![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/im-an-interior-designer-six-things-id-never-put-on-my-patio-theyre-a-total-waste-of-cash/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GettyImages-900119530.jpg&description=LAWN AND ORDER I'm an interior designer – six things I'd never put on my patio, they're a total waste of cash WITH the recent warm weather, you may be tempted to decorate your garden and buy some new items for your patio. But before you get carried away, an interior designer has revealed the items they would never buy as they are a 'waste' of money. 5 Black, metal furniture can look sleek but gets very hot in the sun Credit: Getty Speaking to Insider, Tyka Pryde Edwards wrote: 'Your outdoor space should be an extension of your personality and a place to unwind, not a battleground of regrettable design choices. 'As an interior designer, there are a few things I'd never spend money on for an outdoor space when I'm creating a spot that's easy on the eyes.' Here are six things you should avoid wasting your cash on… 1. Black furniture While black furniture can look chic and sleek, Tyka said you may regret forking out for an outdoor set in the dark colour. They explained: 'Black-top metal dining tables often turn into a hotplate on a scorching summer day. Remember, you're here to enjoy a meal, not cook your forearms.' Instead, opt for a lighter colour or a different material. 2. Plastic furniture A plastic table and chairs set may seem like an appealing option if you are on a budget, but can be 'too good to be true', according to Tyka. This is because they get damaged more easily, meaning you may have to buy a new set every few years. This can be due to the sun scorching holes in the material, or them getting snapped or ruined. 3. Inflatable hot tubs If you are desperate for a hot tub in your garden, an inflatable version can be a more affordable alternative. However, the interior designer advised against them. They said the blow-up tubs don't have the same insulation and heat retention, meaning you may use more energy keeping it at a desired temperature. Tyka said the 'long-term durability' isn't there with the inflatable tubs, and come with a 'side of troubleshooting".){kind=link}
WITH the recent warm weather, you may be tempted to decorate your garden and buy some new items for your patio.
But before you get carried away, an interior designer has revealed the items they would never buy as they are a “waste” of money.
Speaking to Insider, Tyka Pryde Edwards wrote: “Your outdoor space should be an extension of your personality and a place to unwind, not a battleground of regrettable design choices.
“As an interior designer, there are a few things I’d never spend money on for an outdoor space when I’m creating a spot that’s easy on the eyes.”
Here are six things you should avoid wasting your cash on…