Garden design - How can I make this layout more interesting?
mv5869
8 years ago
When we moved in my garden was massively overgrown. I've since pared it all right back, and now I want to relay the lawn and the patio.
I am happy to spend money on landscaping it, but am unsure what to do with the plot. It's around 70 feet long, and 30 wide, with a patio at each end.
I've put some pictures of how it is now:
And some ideas I sketched up. I need inspiration on the lawn and path. What would you do?
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Comments (12)Well nasmijati has much to offer. For my mind i would like to get an understanding of who you are before thinking too much ahead friendlykim. If we leave climate change, fire zones, function, ergonomics and sustainability to one side we might consider your childhood experiences, your passions, sufferings, do you like literature/ Japanese poetry? - will you have mist in the winter months? what music do you like? imagination as play in defining space, choreographing shade and light, will you have children to consider, would you consider a more elemental use of water for swimming and other opportunities in place of a lap pool? we could talk about art, what artists you love, insight beyond reason which comes through our relationship that your garden may feed your mind on a daily basis. Have you travelled? Does the north African civilization have anything to teach you for garden application? - what is your latitude? Has contemplation placed it's hand on your shoulder by this stage of your life? I should stop - for me it's not really about design, it's about the life of the mind and arousing latent, hidden aspects of who you are - your life narrative. This is how I would start making a garden for you and preferably over lunch - it is primarily about love in the end!...See MoreHow can I create a subtropical garden on this steep rock slope?
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Comments (10)And change the light . That room will always look 1970's until you change it IMO . The new layout looks approx 1831% better IMO haha . A big ( at least 1.2mtr long by 800 tall ) abstract picture in bright reds , oranges , yellows with a bit of green and charcoal would add some colour . So would a red rug . Yellow cushions . Some colour in other words . I've never done it , but possibly even look into dying the blinds -- a mid yellow or even a brown may lift the room , but be subtle enough to not overpower it ? If you want to go more into blue or green tones for the whole room , you probably could , but you'd need to get rid of the black couches ....See MoreHow can I improve my living room layout?
Comments (22)Sorry, I can't send photos at the moment as we are having our kitchen renovated and all the lounge furniture is stacked and covered. Our house was built in 1960 but everyone thinks it is a seventies house because it looks just like them. We have been progressively renovating and the kitchen is the last thing to do. We actually bought mid century modern style furniture from the Modern Furniture shop in New Farm/ Fortitude Valley in Brisbane, and a parker dining suite from an antique shop. (My partner hates clutter.) The area in our house that is the same as the one where you have your TV actually has had a set of internal stairs cut into it going down, and we have a piano in the remaining space with our buffet up against the balustrade. We did have our dining suite in the same space as you have yours, but it is an 8 seater, so we swapped the dining and lounge furniture and put our 2 seater sofa, 2 armchairs and oval glass coffee table against the wall opposite the kitchen. We use both more now because the dining space is bigger and the lounge space is cosy and inviting. We have a large area downstairs which we have turned into a combination mancave/TV area/ entertainment, casual dining and summer living space as the concrete floor keeps it cool and comfortable. What I love about a big space like this is that you can change it around if you find it's not working for you as it is, or if you just feel like a change. Having to keep to the TV points reduces that flexibility a bit, but maybe you could consider swapping around the dining area? It's just a matter of figuring out what works best for how you like to live, and trying out different configurations might help you do that....See More
mv5869
8 years agoThanks. I've gone off the idea of the long winding path. I think it would take too much space. This is my latest thoughts. Two round lawns that intersect, edged by little pavers, and with a path through the middle (which I'd probably add later).
Any thoughts? How can I improve this?
Thanks for any opinion. It really helps.- PRO
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8 years agoCircles and half circles add interest, as do corner arbours etc. You could also build brick or timber beds around the bottom of the trees on the right which will help disguise the difference in height of the fence to the ground.
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7 years ago
Curves are a great way of adding interest into a space. Your garden reminds me of this garden before it was landscaped... our customers were over the moon with this design and now that all the plants have matured it looks even better! Feel free to look through our website for ideas... www.leicestershiregardendesign.co.uk
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