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.
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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.
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