Weekend decorator

CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS... WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

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1 STYLE AN AL FRESCO LOUNGE AREA

Be inspired by Moroccan courtyards and dress your outdoor space with tasselled throws, ikat and kilim cushions and tufted rugs for an exotic vibe. A few pouffes, lanterns and plants add to the theme, and if you want some shade, string some fabric (or a linen sheet) overhead.

2 PAINT OLD FURNITURE

Give your outdoor table and chairs a new lease of life with a lick of paint. This table has been painted an off-white, which works well with monochrome dinnerware and a burnt orange runner - but you could also go bold and bright to change it up entirely.

3 ‘Refresh exterior woodwork with Osmo’s sustainable range of tinted oils and waxes. ‘You can even get them colour matched if you have a specific item in mind.

4 INTRODUCE STRIPES

Timeless stripes are always on trend, and these shower-resistant outdoor cushions come in a range of colours. We love the frill, too.

5 HOW TO RE-COVER A DECKCHAIR

Create a fabric sling in a colour and pattern of your choice

Measure the deckchair frame and add 3cm to the width (for a seam).

Cut your fabric to size. With the fabric facing right side down, fold both long sides in by 1.5cm and sew the seams.