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Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
B&M is selling a stylish £10 garden buy that will instantly make your outdoor space look bigger
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. This bargain buy can transform your garden MAKE ROOM B&M is selling a stylish £10 garden buy that will instantly make your outdoor space look bigger Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) B&M is selling a stylish garden feature which could help transform smaller gardens this summer. With the weather set to warm in the coming weeks, many will be eager to get outside. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The round sectioned mirror is 60cm in size and is part of B&M's Al Fresco living range Credit: B&M And those with smaller spaces will likely be keen to make as much room as possible. While mirrors are often used to make internal spaces feel bigger, experts say they can be just as effective in your garden. B&M's Al Fresco round sectioned mirror is available for £10 as part of the retailer's Al Fresco Living range. It means the product, which is designed for gardens and patios, is suitable to hang outside. And shoppers may find it even helps their outdoor area appear larger than it is. Giverny Simm, lead designer of interior design agency, Studio Howes, says: "Strategically placed mirrors and carefully designed lighting can significantly open up a space. "Position mirrors opposite natural light sources to reflect light throughout the room, instantly expanding its perception of size." The B&M mirror is described as "a contemporary garden ornament that adds character to any outdoor space". You can find similar at retailers like Homebase. The item, which comes in black, is also suitable for indoor use and measures at approximately 60cm in diameter. By reflecting the surrounding environment, this mirror will open up your garden to make it appear larger, brighter and less confined. Garden furniture manufacturers Sloane & Sons provide ideas for where to position garden mirrors to optimally improve outdoors spaces. They say ideal positions tend to be "against a surface facing inward, like a wall, fence or shed", which can help maximise the illusion of depth and space in a garden. On top of that, they advise to "steer clear of areas with direct sunlight to prevent potential fire hazards". If that's not quite the style you envision for your outdoor space, B&M also sell a variety of budget friendly mirrors depending on the size and shape you are looking for. This includes their Door Effect Garden Mirror at £18, Coastal Paradise Square Garden Mirror at £10, and even the Wavy Mini Garden Wall Mirror at £2.
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Stunning £12 B&M décor buy helps make your garden look bigger – and it's £43 cheaper than a Dunelm version
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. It can be used in or outdoors GOLDEN GARDEN Stunning £12 B&M décor buy helps make your garden look bigger – and it's £43 cheaper than a Dunelm version Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) B&M has a cheap way you can elevate your garden with one simple addition to the garden. It is also a great piece of decor that is both useful and brings style to an outdoor space. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 B&M's cheap décor buy at £12 Credit: B&M 2 Dunelm's version of an outdoor arched mirror is £55 Credit: Dunelm The discount retailer, B&M, is selling its Arched Garden Mirror for just £12. As described, the item is a "great way to create the illusions of depth and open up your outdoors". Whilst commonly used to give internal spaces in the house the illusion of being bigger, designers have also just as effective in the garden. B&M is selling their arched garden mirror in white, which is similar to the one that can be bought from Dunelm for £43 more. Dunelm's Country Arched Window Indoor Outdoor Wall Mirror is priced at £55. Whilst slightly bigger at W 45cm x L 90cm, with the B&M mirror measuring 50cm x 70cm, the Dunelm version does retain its metal frame look. Customers have still be pleased with the product, with an overall rating of 4.7 stars. One commented with their five star review of the Dunelm outdoor mirror: "Really happy with my mirrors. "We bought three and hung them up on the terrace - amazing what a difference they make to the space." Another wrote: "Lovely mirrors making my garden look bigger with twice as many flowers." How to use ChatGPT for home & garden renovations without spending a penny - see how good it looks before you even start B&M has a variety of budget-friendly mirrors that can be used in an outdoor space, depending on the size and shape you are looking for. This includes their Door Effect Garden Mirror at £18, Coastal Paradise Square Garden Mirror at £10, and even the Wavy Mini Garden Wall Mirror at £2. Garden furniture manufacturers Sloane & Sons provide ideas for where to position garden mirrors to optimally improve outdoors spaces. They say ideal positions tend to be "against a surface facing inward, like a wall, fence or shed", which can help maximise the illusion of depth and space in a garden. On top of that, they advise to "steer clear of areas with direct sunlight to prevent potential fire hazards".
The Sun
02-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Stunning £12 B&M décor buy helps make your garden look bigger – and it's £43 cheaper than a Dunelm version
B&M has a cheap way you can elevate your garden with one simple addition to the garden. It is also a great piece of decor that is both useful and brings style to an outdoor space. 2 2 The discount retailer, B&M, is selling its Arched Garden Mirror for just £12. As described, the item is a "great way to create the illusions of depth and open up your outdoors". Whilst commonly used to give internal spaces in the house the illusion of being bigger, designers have also just as effective in the garden. B&M is selling their arched garden mirror in white, which is similar to the one that can be bought from Dunelm for £43 more. Dunelm's Country Arched Window Indoor Outdoor Wall Mirror is priced at £55. Whilst slightly bigger at W 45cm x L 90cm, with the B&M mirror measuring 50cm x 70cm, the Dunelm version does retain its metal frame look. Customers have still be pleased with the product, with an overall rating of 4.7 stars. One commented with their five star review of the Dunelm outdoor mirror: "Really happy with my mirrors. "We bought three and hung them up on the terrace - amazing what a difference they make to the space." Another wrote: "Lovely mirrors making my garden look bigger with twice as many flowers." How to use ChatGPT for home & garden renovations without spending a penny - see how good it looks before you even start B&M has a variety of budget-friendly mirrors that can be used in an outdoor space, depending on the size and shape you are looking for. This includes their Door Effect Garden Mirror at £18, Coastal Paradise Square Garden Mirror at £10, and even the Wavy Mini Garden Wall Mirror at £2. Garden furniture manufacturers Sloane & Sons provide ideas for where to position garden mirrors to optimally improve outdoors spaces. They say ideal positions tend to be "against a surface facing inward, like a wall, fence or shed", which can help maximise the illusion of depth and space in a garden. On top of that, they advise to "steer clear of areas with direct sunlight to prevent potential fire hazards". 8 must-have plants to brighten up your garden Nick Hamilton owner of Barnsdale Gardens has shared his favourite plants and flowers you should consider adding to your garden, borders and pots. Tricyrtis A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is 'as tough as old boots!'. Penstemon I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They'll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes. Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it's great asset is that it will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill - dry shade. Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant's interest period. Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem' If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers. Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange' A dwarf version of 'Midwinter Fire' the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days. Rosa 'Noisette Carnee' A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, 'noisette' flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November. Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel' I've never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade.
