Outdoor Eating/Entertaining Area

5 December, 2019

We're looking for a fix-up for this outdoor eating area that is budget friendly.

Currently has a central exposed aggregate concrete area that we use for seating and a side area the same with a horizontal slated trellis back. We were going to build an outdoor fireplace against the solid side fence, which we have concreted already, but looking to put the house on the market shortly and don't want to put this in now but currently use this area for our bbq's. This area is at the front of the house but private from the street. Main living areas of the house look into this outdoor space

Wondering how to fancy this up easily and cost effectively.

Thanks for any ideas

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OnePlan
Hi - you’ve popped up on the UK thread - but those lovely blue skies look to me like you are further away ??
Lots depend on budget - but if you treat yourselves to garden pieces that dress the area - but will go with you to your new home - that’s probably the best investment.
Be careful putting any heat generating items near to fences !!!!
5 December, 2019
vix76 thanked OnePlan
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Peter Reader Landscapes
Hiya.

My immediate impression is that it feels rather open and exposed. A bit like you would be sitting in the middle of a small car park. You need something to make it feel more intimate and softer. Thoughts would include:
- Some sort of quite open pergola or gazebo structure over/around the eating area. If this had climbers on it this would help too
- Some more structural planting/ specimen plants in and around the grass area. This would break it up a bit and make it feel less exposed
- Break up the expanses of fence with shrubs or climbers
- Use of planters for interest and attractive colour
- If you are thinking of putting a fire-pit in then think about how it flows with the rest of the garden, rather than just 'where there is a space'. If you are sitting around a fire pit it is good to have something to look at. Remember that a fire pit you can put a lid on, can also serve as a table at other times.
Have fun.
6 December, 2019
vix76 thanked Peter Reader Landscapes
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Outdoor Eating/Entertaining Area

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