How to create a garden room retreat

Find a bright parasol like this at The Conran Shop, and paper pom poms from Paperpoms UK.

Pay attention to the little details, such as quirky serveware, to make your picnic special. Protect food under a glass cloche, and use a seedtray to carry drinks.

Find a cloche and tray like these from Petersham Nurseries.

Invest in some pretty glassware to add some extra colour to your home and garden. Pick ones with resealable tops, which are great for storing homemade cordials. Decorate with papercraft labels for a crafty touch.

Find glass bottles like this at John Lewis.

Want to create a stunning feature for your garden room? Create a memento display as a centrepiece - we love this birdcage display, with artfully arranged flowers and photographs.

Find a birdcage like this at An Angel At My Table, and baroque style photoframes at Bombay Duck.

Want your garden room to be a zen retreat? Why not create a dedicated yoga area on your patio or decking? Make some space and install hooks to tidy away mats and bags when not in use.

Find a yoga mat like this one at The Yoga Studio, and butterfly hooks at The Contemporary Home.

Have you got green fingers? Use your talents to create your own flower bags and give to your friends as gifts - you can personalise them with ribbons and gift tags.

Find raffia shopping bags like this at Rice.

If you're a keen birdwatcher (or want to start learning about what wildlife visits your garden), invest in a pretty journal to jot down notes, sightings and store photographs. Keep in the kitchen, conservatory or summerhouse so it's close to hand.

For a journal like this one, try John Lewis.

Create an ordered space in your garden or conservatory with an artfully decorated table. Set up a simple desk with noticeboards where you can pin your favourite posters, photos and to-do lists. Decorate with fluttering butterflies for a pretty touch.

Find a vintage-style table like this at Scumble Goosie.

Create a chill-out area in your garden room or outside space with a cosy love seat. Choose a vintage-style bench and add comfy cushions, then complete the look with quirky accessories, such as a rug, radio or even a chandelier.

Find a bench like this at Petersham Nurseries, and cushions like these at Designer's Guild.

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