in this instance we opted for
artificial due to maintenance
and all year round look.
The next step was to design
the entertaining and seating
area, the position for this
was for the west facing side
for late sun away from the
passing pedestrians and cars
on the roadside. Two areas
were devised, one for lounging
and one for upright seating
and these combined with
raised planters comprised
the construction on the large
porcelain patio. The seating
sizes were considered with
the number of people in mind
and seating style was chosen
to allow movement and flow
around the area.
Along with a decking strip
running in line with one corner
of the extension to frame the
patio I chose this matching
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