A sunken hot tub with a coastal view was one of the desired outcomes for this garden project. A change from windows to doors on a projecting bay window also allowed us to create a direct connection between the main living space and the back garden. Decking can be a great solution for linking areas set at different levels and … Read More
Shaded Courtyard
The high surrounding walls of this city courtyard garden create deep shade in all areas for a proportion of the day. Our clients had made a valiant attempt to grow a circular lawn but their efforts were rewarded with a thin and muddy patch! Our solution was to create a circular paved alternative, we selected a pale yellow limestone which … Read More
Treehouses
Treehouses are great fun to build with everyone involved sharing in the excitement surrounding the planning, dreaming and realising of these structures. Treehouses don’t necessarily need to rely on a tree for their main support, as this can be achieved through additional freestanding supports, however the feeling that you are suspended up in the tree canopy is the essential aim. … Read More
Courtyard Drive
This courtyard is tucked down a narrow lane in central Clifton behind tall wooden gates. It serves both as a courtyard and a driveway access to covered parking spaces beyond. The natural stone cobbles are laid in an intricate arrangement and fall to a central drain which was reclaimed from the original driveway. Reclaimed pennant stone cobbles form a threshold … Read More
Fountain Project
This impressive piece of architectural salvage was sourced by the project client from Ebay, would you believe! However the only trouble with buying one off pieces like this is they don’t tend to come with any instructions and assembling the elements required a good measure of patience. The fountain forms the centre piece for the installation and is surrounded by a ‘hoggin’ … Read More
Koi & Fish Ponds
“Every time I go outside I feel like I’m stepping out into a glossy magazine, it’s a dream come true. The brief for our project was really challenging both technically and in terms of integrating the proposal with the garden and architecture of the property. It was a lot to deliver, but Outerspace exceeded our expectations. Every morning I … Read More
Softwood Decks
Decking can have a very bad image, as most of us have experience the green, slimy and lethally slippery decks which result from poor construction and lack of maintenance. There’s no reason why a softwood deck cannot last a life time and look good all year round. For a softwood deck to be successful it ideally needs to be sited in a … Read More
Hardwood Decks
Hardwood decks can look stunning and more akin to the deck of yacht than the sodden and slimy image the word ‘deck’ can often conjure. Hardwood is more stable and less susceptible to swelling and shrinking than softwood, so gaps between boards can be narrower, making it a good choice for more demanding projects. Hardwood is a more expensive material … Read More
Millboard Composite Decks
Composite decking can reduce the need for such regular or stringent maintenance, without compromising the appearance of your deck. It’s great for more shaded spaces or areas that are constantly wet due to the proximity of pools, hot tubs or ponds. It’s also a good option for second homes or rented properties where regular maintenance can be more difficult. Some … Read More