Decking in new house
James
9 years ago
Me and my girlfriend have just got our new house, previous owner has decked the whole garden and we need some help to make it more green?
Any help would be much appreciated.
( Sorry If I posted this twice)
Any help would be much appreciated.
( Sorry If I posted this twice)
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James
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9 years agowe are in now, haven't done the garden yet but thought I'd show the living room to allthat that helped us so far ( only room finished so far!)
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9 years agoI don't see why you couldn't introduce a section of artificial turf through the existing deck (a little like we have done in the attached example). Artificial turf is a fantastic material and when used like this it forms a feature around which we set the patio furniture.
Large bold planters could be introduced down one side see www.designscapeuk.com for an interesting range of styles and colours. Combined with LED spotlights retro fitted into the surface in an interesting pattern this would start to develop the space.
There is also the possibility to create planting holes within the deck into which trees could be set - probably on a simple grid and uplit.
Above all keep it simple and the space will become interesting and designed.
christa1990
9 years agoJames
9 years agorichardedd
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9 years agothinking to use corner garden sofa to make use of the space?!
I might be getting carried away but I really want to get a fire pit table, any suggestions?!
richardedd
9 years agoTry planikafires.Com for some modern outdoor fires ideas or if you want blow your budget amazing try harry Leenders outdoor fireplace. Otherwise alfresco. Co. UK have a good value range.
James
9 years agotaken a while so I'm sure this thread is dead now but this is progress with the garden! Looking much better than the dead wood, built a small section of grass for our new pet Reggie (who I included a picture of also as he is the best bit of our new house!)
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