Summer houses, veg patches, fire pits, bee hotels - and robot lawn mowers - are now the must haves for Brits' outdoor spaces.
A poll, of 2,000 people with a garden, revealed what’s hot - and what's not - in the nation's back yards.
Out are space-taking garages, and in are full-blown water fountains - or a pub beer garden vibe.
The research discovered what our spaces look like - with the average garden being 23.5 metres long - and home to as many as 13 different species of plant.
It comes as 57 per cent don’t use their outdoor spaces as much as they should.
While nearly half (47 per cent) consider it important to use their space for outdoor dining, a third (34 per cent) said they would host more get togethers if they had a nicer garden.
The research was commissioned by SharkNinja, which is looking to give Brits the confidence to make the most of their outdoor spaces and fire up the grills, by hosting free pop-ups across the UK throughout July and August
Tracey Scully, UK managing director at the appliance brand, said: “With our research showing people aren’t using their outdoor spaces as much as they should, we want to give people the chance to see how they can easily transform their garden into a hosting hotspot through small, simple changes.
“Adding a cooking station to encourage al fresco dining is a great way to get people out into their gardens.”
The garden overview also found 44 per cent of respondents grow their own fruit and veg at home.
A further 15 per cent worry their outdoor space isn’t as nice as everyone else’s, with nearly nine in 10 (87 per cent) consider it important to have an appealing outside space at their home.
But a third admit (34 per cent) they would host more get-togethers over summer if they had a nicer garden, according to the OnePoll.com figures.
To help elevate our outdoor spaces, SharkNinja has teamed up with award winning interior designer, journalist and home stylist, Anouska Lancaster, to give her expert tips on how simple changes can help transform our outdoor spaces into a hosting haven this summer.
GARDEN TIPS FROM ANOUSKA LANCASTER:
Introduce playful colour - Outdoor spaces allow us to be braver and more experimental with colour and pattern. Go for uplifting colours like yellow, green or pink that will uplift your garden.
If you’re nervous of going too bold, introduce an accent colour with soft furnishings.
Create a low-level seating area with comfy seating - Extend your home by creating a room outside with comfy, informal seating for lounging. Use an outdoor rug to cover up a tired decking or anchor a sunny spot in the garden, and then build your new ‘room’ around it.
Get that pub garden feeling at home - Why dine out when you can create pub grub in your outdoor space this summer? Using grills and smokers makes al fresco dining so easy, even for the most amateur chef like me.
Go big on tablescaping - Don’t be scared to go large with your furniture and accessories, even in a small space.
A poll, of 2,000 people with a garden, revealed what’s hot - and what's not - in the nation's back yards.
Out are space-taking garages, and in are full-blown water fountains - or a pub beer garden vibe.
The research discovered what our spaces look like - with the average garden being 23.5 metres long - and home to as many as 13 different species of plant.
It comes as 57 per cent don’t use their outdoor spaces as much as they should.
While nearly half (47 per cent) consider it important to use their space for outdoor dining, a third (34 per cent) said they would host more get togethers if they had a nicer garden.
The research was commissioned by SharkNinja, which is looking to give Brits the confidence to make the most of their outdoor spaces and fire up the grills, by hosting free pop-ups across the UK throughout July and August
Tracey Scully, UK managing director at the appliance brand, said: “With our research showing people aren’t using their outdoor spaces as much as they should, we want to give people the chance to see how they can easily transform their garden into a hosting hotspot through small, simple changes.
“Adding a cooking station to encourage al fresco dining is a great way to get people out into their gardens.”
The garden overview also found 44 per cent of respondents grow their own fruit and veg at home.
A further 15 per cent worry their outdoor space isn’t as nice as everyone else’s, with nearly nine in 10 (87 per cent) consider it important to have an appealing outside space at their home.
But a third admit (34 per cent) they would host more get-togethers over summer if they had a nicer garden, according to the OnePoll.com figures.
To help elevate our outdoor spaces, SharkNinja has teamed up with award winning interior designer, journalist and home stylist, Anouska Lancaster, to give her expert tips on how simple changes can help transform our outdoor spaces into a hosting haven this summer.
GARDEN TIPS FROM ANOUSKA LANCASTER:
Introduce playful colour - Outdoor spaces allow us to be braver and more experimental with colour and pattern. Go for uplifting colours like yellow, green or pink that will uplift your garden.
If you’re nervous of going too bold, introduce an accent colour with soft furnishings.
Create a low-level seating area with comfy seating - Extend your home by creating a room outside with comfy, informal seating for lounging. Use an outdoor rug to cover up a tired decking or anchor a sunny spot in the garden, and then build your new ‘room’ around it.
Get that pub garden feeling at home - Why dine out when you can create pub grub in your outdoor space this summer? Using grills and smokers makes al fresco dining so easy, even for the most amateur chef like me.
Go big on tablescaping - Don’t be scared to go large with your furniture and accessories, even in a small space.
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00:00Summer is finally here, well sort of, and as research has shown, half the nation feel
00:09that they're not using their garden as much as they should be doing.
00:13So I've teamed up with Sharp Ninja to bring you five easy top tips to maximise your outdoor
00:18space and get your garden ready for hosting.
00:24Outdoor spaces allow us to be braver and more experimental with colour, so go for something
00:29a little bit bolder like pink or green or yellow to really uplift your outdoor spaces.
00:35You could always add colour to your accessories like rugs, cushions and throws.
00:42Extend your home by creating a room outside and you can do this by placing a rug in a
00:48sunny spot to anchor that room and build everything around it.
00:53If it's a really hot and sunny day you could use an outdoor fan to keep your guests cool
00:58such as the Shark Flex Breeze Fan.
01:03Don't be scared to go large with your furniture and accessories, even in a small space, and
01:09to go the extra mile have fun with tablescaping.
01:12Include napkins, placemats, lanterns, even fresh flowers in jugs from the garden.
01:26Why dine out when you can create fantastic pub grub in your own garden?
01:31The outdoor products by Ninja are brilliant, including the Woodfire XL Pro Connect Barbecue
01:37Smoker and Grill.
01:39It makes outdoor eating so easy.
01:42It is so easy and affordable to create a menu to wow your guests.
01:50Creative lighting can transform your garden.
01:53There's lots of different lighting available on the market.
01:56I personally love festoon lighting as it gives a beautiful ambience.
02:00So go create that pub garden feeling and make the most of your outdoor space this summer.