Outdoor Entertaining67 Stories

Escape into a secluded garden nook or small seating area where you can relax, recharge or host friends

These clever outdoor cooking and dining set-ups from around the world maximise space without compromising on looks

Create a cosy ambience in your garden with this expert guide to getting the lighting spot-on

An outdoor-design expert reveals how to decorate your outside entertaining area for comfort and wow factor

'Tis the season to entertain outdoors! These 10 inspiring ideas set the stage for a very merry alfresco Christmas

See drain pipes, awkwardly shaped lots, formidable rock faces and other challenging landscapes that became great designs

Our coffee-break escape offers you five minutes' worth of images to inspire and delight. Jump right in...

Our coffee-break escape offers you five minutes' worth of images to inspire and delight. Jump right in...

Synthetic lawn isn't for everyone, but it can be a problem-solver on balconies, driveway strips and in urban courtyards

If you don't fancy the upkeep of real timber decking, low-maintenance composite timber could be an appealing alternative

Don't let the chill put you off entertaining outside – here's how to cosy up your alfresco space for the winter months