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4 Ways to Create a Multifunctional Garden
Need to carve out more space at home for work and relaxation? Consider these ways of maximising your outdoor plot
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Is your home bulging at the seams with make-shift office areas? Fed up of tripping over dumb bells that are cluttering your living room? It can be challenging finding extra space for all the new activities we’re doing at home these days, but with some thoughtful planning, a calm and orderly household can be restored.
The secret? Maximising your outdoor area by dividing it into four key zones that will add extra space for entertaining, exercising, working and relaxation, and in turn, solving a whole host of new lifestyle quandaries.
The secret? Maximising your outdoor area by dividing it into four key zones that will add extra space for entertaining, exercising, working and relaxation, and in turn, solving a whole host of new lifestyle quandaries.
The productivity zone
Dreaming of a peaceful working space away from the noise and bustle of the house? Then a practical garden office is your answer. Opt for a design that incorporates beautiful timber for a natural look, and your outdoor structure will blend in seamlessly with your garden.
Thermal insulation is also a key consideration when it comes to your design choice, so make sure you choose a structure that guarantees a warm and comfortable working environment all year round.
Bonus tip: Sustainably sourced and non-toxic, the low carbon impact of Accoya wood makes it an eco-friendly choice for any garden office.
Dreaming of a peaceful working space away from the noise and bustle of the house? Then a practical garden office is your answer. Opt for a design that incorporates beautiful timber for a natural look, and your outdoor structure will blend in seamlessly with your garden.
Thermal insulation is also a key consideration when it comes to your design choice, so make sure you choose a structure that guarantees a warm and comfortable working environment all year round.
Bonus tip: Sustainably sourced and non-toxic, the low carbon impact of Accoya wood makes it an eco-friendly choice for any garden office.
The entertaining zone
No matter what size of garden you have, with some clever planning you can utilise various areas of your outdoor space for different types of alfresco entertaining, freeing up more space inside. For example, a bench positioned to capture the morning sun is ideal for a start-the-day coffee, while a smart outdoor dining furniture set on a patio to catch the evening heat, will make a lovely spot for meals.
To ensure your outdoor furniture looks great year on year, choose designs in a durable material, such as Accoya timber, which is resistant to rotting, shrinking or swelling even in the harshest of climates. You also have the option of going for a natural finish to mirror the beauty of the great outdoors, or a colourful painted coating to suit your own individual garden style. Think traditional sage green for a cottage garden, or crisp white to create a bold contrast in a modern setting.
Bonus tip: To create privacy and partial shade, consider adding a smart pergola over your outdoor entertaining area. Then you can enhance it by hanging outdoor lights across it, training pretty climbers to grow up it, and paint it the same colour as your garden furniture for a harmonious feel.
No matter what size of garden you have, with some clever planning you can utilise various areas of your outdoor space for different types of alfresco entertaining, freeing up more space inside. For example, a bench positioned to capture the morning sun is ideal for a start-the-day coffee, while a smart outdoor dining furniture set on a patio to catch the evening heat, will make a lovely spot for meals.
To ensure your outdoor furniture looks great year on year, choose designs in a durable material, such as Accoya timber, which is resistant to rotting, shrinking or swelling even in the harshest of climates. You also have the option of going for a natural finish to mirror the beauty of the great outdoors, or a colourful painted coating to suit your own individual garden style. Think traditional sage green for a cottage garden, or crisp white to create a bold contrast in a modern setting.
Bonus tip: To create privacy and partial shade, consider adding a smart pergola over your outdoor entertaining area. Then you can enhance it by hanging outdoor lights across it, training pretty climbers to grow up it, and paint it the same colour as your garden furniture for a harmonious feel.
The wellbeing zone
If everyone is busy at home, working and entertaining, it can be challenging to find a restful space in which to enjoy some downtime, whether that’s practising some yoga or meditation, pursuing a hobby or craft, or simply escaping to a quiet area with a good book.
Imagine the tranquility of a beautiful summerhouse at the end of your garden away from it all? Opt for a contemporary design with stunning timber cladding, and not only will you create that essential extra space your family needs, but you’ll also have an architectural centrepiece in your garden.
Bonus tip: Low in maintenance and high in performance, Accoya timber is built to last, saving you time and money in the long run.
If everyone is busy at home, working and entertaining, it can be challenging to find a restful space in which to enjoy some downtime, whether that’s practising some yoga or meditation, pursuing a hobby or craft, or simply escaping to a quiet area with a good book.
Imagine the tranquility of a beautiful summerhouse at the end of your garden away from it all? Opt for a contemporary design with stunning timber cladding, and not only will you create that essential extra space your family needs, but you’ll also have an architectural centrepiece in your garden.
Bonus tip: Low in maintenance and high in performance, Accoya timber is built to last, saving you time and money in the long run.
The retreat zone
Conservatory design has come a long way from the cold, draughty and leaky models of the past, that were freezing in the winter and boiling in the summer. Now you can opt for an elegant timber-framed conservatory that will make the perfect light-filled extension to your home and solve that extra space conundrum.
Featuring outstanding thermal properties, Accoya timber-framed designs avoid unnecessary heat loss and sky-high energy bills, while still providing a warm and cosy setting that can be used by your family all year round.
Bonus tip: Whether you choose a painted coating or a stain, the natural beauty of an Accoya conservatory is durable, versatile and made to last a lifetime.
To find a supplier of Accoya timber near you, search here.
To discover more about Accoya, visit their Houzz profile here.
Conservatory design has come a long way from the cold, draughty and leaky models of the past, that were freezing in the winter and boiling in the summer. Now you can opt for an elegant timber-framed conservatory that will make the perfect light-filled extension to your home and solve that extra space conundrum.
Featuring outstanding thermal properties, Accoya timber-framed designs avoid unnecessary heat loss and sky-high energy bills, while still providing a warm and cosy setting that can be used by your family all year round.
Bonus tip: Whether you choose a painted coating or a stain, the natural beauty of an Accoya conservatory is durable, versatile and made to last a lifetime.
To find a supplier of Accoya timber near you, search here.
To discover more about Accoya, visit their Houzz profile here.
- This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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