Luxury Outdoor Lighting & Garden Accessories Buying Guide

Accessories and lighting solutions are what make an outdoor space yours. When asked to share the secret to styling with outdoor accessories, Laura reveals, “We find less is more with outdoor spaces—keep it sophisticated but casual."

"We don’t like to clutter surfaces and tend to focus on a few oversized hurricane lanterns as centrepieces; big brightly coloured cushions that can be thrown on the floor if you want to lounge on the lawn; extra throws; and maybe a large basket or trays to carry magazines and refreshments out to the garden.”

As Laura know, a home's outdoor space is as important a canvas as any living room or dining room, and accessorising shouldn't stop at the back door. Investing in some unique garden sculptures and outdoor accessories will put you on a fast track to an al fresco arrangement that feels as welcoming, well-thought-out and stylish as any of your indoor spaces.

Large garden statues are the most obvious choice (and a few well-placed designs can give a garden a polished, landscaped feeling) but outdoor coffee tables and dining tables can and should be accessorised too. Durable sculptures and accessories crafted from natural, aged materials are perfect for garden styling. Channel the same mentality you have when decorating indoors. Smaller sculptures, trays, storage boxes and vases transform even the simplest of designs into a curated outdoor vignette.

Cane, wicker, petrified wood and bamboo all add a casual al fresco feel to a table setting. Bamboo placemats, for example, look right at home in the outdoors, however, don’t be afraid to experiment with more delicate materials. Glass hurricanes work wonderfully in exterior environments, just be sure to invest in quality designs preferably with a heavy base to stay weighted.

Shatter-resistant drinkware and dinnerware is a great idea if there’ll be little ones at your garden parties but there’s no problem in using your fine tableware outdoors, as long as you’re careful with it—just as you would be indoors. A beautifully laid table of fine china is a real treat for special outdoor occasions.