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The attitude to gardens remains unchanged – city dwellers treat it as another room in the house, with summer kitchens, innovative lighting, comfortable furniture and decorative finishes. Other trends are noted from Rosie Caley from OLBC. She says, “Hot tubs are now out due to the cost of running them but ‘in’ are garden cooking devices from Green Eggs to pizza ovens and entire outdoor kitchens and bars to entertain friends and family again.” On a planet-friendly note, Lucy Campbell from Neal’s Nurseries adds: “People should start to think about drought-resistant planting.” You heard it here first
1. Whether you’re inside looking out, or enjoying the garden at dusk, investing in a well-designed lighting scheme is well worth it – Harrington Porter. Joanne Kossak Photography.
2. Combine fixed and moveable seating for a versatile set up – Harrington Porter. Joanne Kossak Photography.
3. This floral display creates a dramatic focal point to the built-in garden kitchen – Monche. Assen Emilov Photography.
4. Invest in garden paving to maximise year-round use – Blue Team.
5. Outdoor rugs are a fun way to add some pattern and create an indoor/outdoor feel – Emily Rennie.
6. In a permanent built-in seating area, create atmosphere with lighting above and below – Harrington Porter. Joanne Kossak Photography.
7. You can work around basement skylights with clever decking and planting – Mascot. Photography @82mm.
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