Summer Beckons – Bold & Beautiful

STEP INTO A NEW SEASON & ELEVATE YOUR GARDEN IN STYLE.

Swimming pool in the back garden, surrounded by decking and trees.

With spring and summer fast approaching our focus turns to long warm days spent outside with family and friends. Here we share ways to elevate your garden, maximising your garden into one – that you love to come home to.

White roses and other plants in an urn

Have you have been struggling to know what to do with your outdoor space and every year it never feels right? Unsure perhaps on the best ways to invest in your garden and unlock its potential.

Let us guide you with some inspiration.

ROOM WITH A VIEW

Focus on zones and layout of your garden – whether you love to entertain, cook, play, exercise or simply love relaxing in a dreamy garden; its important that it functions and flows from the start. Create key seating areas nestled within your space to enjoy during different times of the day- the early cup of coffee, lounging by the pool after a dip or an evening glass of wine in the squishiest of sofas. When these areas look inviting we are drawn to them making your garden a true extension of your home.

Make these seating spaces to enjoy large planters so you are up close and personal to the planting whilst enjoying time outside.

Seating surrounded by plants with coral-coloured cushions

DESIGN INSPIRATION:
Layering your garden with family spaces, and private retreats will add value to your lifestyle. Zoning creates a natural flowing garden ensuring there are areas designed specifically for your individual needs.

PLANT PERFECTION

Crafting an extraordinary border will transform any garden.


Do you prefer a soft traditional look -full of fragrant flowers or do you like a structured formal approach? These choices impact hugely on the look and feel of your garden; ideally complimenting the architecture of your home. A long season of interest can be made by careful selection and layering of flowering plants to create real impact.

Discovering the right plants for the right place, means your garden will thrive and flourish for years to come.

Obelisk Border

DESIGN INSPIRATION:
Focus on fragrance -it can transport us abroad or bring back memories of people and places. Imagine sumptuous jasmine filling a warm summer evening, brushing against aromatic lavender or rosemary; bringing you closer to nature.

INSIDE OUTSIDE

Reflecting your interiors outside creates a cohesive look.

Merging materials, colours and textures creates a considered approach. Furniture selection, lighting and including unique focal points allows your individuality to shine. Key views out from within your house should make your heart sing 365 days a year, elevating and enjoying the changing seasons.

Water Feature

DESIGN INSPIRATION :
Treat your outdoor space as you would your interiors with stylish furniture, water features, sculpture and subtle lighting will bring it to life.

AN ULTIMATE DESTINATION

Imagine a garden that feels truly yours, that you love spending time in.

Whether through a dedicated outdoor kitchen, shaded dining areas under a pergola, imaginative play areas, the perfect tree, private sanctuaries for reflection or spacious terraces, these elements enhance your outdoor living.

Exceptional garden design ensures your outdoor space looks stunning but also meets your wishlist of lifestyle needs.

Wisteria climbing the wall and a tulip border.

Ready to finally love your garden?

Speak to Outside Design about luxury garden design in Hampshire and let’s create an outdoor space that feels as good as it looks.

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Outside Design, Garden Designers in Hampshire, Nicola Baily Gibson and Viv Seccombe

Nicola Baily Gibson & Viv Seccombe

Outside Design is a garden design studio in Hampshire, UK that creates gardens with a full design and build service for homeowners.

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