Verandas are a perfect in-between for spending time outdoors while still being protected from unpredictable weather, be it damaging UV rays or rainy days. It’s no wonder people are opting in for these contemporary Outdoor structures now more than ever.

You too can have your own outdoor oasis. Read on for our top tips on accessorising and designing your veranda no matter what style your garden.

Top Veranda Ideas

Verdant Veranda

Adding plants such as ferns or ornamental grasses in planters to turn a simple veranda into a verdant jungle helps merge that boundary between the indoors and outdoors – bringing life to what could otherwise be a stagnant space. 

Spruce it up a little more with a bistro set for a fine-dining experience right in the comfort of your back garden. Being surrounded by green is said to be a calming experience, so take a seat and breathe in all your new greenery!

Light it up

Potted plants and hanging baskets are great additions to any veranda or outdoor space, but you can’t really appreciate them in all their glory if you let them wallow in the dark as soon as the sun sets.

Grab some sophisticated outdoor lighting such as the hanging solar bulb garden lights to help accentuate and bring together the whole area with light in all the right places.

To tie all your accessories together try your hand at an outdoor rug such as the reversible outdoor nirvana rug in black and white. What’s more, you can grab this exact veranda and furniture set to recreate the look! 

Barbecue Party Space

Why stop at relaxing when verandas also happen to be the perfect outdoor entertainment venue? All you need is a barbecue, a dining set and some willing participants and you’re ready for the best summer barbecue of the season!

Extend the evening with some outdoor heating once all the food is cooked and the barbecue has cooled down to really lengthen your time spent outdoors. And the best part is if it’s still warm enough, you’ll already be enjoying the cool evening summer breeze.

Comfortably Chic

A veranda with any kind of furniture set confined within is not complete without some cushions to make the experience a cosy one. Accentuate and cosy up further with a blanket/throw. Really bring the indoors out, because why can’t you be as comfortable outside as in your home? 

To really create the most idyllic and peaceful environment, perhaps consider adding a water feature nearby so that you can listen to the tranquil and gentle sounds of nature.

Simple & Sleek

You can go very simple with your veranda accessorising – a comfortable rattan furniture set and a few statement planters filled to the brim with some perennials, adding that splash of colour to tie it all together.

For some extra privacy you could add some fencing which doubles as another place to position planters against.

Because let’s face it – you can never have too many plants!

Climbing plants

Whether or not you want to use your veranda for outdoor entertaining, it’s always good for the local wildlife to add in some plants which the bees and birds will enjoy.

Climbing plants add a whole new dimension to any structure and often bring a softness that man-made buildings just can’t replicate. Grab some wisteria or honeysuckle for a pollinator-friendly veranda (or pergola).

So, is a veranda a good idea?

A veranda is the perfect outdoor space which protects, looks sophisticated and can be decorated to suit a large variety of plants.

With a veranda you can sit outside enjoying the fresh air while it rains without getting wet. Or while the sun beams down without getting sunburn.

Decorating and accessorising is also arguably one of the most exciting things about a veranda as they can be incredibly versatile.

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Verandas are a fantastic way to add some creative flair to a half indoor/half outdoor area, combining the two in perfect harmony. Whether you want to make it a cosy jungle or a dining area adorned with garden art, go get started with a new veranda and tell us about how you’re going to decorate or implement any of the ideas mentioned above!

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