Design Buy Build Issue 57 2022 | Page 59

LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS
ENGAGEMENT & PERSONALITY
A focal point is a great way to create engagement . A quirky water feature or large tree can add personality , while a statement bench can help define the purpose of the space .
Suited to both a classic or contemporary garden design , a structural feature such as a pergola not only provides instant shade and shelter , but also adds a strong and striking architectural element , effectively creating height and a ‘ frame ’ around a particular view . The addition of side screens , LED lighting and infra-red heating will allow you to make the most of your indoor / outdoor living space at all times of the day ( or night ) and in any weather .
As part of a recent project , Kate Marshall Garden Designs and Ashworth Landscapes installed the Deluxe version of the Caribbean Blinds Outdoor Living Pod™ within a residential property in Lower Holbrook , Suffolk .
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" Adding plants and materials through specific structural elements such as screens , frames or anchors will add colour and texture , resulting in a cohesive , harmonious effect throughout ."
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