COUNTRY CHARM
Gather benches and chairs around a table under a tree to create an elegant, country-style setting, and complete the look with a tablecloth and cushions in pastel shades. ‘A tablecloth is a must, as garden tables can look tired,’ says Susie Watson. ‘I don’t go over-the-top with flowers – just a few stems in glass bottles look really pretty.’ Wrought iron garden chairs, £425 each; benches, £795; Summer Green wide stripe tablecloth, from £59; Mika large seat cushions with tassels, £78, all Susie Watson Designs.
During the summer months, the garden serves as an additional outdoor room for all sorts of activities, from garden parties, to simply lounging with a good book. No matter the size of your space, there are plenty of ways
