Country Life
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If you re thinking of getting a garden room built, or re-doing one which lies unloved and under-used, interior designer Birdie Fortescue has all sorts of ideas. She spoke to Giles Kime.
Sometimes it feels as if we’ve all been in a state of yearning for home improvement ever since the first lockdown began last year. Spending more and more time in our homes has prompted millions of people across the nation to think about their space, how they use it, and how things could be better.
For many, that’s meant moving out to the country; for others, it’s meant making changes to our homes and creating or improving a garden room or orangery is high on the list. And for those of you who are in that latter camp, we spoke to interior designer Birdie Fortescue to get her ideas.
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The weather might still be feeling less than spring-like, but with the prospect of (small) alfresco parties on the horizon, now is the time to start thinking about how to prep your garden for the longer, sunnier days.
Homeware brands struggled to keep up with the demand for outdoor furniture last year and shipping was complicated by the pandemic. Many are reporting that sales are already far higher than usual for this time of year thanks to the recent warm weather (John Lewis saw a record week for sales of inflatable hot tubs last week since introducing them last summer). So what do you need to think about now to give your outside space wow factor and make sure it’s ready for lockdown liftoff come March 29?
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