Chichester and Arundel Lifestyle May - Jun 2021
Summer is nearly upon us, so we have a bounty of great features, including lots of inspiration for the garden, fabulous recipes and a competition page with over £1500 worth of prizes to be won!
Summer is nearly upon us, so we have a bounty of great features, including lots of inspiration for the garden, fabulous recipes and a competition page with over £1500 worth of prizes to be won!
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KEEP THE COLOUR PALETTE<br />
SIMPLE<br />
Two or three colours in varying shades,<br />
together with green, will be less visually<br />
cluttered than a jelly-bean-like explosion.<br />
CREATE A SENSE OF ORDER<br />
Clean lines bring an orderly feel to the<br />
garden. A clear rectilinear design can<br />
define spaces, while flowing organic<br />
curves can be used to soften awkward<br />
angles.<br />
Image from Colin Poole<br />
CREATE SECTIONS<br />
This garden has three sections, all with<br />
clear individual purposes – making<br />
the space feel bigger because of the<br />
multifunctional uses. The top level<br />
features a patio, which is bathed in<br />
morning sunshine. A central seating area<br />
made for socialising <strong>and</strong> the bottom<br />
deck houses a water feature. Then there’s<br />
the homeowner’s ‘she shed’.<br />
USE THE DIAGONAL AXIS<br />
A typical new build garden is often wide<br />
but shallow. Looking straight across the<br />
back garden therefore emphasises the<br />
shortest dimension. Alter the perspective<br />
by turning the patio, planting beds, <strong>and</strong><br />
sight lines 45-degrees to line up with the<br />
diagonal axis, creating the illusion of a<br />
much larger space.<br />
LOOK FOR COMPACT PLANTS<br />
Choose plants that won’t overwhelm<br />
the ground plane, but don’t be afraid to<br />
include moderate sized or columnar trees<br />
to achieve the appropriate scale.<br />
Image from Moda<br />
Furnishings<br />
SOCIABLE<br />
SEATING<br />
Image from Dobbies<br />
Corner sofas are a great addition to the garden,<br />
extending the feel of living space outside. We<br />
love options with room to lounge, but also those<br />
with interchangeable tables which allow for<br />
dining, making the space more versatile. Opt for<br />
neutral colours <strong>and</strong> style with cushions so you<br />
can freshen up the look any time.<br />
To increase the usability of the space through<br />
the year <strong>and</strong> intothe cooler evenings, some<br />
element of heating is wise. We love the options<br />
from Moda Furnishings, which have either gas<br />
fireplaces within the table, or the pure theatre<br />
of an inset grill <strong>and</strong> corresponding ice bucket<br />
for drinks - you need never leave the table!<br />
Patio heaters have also come a long way in<br />
design <strong>and</strong> functionality.<br />
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