Summer is here!

As temperatures start to creep up, cloud coverage disperses and the sun begins to show its glorious face, UK citizens across the nation start to dream of summer and all the wonderful things that go hand in hand with warm sunlit days, long lazy evenings and a calendar that sits on the months of June, July and August. From fun-filled days spent at the seaside, evenings throwing barbeques with family and friends and a diary peppered with bank holiday weekends, every Brit has something to look forward to!

What better way to soak up the summer sun than to get outside in your garden? While the winter months may have seen a build-up of all kinds of debris, now is the time to give your outdoor area an exciting new makeover that will transform it into one of the most used and well-loved areas of your home.

One of the best ways to transform your backyard from wintery drab to summery fab is with a gorgeous designer hammock from the iconic La Seora range. The luxury lifestyle designer is renowned for its premium quality, meticulous design which has won it numerous industry awards and recognition. For those that love the resort style feel of hammocks but don’t have anywhere to hang them, the Alpine Mahogany Hammock is the perfect solution. Its standalone base can be place anywhere in the household, from rooftop gardens and back patios to sunlit courtyards and poolside paving. For a splash of colour in-between trees look no further than the Flora Chilli Family Hammock which is sure to delight swingers of all ages!

Having a place to sit, dine and socialise is essential and made wonderfully easy with items such as the Agora Teak and Rattan set. Entertaining aficionados will love larger pieces such as the Swell Outdoor Dining Set and its matching Swell Garden Sofa Set that is perfect for garden parties and poolside cocktails.

While furniture is important, smaller details and accessories help achieve a sense of ambience and attention to detail. Why not light up your outdoor area with a collection of chic La Rochelle lanterns from Culinary Collection? By day the beautiful design brings a touch of class while by night the flickering candlelight emits a magical feel over any outdoor area. For those that love the lush feel of plants practical items such as the Retreat Garden Screens and Planter Set are a fantastic way to show off all your favourite plants, flowers and garden ornaments.