BEYOND THE BACK DOOR – THE GARDEN EDITION. Creating Homes with Purpose and Personality BY LEA SLOANE, FOUNDER OF SLOANE INTERIORS
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BEYOND THE BACK DOOR – THE GARDEN EDITION. Creating Homes with Purpose and Personality BY LEA SLOANE, FOUNDER OF SLOANE INTERIORS
As we welcome August and make the most of the longer, warmer days, our attention naturally turns outdoors. Gardens are no longer simply spaces to admire from the kitchen window; they have become an extension of our homes. Whether it’ s a quiet morning coffee on the terrace, long lunches with family or evenings spent entertaining friends, outdoor living has become an essential part of how we enjoy our homes. blue liners of the past, creating pools that feel like a natural continuation of the surrounding terrace. When the same flooring flows from the kitchen, across the patio and right to the water’ s edge, the result is a beautifully cohesive outdoor room that feels effortlessly luxurious.
At Sloane Interiors, we believe great design should flow effortlessly from the inside out. The most beautiful homes create a seamless connection between interior and exterior spaces, using carefully selected materials, thoughtful planting and considered layouts that feel both timeless and inviting.
As with every project, it’ s the layering that makes the difference. Soft landscaping, oversized planters, architectural planting, ambient lighting and comfortable outdoor furniture all work together to create a space that invites you to slow down and spend more time outdoors. The garden becomes more than somewhere to sit on a sunny afternoon; it becomes another room of the home.
One of the biggest trends we’ re seeing this year is the rise of the tiled plunge pool. Once reserved for luxury hotels and Mediterranean villas, plunge pools are now becoming a realistic and desirable feature for UK gardens. Unlike traditional swimming pools, they require less space, are more energy efficient to heat and maintain, and create an architectural focal point that transforms even modest gardens into a private retreat.
What makes today’ s plunge pools so special is the attention to detail. Beautiful porcelain and handcrafted mosaic tiles are replacing the familiar
As we continue to embrace outdoor living, perhaps this is the perfect time to rethink how your garden works for you. Whether it’ s introducing a tiled plunge pool, creating a shaded dining area with a stunning parasol, or simply investing in better materials and planting, thoughtful design can completely transform the way you enjoy your home throughout the summer and beyond.
Based in the heart of Oxton, Sloane Interiors is an independent design studio with over ten years of experience, creating layered and lasting interiors where quiet luxury meets characterful design.
Sloane Interiors approach If you’ re feeling a little unsure where to begin, or perhaps your home isn’ t quite feeling how you’ d like it to, you’ re not alone. Sometimes all it takes is a fresh perspective. At Sloane Interiors, we work with clients across the Wirral to bring clarity, direction and a sense of calm— creating interiors that are timeless, layered and deeply personal, where every element feels considered, but never forced.
If you’ d like to explore your ideas further, you’ re always welcome to get in touch with Lea for an informal initial conversation, a relaxed starting point to see what might be possible.
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