I know, I know, I’m doing a ‘garden reveal’ in September. Just picture the emoji with wide eyes because that’s the look I’d be giving too. The truth is, the garden took way longer to sort out than I actually ever thought it would and that’s 90% because we just didn’t have enough decent weather to really do everything we wanted to do and 10% because on the odd occasion the weather was good, we’d already had plans to do other things – typical of a summer schedule really! So here we are in September and I’m just now sharing what should be a summer post but well, like I always say, this is real life here so sometimes things don’t always go to plan.
As you probably know by now if you’ve been following along with our (slow) progress, I teamed up with Homebase for this reveal and with their help, we did complete a few projects that were on the priority list which I’m happy about! Β There will be a few things, however, that’ll be added to the list for next summer. We thought for sure we’d be able to do the railing, for instance, but as summer wore on and the weather was just rainy, overcast or a little cold, it didn’t seem the best way to spend what’s quite a significant amount of money so that idea was shelved for another time.
However we did get the step done, I finished painting the shed and I solved my problem of the faded deck panels! Hurrah!
So let’s get on with the reveal, shall we?
The main reason for the refresh is I wanted to change up the palette out here to a mix of bright boho colours and give the back garden a very boho glam look and I think with the additional textiles out here, I’ve pretty much succeeded in that. Could I have done more? Oh yeah, for sure. But for now, I quite like the look even if I won’t be able to enjoy it for too much longer! Ack!
So first off, my favourite part of the decking!
Here’s the before… those deck panels were challenging because we share them with the next door neighbour and everything I read about staining them said because of the way they were placed (notice the slats are facing upwards), there would be drips on the other side. This would mean that if we stained them, there was a very good likelihood the stain would show through on the other side. I don’t really want to piss off my neighbours so I had to come up with a different solution.
Here’s the after… I covered the faded, tired looking deck panels on this side with Willow Slat screening in a dark colour. It was the perfect colour to marry up with the dark stain on the decking and I adore the texture it brings to this side. It was so easy to install and I love how the dark backdrop works so well against all the colour.
I strung my little bamboo solar lights from Homebase along the top and a couple of hanging garden lights from Sainsbury’s which cast a lovely glow at night. I added a few plants (I didn’t go crazy plant-buying simply because it was the end of the season and spending money on plants that would likely not make it through the winter seemed a waste of money so I made do with what I had) and then layered a few light weight throws I’d bought in Menorca and a few cushions for colour.
The little Moroccan table and gold terrarium were purchased at Sainsbury’s so I styled it as a little drinks area – because nothing says party like a basil plant. Ahem. The tray is from HomeSense. The cushions left to right are from Stuck on Hue, Joss & Main and Dunelm Mill.
That cute pink Moroccan pouf was purchased at Cult Furniture.
I really love the Rimini table and chairs set from Homebase. It’s small enough that it doesn’t take up a huge amount of room on the small patio but large enough to comfortably sit four people. We’ve used this constantly through the summer.
I wanted to keep that ‘boho brights’ theme running so I used a pink tablecloth I’ve had forever from H&M (which I cut a small hole in to accommodate the umbrella!), the cushions are from Dunelm Mill and the roundΒ tea light holder and gold votives are from Sainsbury’s. Everything else I already had.
As I said previously, Wayne built a proper step as well out here. Here’s what we’d had previously….
And this is what it looks like now. Much better.
I’d love to add some little tassles to the umbrella at some point – another project for next year!
And of course, I’m hoping next year we can get those railings up to really finish it off and get some more plants out on the decking.
For the back patio, I painted our new shed in black and we trimmed out the windows and frame and painted it white. I just wanted something simple back here. Yes, that horrible scaffolding is STILL UP. Gah.
I added another string of bamboo lights to the shed and a couple of hanging tea lights. I think next year I want to replace those hanging tea light holders with a mini vertical herb garden – it’s on the list!
The cushions again are from Dunelm. That beautiful marble cake stand is from Rockett St George.
The patio set is theΒ Amalfi Mosaic Bistro SetΒ from Homebase. I love the tiled table top and the colours just work well with that boho vibe I wanted out here.
The planter was also from Homebase. It came totally potted up and I’m happy to say the two I purchased for a mere Β£5 each survived the summer and are doing really well. I love the colour it brings to this area of the garden.
So that’s it really! A chilly, wet summer wasn’t exactly what I’d ordered but on the odd lovely day (like what we had this weekend!), we’ve had a lovely area to hang out in. The two areas I really wanted to get done this year were both the front and back of the house and while the front of the house was totally completed, we still have a little work to do in the back for next summer.
A massive thank you to Homebase for being so patient on this project and for helping us get a number of little projects completed! And thanks to you guys for being equally as patient as we slowly worked on this one – I know it’s not ideal to be sharing garden projects in September but from what I hear, there are lots of you who are still battling summer heat so perhaps it’s not such bad timing after all.
What do you think of the final reveal? Are you doing any last minute work in your own gardens? You know how much I love your take on things.
Disclaimer: Homebase have provided the garden furniture and some materialsΒ for our makeover free of charge for my review but of course, as always, all words and opinions are my very own. I only work with companies I really like and think youβll like too! Thanks for supporting the businesses that support Swoon Worthy.
