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Having a hot tub in your garden is the ultimate luxury. Imagine being able to enjoy your very own spa session after a long day at work, where you can feel the stress of the day melt away as you soak in the warm bubbly water (glass of wine recommended but not compulsory!). The hot tub is the first component, but choosing the perfect decking setup is the finishing touch. The right hot tub decking ideas will not only make it easier to get in and out of your hot tub, it’ll also add to the aesthetic, creating a relaxing wooden sanctuary in the heart of your garden.
Before installing your decking, think about the best place for it – do you want it in a sunny spot or do you want to make good use of that shaded corner that nobody ever sits in? Consider the view from the tub, accessibility and how it’ll work with the rest of your garden for the perfect balance of practicality and style.
Here are 10 hot tub decking ideas to inspire your pool surround and to help you make that all-important decision work for your garden idea.
Image credit: Future PLC/ Douglas Gibb
Adding a hot tub and new decking to your garden shouldn’t mean you have to sacrifice what’s already there. Build your hot tub decking idea around existing trees, bushes and plants so that they can continue to grow where they are. This will give your hot tub surround a tropical feel, with greenery galore!
Add a selection of jute pouffes to complement the natural aesthetic, for you to lounge on after a dreamy soak in the tub.
Image credit: Future PLC/ Douglas Gibb
Hot tubs don’t necessarily need to be in sunny spots, so why not deck the part of your garden that doesn’t get much sun? Turn that wasted corner into one of the most popular areas of the garden and save the suntraps for sunbathing!
Building a raised deck creates a feature of the hot tub.Installing wooden stepping stone garden path idea adds a graceful, fairytale-inspired approach.
Image credit: Future PLC/ Claire Lloyd Davies
This garden has gone fully Scandinavian, with the same pale wood with a natural finish used for the decking, the fence and to adorn the hot tub. The result is a chic, rustic and natural looking space that screams wellness.
Install an outdoor shower to complete this oasis, with bamboo plants and linen towels for the ultimate spa-like feel.
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A wooden bench surrounding your hot tub not only makes getting in and out of the tub that bit easier, it also creates space for you to lounge between soaks.
In this stunning Scandinavian garden, a hexagonal wooden bench has been built on top of the decking, around the hot tub, along with subtle and stylish fencing for privacy and to create a secluded zone. A round woven rug, lanterns and neutral-toned cushions complete the look.
Image credit: The Hot Tub and Swim Spa Company
Add an air of anticipation as you and your guests ascend to the hot tub, with steps cleverly built into the decking. In this garden, the steps have been built as part of a neat square-shaped decking in the corner of the garden. With trees providing shade and a comfortable seating area just next door, this is the ideal setup for entertaining! Did someone say barbecue?!
Image credit: The Hot Tub and Swim Spa Company
After a busy day – especially if you’re working from home – a change of scenery is just what the doctor ordered. Creating a special zone in your garden with tiered hot tub decking, a statement gazebo and a TV to catch up with your favourite shows will give you somewhere to escape to as you relax and unwind. We love the variety of golden shades used to stain the wood in this decking.
Image credit: Lay-Z-Spa
Your garden might not have quite the same views as can be seen here, with an outlook across a lake and into forests beyond, but no matter what you’re working with, try to position your hot tub for optimum views.
Before installing your hot tub decking, think about your options and take the time to experiment with what the view would be from each area. Consider adding extra plants, garden mirror ideas, trellises, water features or garden sculptures to make the view from your hot tub as inspiring as possible.
Image credit: Lay-Z-Spa
Nothing says summer party like a hot tub in the garden. Except perhaps a swimming pool AND hot tub! The dark, grey-tinged shade of wood used for the hot tub decking is reflected in the colour of the sun loungers and other garden furniture, with white cushions added for a sophisticated garden setup that would fit right in at a spa hotel.
The finishing touch? A garden bar area for mixing up your favourite cocktails. Hostess with the mostess status coming right up!
Image credit: The Hot Tub and Swim Spa Company
Strictly speaking, the hot tub is sat on the patio rather than the decking in this garden, but we couldn’t resist including this idea given that it ticks so many boxes! Tiered decking complete with sun loungers? Check. A lounging area with an electric fireplace and TV? Check. A pergola for added shade? Check. Curtains for a splash of colour as well as privacy when desired? Check? The list goes on, but we’ll leave it there for now.
