GARDEN DESIGN an outdoor dining area will have to cope with wind , rain , hail , sleet and snow , as well as temperatures of up to 35 ° C or more in the summer . It ’ s something that has to be factored in when planning an outdoor entertaining space .
“ Choose your materials wisely with the British weather in mind . Here at Chartfield , we opted for hardwearing materials to withstand the colder winter months . The polished concrete in the outdoor kitchen area , for example , is particularly hardy .” Jack Simpson , Managing Director , Nomad Developments
Maintenance is another factor to consider carefully . One of the wonderful things about cooking and eating outside is how close to nature you can be while you do it . At Chartfield House and at Nomad Developments ’ two new homes at Richmond Riverside , where the rear gardens back on to their own private mooring on the Thames , the emphasis is on easy-to-maintain setups that look superb year-round . That means touches such as artificial grass and low-maintenance shrubs and trees . The result is an urban garden that is packed with greenery but that is also easy to care for .
Finally , when it comes to preparing for getting the best out of BBQ season , there are practical matters to consider . Storage is critical , as Nomad ’ s Jack Simpson points out :
“ You don ’ t want to be running back and forth to the house for essential items , so ensuring adequate storage for crockery , cutlery , food and drink is key .” Jack Simpson , Managing Director , Nomad Developments
For more information , please visit www . nomaddevelopments . com or call 020 3488 7202 .
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