- Garden & Outdoor
- Patio
Green Patio Ideas and Designs
nick smith
Will we be concerned with health and wellbeing?“I think the pace of modern life is having an effect on homeowners and, in turn, on design,” Olga says. “In an age where we’re being overloaded with information, people want their homes to be a retreat from the outside world. “We’re often asked to design using neutral colours and to create a relaxed look,” Olga continues. “Recently, for example, a client asked us to create a retreat from her hectic work life. She said all she wants at home is somewh - phillipcleere
One-point perspective (dating back to Renaissance design) was used to create a strong visual effect. The overlapping of "semi-transparent-shapes" in the form of Birch, Oak and Honey Locust trees, draws the onlooker's gaze up the garden (like a stage set - low in the foreground and "climbing - level by level") into the distance.
The dynamic use of water adds impact and dramatic perspective : The reflective pond, an impressive central element - cuts it's way through the levels of the garden, providing continuity, tranquility and calming sound. Water bubbles-up from its source at the highest level (midway in the garden) running "downstream" towards the main living area - the heart of the house, creating an air of serenity.
A sense of flow is achieved through the use of a sequence of cascades, utilising and enhancing the changes in level within the garden.
Photography : Steven Wooster
Mix of grass and hard standing area with water feature. The presence of mature trees sense of privacy - ainedel87
Chris Snook
flooring.pavegen panels giving off kinetic energy sounds great! love the round copper disc and gihure in the middle. Also garden seats beautiful shape. Kate Gould gold medal well deserved. - ruthmwalsh
Steve Wooster
hedges and nice trees with head height foliage but not thick trunks - glynisag
An elegant orangery designed with features that mirror those on the main house. The elegant room has a separate side entrance adjoining the home.
Patio doors - webuser_216692025
Ray Main
Terraced steps with lights - webuser_667425337