Image credit: The Hot Tub and Swim Spa Company
Give your garden the all-American feel with hot tub decking surrounded by a white picket fence. By sinking your hot tub to deck height and leaving a gap in the fence where the hot tub sits, you’ll also create the feeling of an infinity pool in your very own garden! Add a lounger, a parasol and a jug of homemade ice tea and that’s your weekend sorted.
‘Yes you can,’ say the experts at The Hot Tub and Swim Spa Company, ‘however it is very important to ensure that the decking has been properly reinforced in order to take both the weight of the hot tub and the weight of the water. Please ensure that you get professional advice before you place a hot tub on existing decking. A reputable company will ensure a site survey is carried out before your hot tub installation takes place.’
‘Putting a hot tub on decking is a fantastic way to raise the hot tub off the ground and prevent some of that heat loss that happens when a hot tub is placed on a cold hard surface,’ say the experts at Lay-Z-Spa.
‘Ensure you allow enough space for the hot tub, cover and steps if you choose to have some,’ says the team at The Hot Tub and Swim Spa Company. ‘Allow for plenty of space around the hot tub for you to step out and onto a secure footing. Often our clients will leave 5-10cm on three sides plus enough space on the fourth side for steps.’
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Homeowners in the South West are being warned to look out for Japanese knotweed after the first shoots of 2022 were spotted in Plymouth. The invasive plant has emerged on the banks of the river Plym two weeks earlier than last year.
As we head into spring, we’re out in the garden more often, bringing garden ideas to life. Keep an eye out for this nightmare plant.
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‘Homeowners across Devon and Cornwall should be vigilant for the distinctive red or purple spear-like shoots emerging in their gardens or near their homes over the next few weeks,’ says Emily Grant, Environet’s Regional Director for the South West. ‘Those who discover Japanese knotweed on their land should seek professional advice.
She says a professional treatment plant is the best way to go. This will ‘prevent knotweed from causing damage to property, preserve the value of your home, and protect yourself from the threat of litigation from neighbours if it’s allowed to spread.’
Emily comments that just a few years ago, it was totally unheard of for Japanese knotweed shoots to emerge in February or March. ‘Unfortunately, this now seems to be the norm.’
She says that the warmer climate in the South West certainly helps Japanese knotweed along, with the UK’s first shoots spotted in Plymouth for the second year in a row.
Image credit: Environet UK
Japanese knotweed is the most invasive plant species in the UK. The first sighting of it this year shows the plant has already begun its spring growth season, after hibernating through winter.
In previous years, it was first spotted at the end of March and in early April. Possibly due to climate change, it’s now appearing earlier.
Typically, it begins to emerge when ground temperatures reach 4 degrees Celsius. A red or purple shoot like the one above can grow rapidly.
Image credit: Environet UK
It can transform into a 3 metre-high bamboo-like stem in three months. Japanese knotweed grows flat, heart-shaped leaves and blooms with white flowers in late summer.
If you spot something that looks like Japanese knotweed, you can email a photo to [email protected]. Environet will identify it for you for free. The rapidly growing plant is often mistaken for bindweed, Russian vine and lilac. Better to be safe than sorry.
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Put simply, makeup organisers are a genius addition to any cosmetic collection, big or small: imagine knowing exactly where all your beauty products are in one glance, instead of rummaging through makeup bags until you eventually tip them upside down and empty all the contents in frustration. Already, getting ready in the morning is quicker and less messy. Plus, displaying our makeup in neatly organised rows can add a lot of visual appeal to your dressing table.
When it comes to organising our makeup, it can often feel difficult to know where to start. Despite renewed efforts towards minimalism, our collection just seems to keep on growing, and frankly, there aren’t enough toiletry bags in the house to keep up with it. Enter these genius makeup organisers to provide a practical but pleasing solution. They can transform a scattered collection into tranquil rows of beautiful makeup products which you’ll gaze at with pride every morning.
We’ve rounded up our top picks so that you’re bound to find a storage solution that suits you perfectly, whether you’re after a no-fuss drawer organiser to keep things neat and tidy but out of sight, or want to go all out and organise your makeup in the most extravagant way possible (and by the way, we wouldn’t blame you). Our makeup costs money, and so does our time when we’re getting ready in the morning, so it’s important to organise our collection in a way that will benefit us the most, and as always, grab a few extra points for style along the way.
