1998 - the bradstone garden for living

The concept of creating an “outdoor room” has become one of the most popular trends in garden design in recent times. Bradstone has developed materials such as Old Town Paving and Tile Paving, which are suitable for both laying inside and out, helping to link the conservatory or kitchen with the garden to create an illusion of space.

 

The principles of interior design can work equally well in the garden; highlighting existing features (an old tree or a favourite garden bench), adding interest (steps, a raised planter or a circular patio) and incorporating practical features (a play area, barbecue or pathways). Continuing the colour theme of interior décor to the planting outside and adding ambience with scent (fragrant plants and herbs), gentle sounds (a water feature or wind chimes) and even soft lighting will help to create a real sense of an extended living room.

 

The “outdoor room” of the Bradstone Garden for Living is literally brought inside with a Bradstone Old Town Circle, which extends into the sunroom via patio doors. The first floor veranda is perfect for a relaxing weekend breakfast and, close to the house for easy summer entertaining, a sheltered terrace of Bradstone Tile paving is enclosed by Bradstone Madoc Walling. The colour and form of the planting throughout the garden complements the décor of the sunroom which contains pots of the same plant genera.

 

Old Town Paving and Circle, Grey-Green

Tile Paving, Mellow Terracotta

Madoc Walling, Weathered Cotswold

Milldale Walling, Weathered Cotswold

Decorative Aggregates, Weathered Red

Rough Dressed walling in the Southwold shade and Conservation roofing, both from Bradstone Structural