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THE SUMMERHOUSE

Whether used as a place to daydream, come together as a family or relax with friends, a summerhouse is the perfect addition for laid-back summer living. Simply wander across the lawn, throw open the doors and soak up that get-away-from-it-all feeling of an inviting home-from-home.

With so many handsome designs and tactile materials to choose from – such as Stan Fairbrother’s elegant Dalton summerhouse clad in Red Western cedar with a charming shingle roof, or The Snug from Julian Christian with its timber balustrading and tiered thatched roof – making an informed decision can, at first, feel a little daunting. But with careful research and some thoughtful consideration about position, function and aesthetics, it is perfectly possible to devise a solution that will meet all the family’s requirements.

Choose a spot where the summerhouse will receive the evening sun for a truly magical setting, or perhaps a corner where the view is prettiest. This information is essential when deciding on how to orientate any garden building and for