What does your "garden room" look like? Is it where you want it to be? I have one space remaining that is shameful.......will make a great "before" and "after" if I ever finish it! But that's another story........, let's explore the anatomy of creating a great space you want to linger in and look out at
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First, determine where. I know that sounds too simplistic, it can be adjacent to your home
Within the garden........or both!
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Next determine the style, be it classic
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Clean lined
Be it rustic.
Let's get out of the way my standard mantra......."blend everything, down to accessories, to complement the architectural style of your home"
Let's get out of the way my standard mantra......."blend everything, down to accessories, to complement the architectural style of your home"
How about your color choices?
Bold and dramatic? Take note how this color way is enhanced with coordinating flowers, a nice touch.
Use the same principles you would employ for the interiors; think of the floor, in this case pea gravel, the ceiling (pergola?) furniture, lighting, to accessories.......
Decking still remains a great choice and as in this example it can be more than just a deck attached to your home
How about combining materials, in this instance bluestone and brick?
How's this for a great ceiling?
The caption under this image said "get creative with painter's tarps!" Sure looks like linen to me though painter tarps could be great
Sailcloth perhaps?
The endless furniture possibilities could include built-ins
Or if your tastes goes toward a more formal tone. Isn't it amazing the types of outdoor furniture available to us these days?!
Ever classic wicker
And versatile iron
We are forever being asked "what to do with the grill?" Reminds me of the days of armoires while trying to hide the tv's. I really liked this idea above; attractive, affordable and functional
But I really like this idea........
Fireplace's remain very popular
As do fire pits. More and more clients are requesting fire pits not only for intimate conversations, and entertaining but to keep teenagers and their friends at "their" home. Brilliant don't you think?
Is a water feature a possibility? Fountains in particular muffle extraneous noise while offering soothing sounds
Even as simple as a birdbath
To a pool
Is a water feature a possibility? Fountains in particular muffle extraneous noise while offering soothing sounds
As the main components come together the real fun begins with the accessorizing. A great start are your container choices, be it window boxes
Or window boxes and planter boxes
Concentrate on their style and complimentary color choices. Another bit I employ is to stop inside an interior room that looks onto your garden spaces, do your color choices mirror those in the interior? Is it complimentary to sit indoors and look outside without glaringly opposing color choices?
Lighting? As an integral component of your landscape
The romance of candlelight..........
An artistic approach
Lighting? As an integral component of your landscape
Consoles, plaques, mirrors, statuary, all play a part in pulling together the complete package. This is where you can interject your personality
Tina? Does this not have your name all over it?
Enjoy..............
Need assistance with stylizing your outdoor rooms? Finding sources? Either in person or via a web design, I would love to work with you!
Just a few spaces left! email me for info
debra@scentimentalgardens.com
Wishing you a wonderful week!
Debra
Need assistance with stylizing your outdoor rooms? Finding sources? Either in person or via a web design, I would love to work with you!
debra@scentimentalgardens.com
Wishing you a wonderful week!
Debra
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