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STEVE ’ S GARDEN OFFICE
The BBC 1 stated that 87 % of businesses in the UK have adapted to hybrid working . Inspired by the ‘ new normal ’ of home and flexible working , many Brits are looking at ways to expand their homes and create unique and functional outdoor working spaces .
Key trends
The pandemic drove homeowners to reevaluate their homes and existing space , many viewing gardens as a genuine extension of the home and making outdoor living a reality . In 2020 , Brits spent more than £ 16 billion 2 renovating their outdoor areas . Two years on , many homeowners now depend on these outdoor areas to provide additional living space , a peaceful escape , and a connection to the outdoors that their homes might otherwise lack .
Outdoor living
Outdoor living is a key trend for 2022 and research has shown that the inside-outside trend has featured in 11 % of the top images under the # gardeninspiration hashtag in the last 12 months .
Outdoor living not only creates unique and beautiful spaces but effectively allows homeowners to increase their existing space as they bring the inside out . The garden should feel like an extension of the home and naturally progress into the other , with interior and exterior decor working together in harmony .
Traditionally designers viewed the garden and home as separate , over the past years the value of outdoor spaces has increased and it has become much more important that the garden is treated like any living space . Research has shown that many people are using outdoor spaces for restoration of the body and mind 3 and to create a more tranquil living space .
Graphic designer Steven Haygarth shares his transformed south-facing garden , which he has turned into a home-working haven . The beautiful
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