or your guests outside without some inviting furniture. For those in small spaces, look to inject a pop of colour while keeping items streamlined and lightweight, so that you can move and transport them easily. We love the Louis Accent Table in Teal (one of this summer’s most sought-after hues), €24.95, which will serve you as an iced-tea and book table while you soak up those rays.
Starting your garden furniture journey? The Incydoney outdoor collection is ideal for beginners, as you can buy this set piece by piece and build your suite as you wish. Plus, with its all-weather faux rattan, removable glass tabletop and back cushions with outdoor fabric and foam, this set is an investment that will stand the test of time (and that pesky Irish weather).
Statement pieces don’t come any more stylish than the Palladium lounge chair, €249. Made for sitting back and enjoying a summer evening tipple in, this chair will look just as good in a sunroom as it will on the decking. Versatile and sophisticated all in one.
The Grady 4-piece, €298, is a lesson in continental living. Sleek and streamlined, this simple set can be upgraded from morning coffee perch to the evening dinner table with the addition of a linen tablecloth, candelabra, and cushions.
As for the diners amongst you, let us introduce you to The Morgana, €3,998, the last word in alfresco opulence, Gather the family and decamp here for lazy day-long feasts and festivities. Available exclusively at Meadows & Byrne, and delivering on luxury, style, and comfort, this unique dining and lounge set includes a corner sofa, slatted top table, an armchair and a full set of outdoor grey fabric cushions – all of which ate removable for easy cleaning.
2. Get Cooking
Move over BBQ season; this summer it’s all about the personal pizza oven. Imagine creating your own slice of thin-based perfection with one of our Ooni pizza ovens. These masterful essentials serve up delicious pizzas in a matter of minutes, so whether you choose the portable Ooni Koda, €298, or for the serious chefs among you, the Ooni Pro, €599, you’ll be treating yourself and your crew to a season of incredible feasts.
3. Instant Upgrade
If you already have your favourite furniture but you’re sure your set needs a little sprucing up for the summer ahead, look to our selection of outdoor seat pads and cushions. Investing in a new set of these can instantly update your garden set up and elevate your outdoor experience. Bight and bright, or form-fitting, we have the perfect collection to suit every colour palette and personal preference.
4. Dining Directory
What would an alfresco scene be without a wow-factor table setting? When it comes to packing that punch for a garden party, the devil really is in the detail. From choosing your tablemats – square or round – to adding a touch of finesse via heavy napkin rings, your outdoor dining experience can feel just as luxe as an indoor one. As for napkins and table runners, leave any throughts of disposable solutions behind and opt for linen pieces, both a stylish and sustainably-minded solution.
And there you have it. Our ultimate guide to creating your alfresco oasis this summer. Simply add the best of food and company and enjoy.
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