Released On 15th Jun 2022

4 Types Of Outdoor Living Spaces You Can Enjoy This Summer

Outdoor living is amazing. Honestly, we couldn’t recommend it enough. And no, we aren’t talking about physically living outdoors with nothing but a tent to your name!

We mean turning the outdoor areas of your home into much more than a place to let grass grow or plant wildflowers. After all, when the weather is warm, you want to spend as much time in it as possible (especially if you’re in England, and warmth is rare). So to help you make the most of it, we have 4 kinds of outdoor living space you can create and enjoy this summer, and all year round.

Outdoor Kitchen

If you take every possible opportunity to get the grill going and have a barbeque (even if that means breaking out the umbrella as well), then you may want to look into building an outdoor kitchen. Whether that’s a full kitchen with decking, a simple sunroom or a canopy with an outdoor oven and bar – an outdoor kitchen can be a fantastic space. Perfect for anyone who wants to create a warm space for entertaining, and can be used well into the autumn with the simple addition of space heaters and fire pits. An outdoor kitchen can create a lot of interest and add value to your home, especially if it’s surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Lounge Areas

If cooking isn’t your thing, but you still want to enjoy the sunshine, then an outdoor lounge area may be more appealing. This really is as simple as it sounds – bring the comfort of your living room into the garden. You can do this in a basic way – get some outdoor sofas and a fire pit and arrange them around the pool – or you can go all in and custom-build a lounge area into your garden or decking. We’ve also seen some fantastic setups that include a full TV, integrated audio and mood lights, truly bringing the indoors out. These are typically more popular in country’s with higher base temperatures than the UK, but they can be a very modern and cosmopolitan addition to your garden if done properly. Great for relaxing and drinking in the sun.

Patio And Deck

If you’re a party person, then investing in a good patio or deck space is a great way to go. These don’t just have to be plain sheets of stone or wood – after all that doesn’t make much of a ‘space’, does it? Instead, think of integrating seating areas, bars, or even dance floors if you’re feeling creative. Patios and decks are a great way to make the most of your outdoor space, create new scenery for your entertaining and bring the comfort of the indoors into the beauty and freedom of the outdoors.

Twilight Gardens

For the more romantic hearts out there, you can use your outdoor space to create your ideal outdoor environment. Whether that’s a snuggly spot for a glass of wine, a secret garden full of wildflowers and places to relax, eat and drink, or a secluded garden clearing surrounded by twinkling lights. Your outdoor living space doesn’t have to be confined to just the patio – you can reach out and use your entire garden if you want to.

At CMA Garden Design we specialise in creating perfect outdoor living spaces for homeowners in the South. We don’t just sell out-of-the-box solutions - we listen to your ideas and create a perfect design to match, complete with 3D rendering. We can tailor every aspect of your design to suit your tastes and budget, so that you can enjoy outdoor living the way you want. If you would like to find out more, please just get in touch with us today.