the room outside
For most of us, our gardens are places of retreat — somewhere we can go when we want to relax. But outdoors is also where we head when we want to entertain, which is why we need our outdoor living spaces to be inviting, practical, versatile and trans-seasonal, all in equal measure. Get the balance right and you’ll have an outdoor living zone that will quickly become your family’s new social hub, and add value to your property if the time comes to sell.
At the heart of many alfresco living spaces is a structure of some kind. It might be a vine-clad pergola, modern poolside cabana, rustic hut, charming gazebo or custom-built outdoor room. Of course, socialising and relaxing are not the only things we like to do in our gardens. As each year passes we’re seeing more backyard offices and studios (for yoga or whatever takes your fancy) and as for the garden shed, that’s always been a staple but today’s offerings are much more sophisticated.
Big or small, grand or modest … there is a lot that goes into the planning, construction
