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As the early May Bank Holiday approaches, it's the perfect moment to shake off the last traces of winter and breathe fresh life into your outdoor space. Whether your garden has become a little tired over the colder months or you're simply craving a change, endless garden makeover ideas can transform even the smallest patch of green into a place you love to spend time in. With a little creativity and the right additions, this long weekend could see the start-or the finish-of some fantastic garden projects.
From creating cosy corners to designing stylish outdoor rooms, early May is the ideal time to embark on a garden project. The warmer days and lighter evenings give you the perfect conditions to get stuck in, while the natural surge in spring growth ensures any changes you make will quickly flourish. Whether you're seeking a space to relax, entertain, or nurture nature, these ideas and featured products from elbec garden buildings will help you craft a garden ready to enjoy all summer.
Create a Garden Seating Area: Comfort and Style Combined
A dedicated seating area turns your garden into a true outdoor living space. Whether it's a sunny spot for reading, a shaded corner for relaxing, or a social hub for gatherings, investing in the right structures makes all the difference.
Forest Lyon Garden Arbour
The Forest Lyon Garden Arbour perfectly blends beauty, comfort, and practicality. With its charming diamond trellis sides and back, this arbour invites climbing plants to create a lush, leafy canopy over time, while the solid construction provides a sheltered, intimate spot to unwind.
Beneath the seat, a cleverly integrated storage box keeps cushions, throws, and garden accessories neatly tucked away, ensuring your space remains clutter-free. Manufactured from pressure-treated timber and protected against fungal decay and insect attack, the Lyon Arbour requires no further treatment-although it can be easily personalised with paint or stain to match your garden's style.
Robust, inviting, and easy to assemble, the Forest Lyon Garden Arbour is an effortless way to introduce character and comfort to your garden project.
Forest Kuba Curved Wooden Garden Bench
The Forest Kuba Curved Wooden Garden Bench offers a striking solution if you're seeking a modern twist on traditional seating. With its sculptural arched legs and gracefully curved seat, this bench combines sophisticated design with superb comfort.
Seating up to three people, the gentle curve of the slatted backrest naturally supports the body for relaxed, ergonomic comfort. Smooth-planed timber ensures a splinter-free finish, while the pressure-treated, sustainably sourced wood provides outstanding durability, backed by a 15-year Anti-Rot Guarantee.
Perfect for placing under a tree, against a garden wall, or as a standalone feature, the Kuba Bench turns any part of the garden into a welcoming retreat. Supplied flat-packed for easy assembly, it's a lasting investment in style and substance.
Maximising Corners: Create a Relaxing Retreat
Unused corners are often overlooked, yet they offer tremendous potential. Rather than leaving them as awkward dead spaces, why not turn them into your garden's most inviting features?
7 x 7 Shire Hampton Premium Corner Summerhouse
If you're looking for a feature that combines style, comfort, and practicality, the 7 x 7 (2.05m x 2.05m) Shire Hampton Premium Corner Summerhouse is a stunning choice. Crafted to maximise the use of challenging spaces, this beautifully designed summerhouse fits snugly into corners while providing a bright, airy indoor space.
Its joinery-quality glazed double doors and two opening windows flood the space with natural light, while its criss-cross styling adds a touch of timeless charm. Built from high-grade, slow-grown tongue-and-groove timber, it's a structure designed for longevity, strength, and resistance to the elements. The solid tongue-and-groove floor and roof, robust framework, and pre-treated honey-brown finish mean you're investing in a building built to last.
Perfect for morning coffee, evening wine, or simply enjoying a little shelter on cooler evenings, the Hampton Premium Summerhouse is an effortless way to add elegance and functionality to any garden.
11 x 7 Mercia Corner Summerhouse with Side Shed
The 11 x 7 (3.22m x 1.98m) Mercia Corner Summerhouse with Side Shed is the perfect solution for anyone looking to enjoy their garden while keeping it tidy and organised. Designed to fit snugly into any 90-degree corner, this versatile building offers a spacious, light-filled summerhouse for relaxing alongside a generously sized shed for practical storage.
Constructed from robust 12mm tongue-and-groove cladding supported by heavy-duty framing, it provides impressive durability against the elements. The full-length double doors and side windows, glazed with safe, shatterproof styrene, flood the interior with natural light, creating a wonderfully open and inviting feel.
Secure and lockable, the summerhouse and shed areas offer peace of mind for storing tools, furniture, or garden accessories. Whether you use it as an alfresco dining room, a creative studio, or a quiet garden escape, the Mercia Corner Summerhouse is a smart, space-saving addition to any garden project.
Stylish Seating: A Social Spot for Summer
Good seating transforms gardens from simple outdoor areas into true living spaces. Investing in quality, comfortable seating creates a welcoming hub for family and friends to gather.
Rowlinson Pemberley Corner Arbour Seat - Pressure Treated
Designed with beauty and practicality in mind, the Rowlinson Pemberley Corner Arbour Seat is a stylish structure that sits neatly in any corner. The open pergola roof and diamond lattice sides invite light and climbing plants in equal measure, while the natural timber finish radiates a classic garden charm.
This arbour seat, pressure-treated for rot resistance and built with sustainably sourced timber, offers long-term peace of mind. The ergonomic backrests comfortably seat up to four people, and a thoughtfully integrated table makes it the perfect setting for lazy summer afternoons or evening gatherings.
Whether you leave it natural or personalise it with a lick of paint, the Pemberley Corner Arbour is a versatile and elegant addition to any garden project.
Defining Spaces: Structures That Shape Your Garden
Dividing your garden cleverly can create the illusion of more space, add depth, and define distinct areas for various activities.
