I grew up in South Carolina, so I know summer heat. And since moving to London, I've learned how a heatwave can feel even more intense in a concrete city. All that to say, creating a design-forward backyard oasis is a must. While you might have the essentials (seating, lighting, etc.), there's one more out-of-the-box detail that will really set your garden above the rest: an elevated garden bar to serve chilled beverages to all your friends.
And no, I don't mean setting up a kitschy, tiki bar that's far too far away from its tropical island home. What I'm imagining is something like this folding wooden garden bar from Dunelm, which looks primed for a DIY and cleverly folds away when not in use. It has all the adaptability of an outdoor bar cart, but a more permanent look when set up and styled.
