Landscape & Urban Design Issue 37 2019 | Page 41

Madera Antigua in Oak. Priced from £68m 2 1. Always keep your objectives in mind 3. Choosing materials When planning your patio, are you When you stay focused on exactly opting for porcelain, natural stone why you’ve given yourself the or concrete? Each material will help green light on your project, you’ll create a completely different look, be able to stay on track and keep so research the advantages they a tighter rein on your budget. It each have and decide which suits sometimes helps to put together a your home and lifestyle best. If you basic drawing of what you’re hoping were thinking of timber decking, to create so you can share your why not opt for Bradstone’s Madera vision with your installer or paving Antigua paving which looks sleeker supplier. and doesn’t come with the required 2. Patio positioning and privacy Think about where the sun is at maintenance of wood. they will ensure all groundwork and building regulations are covered. 5. Set a budget Set a limit of what you’re prepared to spend and stick to it. But don’t forget to factor in the cost of a professional installer if you’re going to be using one. It’s worth remembering that only 20% of the total project cost is spent on product, as this avoids any surprises further down the line. 4. Don’t forget the technical bits different times of the day in your It’s easy to get carried away with garden and whether there’s any the aesthetics of the garden, view you want to be able to enjoy. however if you are installing a patio It’s also important to check whether yourself, take some time to consider the furniture you want fits in the access to your property, trees and area with plenty of room to walk drainage. The advantages of using around. a Bradstone Assured installer is For more information on Bradstone’s paving collection, please visit www.bradstone.com