Colin and Justin: The great outdoors made greater

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Properly planned, your backyard can become your ‘well-being’ destination

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With travel plans, for some, undermined, many Canadians are staying put, and looking to the garden in an attempt to harness the spirit of escape.

Accordingly, outdoor space is now viewed as more than simply that little spot of terrain beyond the back door. Properly planned, it can become a ‘well-being’ destination; a spa like sanctuary in which to discharge the stresses of the current climate.

This in mind, herewith a health kick of aspirational items to indulge your terrace, balcony or backyard: if you’d like to morph yours into a staycation destination, its ‘assets’ should be amplified to accord it five-star designation.

Sweat it out

Saunas are known for their ability to promote relaxation and reduce stress, with regular use improving circulation and detoxification.

Be inspired by Finland – where saunas are part of the culture – and use yours to pursue a detail of health (and happiness) giving benefits.

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Saunas also help relax muscles (and are said to relieve pain) making them beneficial for athletes and those with joint issues.

And let’s not forget the incredible smell of red cedar – the ideal component in the perfect sauna.  Scope a range of reliable, Canadian made products at leisurecraft.com and prepare to turn up the heat.

Sound travels

Take brilliant sound everywhere courtesy of the compact Sonos Roam. Stream music with WiFi at home, or listen on the go with Bluetooth.

Thanks to smart capabilities such as premium waterproofing, durable design, all-day battery life and a flawless listening experience, your soundtrack can enjoy up to ten hours of continuous playback on a single charge. Available in either Lunar White or Shadow Black. sonos.com

Private eyes

Come on: spread eagled in the garden, applying layer upon layer of Piz Buin, you want to be assured that sightlines – to your glistening corporal form – are restricted, n’est ce pas?

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Create immediate privacy – whilst baffling unwelcome breezes – with a Sunwall system by Sunspace Sunrooms.

Not only will the set up help you establish a tranquil oasis, it also looks fantastic, and will allow you to delineate and enhance your outdoor space’s overall aesthetic. sunspacesunrooms.com

Indoor style, outdoors

Mimicking interior design outdoors is a key trend for 2025, so the prospect of design-rich, garden compatible, sculptural lighting is a no brainer.

The weatherproof collection at Casa Di Luce references the lines of upper echelon European interior lighting, but, due to innovative construction, UV stabilized paint and polarized plug, they’re happily at home outside.

Prices start at $384 for a modest floor lamp and go up to nearly $6000 for more extravagant inventory.  Switch on a raft of illuminating ideas at casadiluce.ca

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Fire your imagination

As the sun descends and temperatures dip, the time is right to tap into your primal urges and gather around flickering flames. If your campfire, however, is the ‘pits’ (for all the wrong reasons) it’s time to get your groove on with the Deco Fire Bowl by Henrik Pedersen from Design Within Reach.

The impressive, powder coated steel unit is held aloft on splayed legs for added ceremony. More info at dwr.com

The soothing sound of water

Water features add a tranquil dimension to the great outdoors, but the Scupper by Solus goes a step further by serving up a side order of beauty.

Available in ten hand cast colours – with an attendant choice of brass, stainless steel or copper water channel, aka, the scupper – these clean-lined, self-contained units make it easy to integrate flowing water to reap the rewards of a gentler existence. solusdecor.com

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Create a style storm

Candle lanterns don’t just look pretty; they also minimize frustrating blow-out. Position a row along an exterior dining table, or use, in isolation, atop an occasional table to create soothing pools of flickering light redolent of your favourite health spa.

The hand blown Anwar range at CB2 is particularly lovely.  We’re smitten: more at www.cb2.ca 

Stresses of the world as they currently are, a little effort in your outdoor quarters could attract a welcome spot of zen, right now. We all want to ‘get away’, don’t we?

Watch for Colin and Justin on City-tv’s Breakfast Television and Colin and Justin’s Sub- Zero Reno on Paramount Plus TV. Find the Colin and Justin Home Collection in stores across Canada. Visit
www.colinandjustin.tv.

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