Ephemeral Allure

Capture all the enchantment of summer with five decorating ideas for relaxed outdoor living.

Cosy Corner

Recreate the relaxed essence of a living room outdoors with scatter and bolster cushions. Mix up sizes and textures for a more informal effect. Try Oka for a selection of outdoor styles. (okadirect.com)

Delicate Drapery

Curtains need not be just for indoor adornment. Hang delicate white curtains around the edge of your pergola or outdoor structure to create an exotic and ethereal canopy that will billow gently in the summer breeze. Create your own outdoor room with a wooden pergola structure from Jacksons. (jacksons-fencing.co.uk)

Paper Moons

There's something infinitely magical about paper decorations bobbing in the light summer air. Hang white paper light shades in varying sizes outside to create a fresh and elegant resort look. Heal’s has a selection of pretty paper pendant shades in an array of colours, or try The Hanging Lantern Company. (heals.co.uk; hanginglanterns.co.uk)

Candle Light

Mix up styles of candle light, incorporating elegant hurricanes, vintage lanterns and handcrafted tea-light holders for a delicate and dramatic night-time display. Keep colours neutral to tie the different styles together. Try Nordic House for similar styles. (nordichouse.co.uk)

Industrial Appeal

An on-trend project, vintage crates can be easily transformed into striking coffee tables. Screw on metallic wheels from a hardware store and freshen with a coat of white paint for a luxey-industrial look. Shop for vintage crates at Hen and Hammock, and spray with durable Plasti-Kote outdoor paint available in an array of gloss finishes. (henandhammock.co.uk; plasti-kote.co.uk)