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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Ruth Doherty

How to Give Your New Backyard 'Instant History' – 6 Ideas to Transform Your Patio into an English Countryside Escape

Courtyard with antique vintage outdoor dining table .

Just as we inject character into our interior design by layering decor with vintage pieces, we can use the same technique to create an inviting, lived-in feel in our gardens and outdoor spaces.

You don’t have to own a manor house – or have the budget to go with it – to create the sense that your backyard has a history and a story to tell, even if it’s brand new. There are a number of vintage pieces you can introduce outdoors that will make your backyard look like an English manor.

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