1. H&M Clear glass make-up organiser: £17.99 at H&M
Chic, stylish, and pretty, this glass and gold frame makeup organiser from H&M would be a centrepiece on any vanity unit. The sloping design means you can place smaller products like lipsticks towards the front, and store brushes in the taller compartments at the back. You can use this to organise your makeup into a really satisfying display that you’ll only be too proud to show off on your Instagram.
2. Readaeer Makeup Organiser Storage with LED Mirror: £45.99 at Amazon
This is one that you can’t help but gasp a little when you see it. This beauty is fitted with an LED mirror on top which you can adjust to the perfect angle as you do your makeup and boasts three drawers and a see-through cabinet for storage. The cabinet can hold your larger cosmetics, and the doors have been fastened with lipstick holders and hooks so you can even hang your jewellery in there. We’re sold.
3. GODMORGON Mini chest with 2 drawers: £10 at IKEA
These drawers are an ideal option if you’re looking to store your makeup in one place and have easy access to it whenever you need. They’re on the smaller side, which is great if you’re looking to declutter your beauty collection, and the three compartments can still provide a good amount of organisation.
4. Joseph Joseph Makeup Caddy: £18 at John Lewis & Partners
We love this makeup caddy because it’s a neat little fixture that will keep your makeup collection nicely organised while adding a touch of style to your home. There are deep and shallow compartments to store a variety of items, and a magnetic drawer ideal for keeping makeup sponges in, which are often guilty of rolling off into the unknown.
5. Vocole Desktop Acrylic Makeup Organise: £16.99 at Amazon
Your makeup has never looked so pretty in this multi-compartment organiser, complete with two drawers and seven sections to boot. The layout of this one is satisfying yet elegant, and you can use it to arrange all your beauty products in a way that is both easy to manage and pleasing to the eye. Great for keeping larger toiletries and skincare bottles in too.
6. ELOKI 360 Degree Rotating Makeup Organiser: £20.99 at Amazon
Use this rotating makeup holder for easy access to all your products by simply spinning it around like you would a jewellery stand in your favourite shop. It’s also space-savvy, as the tiered design means it can hold a lot of products without taking up too much counter space. The acrylic material is also sturdy enough to hold those heavier bottles, so if you want to keep your perfume and cosmetics all in one place, look no further.
7. Argos Home Set of 6 Clear Drawer Organiser: £14 at Argos
Keep these plastic organisers inside your drawer to compartmentalise your makeup into orderly sections. Separate your brushes from your eyeshadows and your mascara from your foundation with the differently sized trays, so that when you open your makeup drawer you’ll pat yourself on the back for being so organised.
8. Livingandhome Makeup Storage Organiser With Lid Display Case: £35.88 at The Range
If you’re proud of your cosmetic collection and want to show it off, this display case will do just that. Not only is it going to organise your makeup into drawers, but you can also place your finer products on the display shelf, for an aesthetic arrangement and easy access to them. There is a pale pink option as well as the teal, and with the gold handles and feet, it would make a fine addition to any home.
9. Sorbus Cosmetic Makeup and Jewellery Storage Case Display: £45.54 at Amazon
No makeup collection is too big for our last pick, this stunning bronze glow display case from Sorbus. With 16 slots, three large drawers and four small, you can store all the makeup you own in one place, and maintain a good overview of where everything is. We think this would look great on a vanity unit or in the bathroom, and would inspire some serious cosmetic envy from your friends.
If you’re still searching for your perfect makeup organiser, don’t give up. There are plenty more to browse through on the sites below.
There are lots of makeup organisers out there, so there are a few things we recommend you keep in mind whilst looking.
Firstly, consider the size of your makeup collection. If you’re currently using multiple storage options to keep it in, you probably need to opt for an organiser with several compartments or tiers to be able to keep everything together.
Have a think about where you want to keep your makeup, so you can decide on a style that best suits your room. Or if you’d rather keep your cosmetics out of sight, have a look at drawer organisers.
Before all of that though, we recommend going through your makeup and having a declutter – there’s no point adding expired bottles of foundation to your new organiser.
You can find plenty more clever bedroom storage ideas up our sleeve. Whether for holding and organising your makeup, your shoe collection, the abundance of books that you own or even for random knick-knacks, we’ve got a solution.
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