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Creative outdoor design: indoors migrating outdoors

This ‘at a glance’ resource material provides a summary of the ways in which the indoors can be taken outdoors to create memorable and effective garden spaces and experiences. It outlines a number of key design features that create relaxing, welcoming outdoor environments.

How the hallmarks of indoors design are migrating out

Combine the freedom afforded by outdoor spaces with the comfort associated with indoors to create truly memorable garden experiences.

Take the kitchen outside

Everybody loves alfresco dining and contemporary design embraces this with the advent of the outdoor kitchen. + Barbecue + PIzza oven + Fire pit + Outdoor dining area

A personalised social space

Creating a space that enables happy times together is one of the greatest achievements of outdoor design. Here are some of the elements that go together to create relaxing, welcoming spaces.

Retractable roofs
Enable a space to quickly transform from private seclusion to open freedom.
Screens
Clever use of materials or plants as walls or screening can help to create privacy.
Fire pits
Fire pits can extend outdoor enjoyment late into the night and serve as a perfect focal point.
Water features
The sight and sound of flowing water creates a relaxing atmosphere for everybody present.
Swimming pool
Including a pool is an immediate win in any outdoor space. Creative methods now make it possible in even the smallest of spaces.