GARDEN DESIGN
of trees as dividers to add levels , height and structure , as well as partitions and screens . Furniture can also provide a fantastic means of creating a different feel in each area . For example , a smaller table , like the Oxenwood Aubrey Circular , instantly creates a peaceful pocket tucked away on a patio to enjoy coffee and croissants , whilst reading the newspaper on a Saturday morning . In contrast , the larger Hagen , provides the perfect setting for entertaining friends , hosting alfresco dinner parties and relaxing long after sundown . Time spent gathered around a garden dining table enjoying good food and drink while creating memories with others that can be treasured for years to
come requires a centrepiece of a table . Something durable and built to last a lifetime , and can even be passed down through families , taking the memories and tales with it . When choosing a spot for a terrace to home any garden furniture , you may also want to consider how you can make the space private . Firstly , choose somewhere that isn ’ t overlooked and is ideally set away from the house so it feels like a place to escape to . There ’ s something really special about walking through the garden to a terrace and adding a path that weaves between plantings and borders can instantly add a secret garden feel .
next level in barbecuing and alfresco dining . Again , consider placement when creating an outdoor kitchen – being the chef can often be a lonely business at gatherings having to tend to food while guests socialise . Placing an outdoor kitchen on a large terrace with enough space for a dining table too can overcome this . However , the key to a sociable outdoor kitchen is in the design . Oxenwood offers a bespoke design service meaning you can add fridges , extended worktops , sinks and pizza ovens making sure it is far more than just a grilling space , and instead becomes a place for guests to gather .
Outdoor kitchens have become very popular in recent years and are the www . oxenwood . co . uk
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