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From neon lights to fire pits, get your garden looking just like the Love Island villa on a budget

IF you are glued to Love Island and fantasise about living in your own swanky villa, it may be easier than you think to make this a reality.

From neon lights to fire pits, you can get your garden and home looking ready for cracking on with a summer soiree.

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Do you want to replicate the Love Island villa in your home on a budget?
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Do you want to replicate the Love Island villa in your home on a budget?Credit: ITV

Thankfully, you don’t need to break the bank and have £50,000 in prize money to achieve the look.

It seems like the villa look is all the rage this year, as found Google searches for “neon lighting” shot up by 1,566 per cent following the first episode of Love Island.

Here is the ultimate guide to making your pad into a Love Island haven (antics optional).

Neon Lighting

The Love Island villa has numerous neon signs adding a splash of colour
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The Love Island villa has numerous neon signs adding a splash of colourCredit: Eroteme
Add a splash of neon to your home with this rainbow sign
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Add a splash of neon to your home with this rainbow signCredit: Asda
  • Rainbow neon sign, £10 from Tesco -

A Love Island themed garden isn’t complete without neon lighting. 

These can be hand bent to a custom design, so all you need to do is think of your favourite phrase or any shape you fancy and get ordering.

To achieve the look on a budget, has a rainbow-shape neon sign for just £10.

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Fire pit

The iconic fire pit is where much of the drama takes place - and you can take your garden up a notch with an affordable replica
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The iconic fire pit is where much of the drama takes place - and you can take your garden up a notch with an affordable replicaCredit: ITV
Rekindle your love with your other half in front of your own replica fire pit
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Rekindle your love with your other half in front of your own replica fire pitCredit: Argos
  • Square fire put, £25 from Argos -

For the ultimate socialising space (hopefully without the dumpings!), why not add raised wooden seating to your back garden.

If there is space, a fire pit will really be the cherry on top - and has one for just £25.

You can also treat yourself to some water-resistant cushions - like these from - too for added comfort!

Pergola style decking

Transform your garden with a pergola or wooden decking
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Transform your garden with a pergola or wooden deckingCredit: Eroteme

Perfect for stringing your lights along, completely transform your garden or backyard with Pergola style decking. 

Pergolas are fully customisable to your style and can be done on a budget.

Whether you’re after a large area for entertaining or just a small bar area for you and your other half, the options are endless. 

Fairy lights

This year’s villa looks better than ever, thanks to the string of lights that help keep the drama lasting throughout the night
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This year’s villa looks better than ever, thanks to the string of lights that help keep the drama lasting throughout the nightCredit: Eroteme
Pick up your own string of lights and transform your garden from under ten pounds from shops such as B&M
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Pick up your own string of lights and transform your garden from under ten pounds from shops such as B&M
  • Fairy lights, £8 from B&M -

Who says the action has to end as the sun goes down?

Enjoy the warmer evenings outside with your “salty” other half, with these solar bulb string lights from B&M that costfor a 10-pack of bulbs.

Bean bags

Many people are 'pulled for a chat' on the villa's bean bags
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Many people are 'pulled for a chat' on the villa's bean bagsCredit: Eroteme
Crack on while sitting on your own colourful bean bags at home
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Crack on while sitting on your own colourful bean bags at homeCredit: Argos
  • Colour bean bags, £30 from Argos - buy now

The housemates are able to stretch out in the sun by the pool and discuss any muggy actions on large bean bags.

And there is no reason why you can't get a piece of the action, and make your back garden as extra as theirs is.

does a range of beanbags that come in multiple colours from blue, pink and green, and cost £30. 

Bright cushions

Many deep chats happen on the garden beds - and the cushions add a splash of colour to the drama
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Many deep chats happen on the garden beds - and the cushions add a splash of colour to the dramaCredit: Eroteme
Give your pad a new lease of life thanks to these colourful cushions
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Give your pad a new lease of life thanks to these colourful cushionsCredit: George
  • Yellow cushion, £5 from Asda - buy now

The islanders love nothing more than enjoying the sun on the outside loungers - while discussing the latest muggy action by their fellow housemates.

And the comfortable area has been given splashes of colour this year, with the addition of numerous large cushions that you can find on a budget back home.

is currently stocking a range of colourful options that retail for just £5 or £7.

Water bottles

The Islanders are rarely seen without their personalised water bottles - and you can get your own through the app
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The Islanders are rarely seen without their personalised water bottles - and you can get your own through the appCredit: Eroteme

The Love Island water bottles have become pretty iconic over the series and fans have been eyeing up the bottles since the show started.

But it seems that the endless Google searches for a similar vessel are no longer necessary – as fans can now get their hands on the exact item.

Potential bottle-buyers will have to download the Love Island app to be able to purchase the customised container.

The monogrammed goods can be yours for £20 and are the perfect summer accessory.

Loungers

There are numerous loungers dotted in the outside area for the contestants - from single beds to double options for snuggling couples
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There are numerous loungers dotted in the outside area for the contestants - from single beds to double options for snuggling couplesCredit: ITV
Soak up the sun like an Islander with this Argos offering
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Soak up the sun like an Islander with this Argos offeringCredit: Argos
  • Rattan effect sun lounger, £140 from Argos -

Where else to spend the day catching up with the night before’s gossip, than on a large bed lounger in the sun?

Pick up your own garden bed to make the most of the weather this summer, with this from Argos, which retails for £140.

The bed can be used as a double lounger, two side by side loungers or even as a three-person sofa depending on your garden space.

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