Perk Up Your Patio

Give your dull paving a lift with these colourful ideas and inspiring looks

- Esme Clemo

Plant borders

It’s never too late to introduce greenery into your garden and a border full of blooms is a great way to soften the edge of a patio. Stick with flowering perennials for low maintenance, year-round coverage that adds colour during summer months.

Refresh tiles

Outdoor tile styles have come a long way in the past few years. Go all out with a patchwork patterned effect in simple monochrome or stick to similar designs in navy blues or deep greens.