Staycation: The H&M buys you need for your outdoor space this summer

Summer is finally here, and much as it will no doubt be a bit of a different one, it doesn't mean we can't make it an absolutely lovely one too.

For most of us, this summer will be one spent close to home. There might be day trips or a sneaky night away here and there, but, for most part, we'll all be turning our homes into the perfect staycation spots – and that goes for our outdoor space as much as our indoor space. To really maximise the season, why not transform your patio into an extra living room? We are obsessed with the latest collection at H&M Home – making over your outdoor space one gorgeous buy at a time. Leave the doors wide open! Design details made of natural materials and styled with green plates link the dining table with the summer outside. Tip: Serve your sweets on wooden serving plates, and style your outdoor furniture with lots and lots of cushions for that cosy summer feeling. What will we picking up for sure? Well, these 10 pieces for definite: 1. Mango wood cake stand Now that you have basically become a pastry chef with all that lockdown baking you've been doing... €19.99 2. Washed linen cushion cover Linen will make any outdoor space look more chic. €9.99 3. Rattan hanging basket Brighten up every corner with some green plants. €14.99 4. Large oval serving dish Ideal for summer salads. €22.99 5. Round meranti wood side table Because we all need somewhere to put our glass of Aperol Spritz down. €99.99 6. Fringed fleece blanket For those evenings that can get a little chilly... €22.99 7. Patterned cushion cover Love the pattern and chic monochrome colour palette. €4.99 8. Large green glass vase Decorate with large branches for that Mediterranean boutique hotel vibe. €22.99 9. Metal serving trolley How amazing is this?! Whether you use it to wheel out BBQ supplies or as an outdoor bar cart, we'd argue every garden NEEDS one of these this summer. €149 10. Deep ceramic plate I love the colour of this – it reminds me of the beach, and I can't wait to use it to serve fruit platters or slices of freshly cut watermelon. €12.99