COMFORT ZONE
Devise a versatile outdoor space by borrowing the ‘open-plan living’ concept from interior design. Here, a series of interconnecting spaces comprises separate sitting and dining areas, linked by the outdoor kitchen.
SLOW COOKING
Pizza ovens are a fabulous indulgence to enjoy in a garden – they gather people together like no other feature and extend the use of outdoor spaces into the cooler months. Options include traditional brick and clay, or a steel off-the-shelf version, as here.
GREEN WALLS
Make use of foliage plants to create privacy around your outdoor zones. You don’t need to enclose the area fully – decide which views you want to obscure (like the neighbour’s windows) and use taller evergreen species as living screens. Think viburnums, lilly pillies or marvellous
