Landscape & Urban Design Issue 32 2018 | Page 44

EMBRACE THE OUTDOORS AND LIVE THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Even with the unpredictable British and garden area, you will create an weather to contend with, the use of uninterrupted flow as visual breaks the garden as an outdoor retreat is are eliminated. rising in popularity. Homeowners   are seeking extra living space in For a comfortable and inviting the form of alfresco dining and alfresco dining experience, you cooking, forging less of a divide need to first ensure that your patio between inside and outside – is ready to host, and porcelain with the kitchen area flowing paving is the ideal choice. Whilst seamlessly into the garden. this material is more commonly found within the house, introducing Bi-folding or sliding glass doors this texture to the outdoor living are a great way to achieve a area will bring with it a welcoming continuous pathway through to the and familiar feel, along with an garden, but by installing matching array of benefits. flooring throughout the kitchen 44