Since the pandemic, remote working has become a popular working alternative which has allowed a lot of us to spend a lot more time at home than in previous years.
With gardens being the ultimate social spaces for quality time with your loved ones, they are also wonderful areas to work or to even enjoy a spot of quiet time. A key element and extension of your home, we want to show you how a touch of masterly landscape design can allow you to enjoy your outdoor spaces all year round, no matter the weather or the season.
On slightly chillier days we have a natural tendency to migrate indoors. But, with a helping hand of landscape design your garden can be transformed into a versatile haven for you to immerse yourself in during all seasons. So, come with us as we share a handful of features that can be effortlessly installed within your garden, allowing you to enjoy your outdoors areas all year round.
Landscaping & Living
Eager to head out into the garden but the uncertain weather conditions are swaying you to stay inside? Well what if we told you that you can enjoy your outdoor spaces no matter the forecast! Why not transform an area of your garden into a cosy paradise, perfect for the colder months? Picture yourself snuggling up next to a glowing fire pit whilst reclining back, catching up with loved ones in a deluxe outdoor seating area.
And the weather no longer needs to disrupt your comfort as we install coverings and roofs over outdoor seating areas, so rain can no longer infiltrate or interrupt your plans.
Adding pathways, that are cognisant of the surroundings and the desired mood, using wooden sleepers, natural stone, and surprisingly visually effective gravels lessen the instances of muddy boots churning up the lawn or entering the house. They can also be used to direct the gaze towards a particular view or garden feature or build anticipation as they draw you enticingly towards a hidden surprise.
Lighting is an important element of your seasonal hideout. Including modern motion-sensitive lighting in your garden’s hardscaping plans means you can extend your outdoor time into the evenings, whilst minimising unnecessary energy consumption and the impact of artificial lighting on wildlife.
Our outdoor living designers are also getting busy at this time of year, adding handpicked furnishings and accessories to make for snug spaces.
Collections of lanterns emphasise the cosy outdoor atmosphere. Ropes of fairy lights across coverings create a dreamy nighttime ambience. Throws and blankets also provide authentic accessories that complete your outdoor space, creating an idyllic garden hideout.
Staggering Soft Landscaping
Spring and summer allow for our colourful flowers to flourish, but the changing of the seasons doesn’t mean that your garden can’t stay a vibrant vision. Planting schemes enable your garden to be radiant all year round.
Evergreens and berry bushes are the ultimate examples of plants that will create a scene within your garden through all seasons. Punctuating the burgeoning blooms of spring and summer, whilst also providing natural architecture, dotted with colour, and interesting forms to delight through autumn and winter.
Once the winter has passed, spring flowers such as muscari, narcissi and iris reticulata will alter the appearance of your winter wonderland and transform it into a striking spring vision of bliss.
Welcome to The Games Room
Need a break from the screen? How about an outdoor games room?
Pool tables, football tables, and many more games can be brought within this space to create the ultimate amusement room.
Rustically chic wooden cabins with large vista windows or even an entirely glass room. Or, for the really innovative, a clear dome, will all give the feeling of being outdoors, surrounded by nature, even when you’re completely ensconced from the elements. An extra aesthetically pleasing place for the whole family’s entertainment.
Dreaming up adventurous garden plans? We’d love to hear all about them. Get in touch today to find out how we can help transform your outdoor space.
