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Cottage delight

Cottage delight
Extend your living space by creating the perfect patio for relaxing and entertaining, taking inspiration from cottage gardens for maximum period charm

Outdoor spaces should be seen as an extension of our homes, so whether you are augmenting an existing patio or adding one from scratch, it is important to create a design that complements your property. Consider how you would like to utilise the space, as well as how your ideas will work with the design of your home and garden. The perennially loved cottage garden style is a look that translates to almost any house era, so use this as a source of inspiration to add charm to your patio area.

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