#Sigh, it’s raining and is cold in Manchester today. Looking out of the window, I wonder if I’ll ever see the sun again! Your pretty pictures do help though, everything looks so much better in the sunshine. This is a truly inspirational post as I’m hoping to use the garden a bit more next year…where is that funky rug from? It’s fab! I like how you have used your finds. You could have knocked me down with a feather when I realised that all this is from the high street/DIY shops and supermarkets. It looks so GOOD together. Thanks.
Aww thanks so much Afa my dear! The funky rugs are from a company called ‘Mad Mats’ – they are on eBay if you do a search and I did have to get them from the US but they came pretty quickly! Waterproof and all so they’ve held up brilliantly all summer but I’ll probably take them in soon as I’m not sure how well they’ll fair over winter ;) And yes, it’s all done on the cheap! Ha! xxx
Looks fab Kimberly! While these days, we have to travel quite a lot further than the “5 minutes around the corner” we’ve been used to, I do so love Homebase. It’s such a shame our summer has been so rubbish, but hey! Maybe the end of season sale might could be the ideal time to pop on over for a garden bargain ;-) x
So true Sue!! This is totally when you get the best deals and I’m actually now looking forward to NEXT summer when I can actually enjoy this stuff a little longer ;) xxx
Another grey and damp day, but this post has helped to brighten things up! Love your pouf and yes I think you should definitely add some tassels to the umbrella. I’ve got blue pots in my garden and they help to add some colour even in the winter. x
Aww thanks darling! I actually had some blue pots but didn’t end up using them because I didn’t want to spend money on plants that would just die! LOL! But for next year, I’m gonna have ALL THE POTS!! ;) xxx
Love it!! It is finally cooling down into the 80’s here in the upstate of South Carolina and we have been able to actually sit on our patio. The flowers are tired, but I keep watering! We did purchase a bar height table and chairs set at Lowe’s that was half price!! Our old wrought iron one was badly dented in a hail storm. We have lots of warm weather left, so I think a garden reveal is very appropriate. Love the black shed and your little seating area at the very back. Reminds me a bit of Charleston.
Oh my god – the 80’s!!! How I wish we’d had even near those temps this summer, it’s been COLD! Enjoy the remains of your lovely summer and take advantage :) Here, it’s already gone pretty cold and leaves are starting to fall! xxx
Love the bursts of colour, it really makes me want to brighten up my garden, but I think our summer was actually worse than yours if that’s possible, so we’ve hardly gotten to go out into it at all this year! Oh well, there’s always next year!
I know you mentioned those outdoor rugs before but could you remind me where you got them? They’re beautiful.
Oh that’s awful – I can’t imagine a worse summer than what we had, it was truly dreadful! I think I need to move! Ha! And yes, I got them from a company called Mad Mats – found them on eBay from an American seller and it wasn’t too expensive to get them shipped here :) Hope that helps! xxx
OH! MY! GOSH! I love every inch of your Boho Garden. My eyeballs were dancing to and fro trying to see everything in this glorious oasis. And I learned I love something new: the color pink. You said you want to add tassels to your umbrella next year. I think tassels added at the end of each umbrella rib would be a lovely addition to the scene. Thank you for sharing . . .
Aww thank you Kay! And yes, I wish I’d had time to add the tassels but it’s totally on the list for next year :D I think they’ll look really cute! And heck yeah, pink is amazing! I use it everywhere ;) xxx
It’s so so so good. It’s so good that it makes me sad :) because it reminds me that I don’t want summer to be over.
Awww me too Julia!! Although the summer was such a non-starter that I don’t even care that it’s over to be honest, it’s basically complete resignation that I’m giving in to Autumn! lol Meh! xxx
Kim your garden reveal is GLAMTASTIC! I am still battling the heat where I live. Seems like summer is going to be hanging around here for awhile. Have a GREAT week!
Aww thank you! So happy you liked it! And enjoy that heat, I’m actually totally jealous as it’s gotten so cold now here the leaves are actually falling! Also, my middle name is ‘Lori’ so it’s nice to meet a fellow name-sharer!! Ha! ;) xxx
Oh my! This is so incredible! I love it all! Those bold colors are my jam!!!
Aww thanks Brynne!! Yep you and me both ALL THE COLOURS ALL THE TIME!! :D xxx
Kimberly that looks fantastic, i love it you and Wayne have done a brilliant job xx just hope we get some good weather for you to enjoy it xxx
Aww thanks Pauline! I am hoping we can still squeeze out a few nice days in Autumn to still enjoy it – fingers crossed!! xxx
Super fun outdoor space with lots of colour. Love that Pouffe! Also like the black and white shed and the little bistro set outside making two spaces you can sit in one garden. Great post Kimberley. x
Aww thanks so much Sharon, happy you liked it! xxx
I love this!! It looks fantastic, such great work! Love those bright boho colours – so inviting. How are you so talented??? What you can do with colour and pattern – gah, I’m so envious!! xx
Hahaha! I just basically throw everything together and hope it works! LOL! Thanks hunny! Mwah! xxx