5'11 x 2' Forest Grey Painted Lattice Trellis - Pressure Treated
For a subtle yet striking way to structure your garden, look no further than the 5'11 x 2' Forest Grey Painted Lattice Trellis. Its anthracite grey finish brings a contemporary edge, while the traditional diamond design remains timeless.
The pressure-treated, framed timber ensures durability, while the open design encourages climbing plants to flourish. Whether used as a screen for added privacy, an accent to break up fencing, or a backdrop for seating areas, this trellis provides a flexible and attractive solution for all garden projects.
Thanks to its modular design, multiple panels can be paired to create dramatic green walls, elegant zoning, or simply an eye-catching feature that evolves with the seasons.
9 x 9 Forest Premium Radial Wooden Garden Corner Pergola
The 9 x 9 (2.75m x 2.75m) Forest Premium Radial Wooden Garden Corner Pergola is an architectural statement that transforms corners into captivating garden features. With its sweeping radial design and strong horizontal rafters, it invites you to train climbing plants across its beams, gradually building a lush, natural canopy that changes with the seasons.
Built from robust, pressure-treated timber and backed by a 15-year Anti-Rot Guarantee, the Premium Radial Pergola is as durable as it is beautiful. Its modular design allows you to combine multiple pergolas into semicircular or full-circle arrangements, offering endless creative potential for larger garden projects.
Anchored firmly into the ground for weather resistance and delivered flat-packed for easy self-assembly, this pergola is a superb choice for anyone looking to introduce elegance, structure, and natural charm to their outdoor living space.
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Versatile Garden Rooms: Light-Filled Spaces for Work or Play
Whether you dream of a peaceful retreat, a creative studio, or a beautiful relaxing space, a garden room offers endless possibilities.
10G x 13 Shire Emneth Pent Log Cabin in 19mm Logs
The 10G x 13 (2.99m x 3.99m) Shire Emneth Pent Log Cabin offers a serene escape crafted with care and environmental responsibility. Made from premium, slow-grown spruce logs with advanced interlocking corner joints, it delivers stability, strength, and a refined appearance.
Full-length acrylic windows and fully glazed double doors flood the interior with light, creating an inviting, tranquil haven ideal for use as a garden office, for hobbies, or leisure. Customisable window positioning during assembly ensures the cabin fits your space perfectly, while lockable doors offer security and peace of mind. With optional assembly available, creating your dream retreat couldn't be simpler.
14 x 6 Mercia Maine Summerhouse with Side Shed
If you're looking for an elegant garden building offering practical storage, the 14 x 6 (4.17m x 2.33m) Mercia Maine Summerhouse with Side Shed is an outstanding choice.
With fully glazed French doors and full-length fixed windows in safe, shatterproof styrene, the Maine Summerhouse offers a bright, welcoming interior perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The adjoining side shed provides discreet, secure storage space with double doors for easy access. Smooth-planed timber adds to its contemporary style, while the pent roof ensures efficient rainwater run-off. It's a smart, stylish solution for those who want it all in one beautiful building.
Growing Potential: Spaces for Plant Lovers
A garden makeover isn't complete without considering how you'll grow and nurture your plants. Raised beds are a brilliant way to offer easier access, better soil control, and striking visual appeal.
Forest Deep Root Planter - Pressure Treated - 6ft Long
The Forest Deep Root Planter - Pressure Treated - 6ft Long is a robust and practical choice for gardeners who want to give their plants the room they need to thrive. With a generous 350-litre capacity, it's ideal for deep-rooted vegetables, herbs, and flowering plants that would struggle in more shallow containers.
Raised off the ground for ease of access and improved protection against pests, this planter is also part of Forest's Accessible Gardening range, designed to be more user-friendly for wheelchair users and those who prefer not to kneel or stoop. Crafted from pressure-treated, sustainably sourced timber and backed by a 15-year Anti-Rot Guarantee, it offers excellent durability, even through harsh British winters.
Whether you're creating a productive kitchen garden or adding vibrant colour to a patio, the Deep Root Planter combines lasting quality with practical design.
Create Natural Pathways: A Garden Entrance with Elegance
A charming garden entrance sets the tone for your entire outdoor space. Whether framing a path, connecting different zones, or creating a beautiful focal point, an arch can add instant impact.
Forest Whitby Arch - Pressure Treated
Inspired by the iconic whalebone arch of Whitby's seafront, the Forest Whitby Arch brings sculptural elegance to any garden. Its sweeping, curved lines and thick-section rails make it a striking standalone feature or a perfect support for climbing plants like roses or wisteria.
Crafted from smooth-planed, pressure-treated timber, the garden arch is designed to withstand the elements and comes with a 15-year Anti-Rot Guarantee. Standing over 2.5 metres tall, it can be sunk into the ground for added stability without losing its commanding presence.
Whether framing a pathway, marking an entrance, or serving as a dramatic centrepiece, the Whitby Arch adds structure and style to your garden project.
Start Your Garden Makeover This May Bank Holiday
This early May Bank Holiday is the ideal opportunity to explore new garden makeover ideas and tackle exciting garden projects that will bring fresh energy to your outdoor space. Whether it's adding garden structures, landscaping, garden benches, or decking, elbec garden buildings have everything you need to start and complete your perfect garden project. If you are seeking further inspiration, check out our top offers from popular brands such as Shire, Forest, and Mercia.
Do you need advice or help choosing the right option for your space? Telephone 0115 965 9900 or contact us-our team is here to help you transform your garden into the sanctuary you've been dreaming of.
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Posted by Marilyn Elliott
30th April 2025
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