Hello dear forum,
my name is Alex and after quietly following the discussions for some time, I have finally decided to register here. Since my single-family house is already in the shell phase and we plan to move in on April 1, 2020, we are currently thinking about a practical and stylish design for the outdoor area...
our main concern is the positioning of the terrace, which should face more towards the main garden instead of the direction shown in the plan.
The next question is how large the terrace should be. There should also be enough space later for a pool.
Since the house already has clear, simple lines, I want the garden design to be a bit more daring. That means that more playful shapes and softer forms could be integrated here. So far, we have not been satisfied with the proposals from the local landscape designers.
I would really appreciate your tips and suggestions.
Best regards
Alex
my name is Alex and after quietly following the discussions for some time, I have finally decided to register here. Since my single-family house is already in the shell phase and we plan to move in on April 1, 2020, we are currently thinking about a practical and stylish design for the outdoor area...
our main concern is the positioning of the terrace, which should face more towards the main garden instead of the direction shown in the plan.
The next question is how large the terrace should be. There should also be enough space later for a pool.
Since the house already has clear, simple lines, I want the garden design to be a bit more daring. That means that more playful shapes and softer forms could be integrated here. So far, we have not been satisfied with the proposals from the local landscape designers.
I would really appreciate your tips and suggestions.
Best regards
Alex
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Alessandro12 Mar 2020 11:27Hi,
sorry that I haven’t responded to your questions earlier.
The reason was a really great meeting with a landscape gardener who had some excellent ideas.
I especially like the staggered terrace!
sorry that I haven’t responded to your questions earlier.
The reason was a really great meeting with a landscape gardener who had some excellent ideas.
I especially like the staggered terrace!
Where has the pool gone? Even if it is planned for later, it should already be taken into account because of all the necessary utility connections. Or is it going to be a natural swimming pond instead (which I would personally prefer)?
I don’t like a terrace like the one shown here. It feels too exposed. I prefer something cozier, like a surrounding wall or a niche. I find that more comfortable than sitting out in the open. Sure, it always looks stylish, but in most areas it’s rarely windless. In our location, the wind usually comes from the west, so I try to have some kind of windbreak. I don’t know how it is here, but one thing is certain: as soon as there’s a bit of wind, you have no protection and won’t want to sit there anymore.
I don’t like a terrace like the one shown here. It feels too exposed. I prefer something cozier, like a surrounding wall or a niche. I find that more comfortable than sitting out in the open. Sure, it always looks stylish, but in most areas it’s rarely windless. In our location, the wind usually comes from the west, so I try to have some kind of windbreak. I don’t know how it is here, but one thing is certain: as soon as there’s a bit of wind, you have no protection and won’t want to sit there anymore.
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Alessandro12 Mar 2020 12:48He has planned the pool on the south side.
I agree with your point about the wind. So far, it hasn’t really been a problem for us.
I want to have as much lawn as possible in view when sitting on the terrace. Also, it should be easily accessible from the kitchen (located on the west side) and the living room (to the south).
Of course, there is a lot of unnecessary detail drawn in or planned here, which I would like to minimize.
I agree with your point about the wind. So far, it hasn’t really been a problem for us.
I want to have as much lawn as possible in view when sitting on the terrace. Also, it should be easily accessible from the kitchen (located on the west side) and the living room (to the south).
Of course, there is a lot of unnecessary detail drawn in or planned here, which I would like to minimize.
As your terrace is currently planned, it will be difficult to install a roof covering with a retractable awning. Given the sunlight we have experienced, especially in recent years, you definitely need this. A freestanding parasol doesn’t work well in the wind; it only functions in calm weather, which is quite rare. Even with a slight breeze, such a parasol flaps loudly and becomes annoying.
Best regards,
Sabine
Best regards,
Sabine
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Alessandro12 Mar 2020 13:14That’s why there is a slatted roof.
Wow – and you actually like that? A freestanding louvered roof??? Honestly?
South is at the bottom of the plan, right? By the pool?
Is the corner window operable, or can you only access the terrace from the right or left side? I would want seating options on both sides. One seating area near the kitchen for the BBQ terrace, and another relaxed spot on the south side where you can enjoy your morning coffee in the early spring sun or the last rays of autumn. Even in winter, a south-facing terrace where the sun cozies up is nice. Sitting wrapped in a blanket in the sun is pleasant even in winter.
But what now? In summer, it’ll be unbearably hot, even if you provide shade. It would only be tolerable if the roof is ALWAYS closed, so the paving doesn’t heat up (and frankly, a louvered roof looks really ugly). In spring and autumn, the sun is welcome, but I’d bet that you won’t want to sit there because you’ll feel a draft from one direction or another. Even if the corner window is operable, it’s still quite a long way from the kitchen to the seating area.
No, it wouldn’t be my choice at all.
South is at the bottom of the plan, right? By the pool?
Is the corner window operable, or can you only access the terrace from the right or left side? I would want seating options on both sides. One seating area near the kitchen for the BBQ terrace, and another relaxed spot on the south side where you can enjoy your morning coffee in the early spring sun or the last rays of autumn. Even in winter, a south-facing terrace where the sun cozies up is nice. Sitting wrapped in a blanket in the sun is pleasant even in winter.
But what now? In summer, it’ll be unbearably hot, even if you provide shade. It would only be tolerable if the roof is ALWAYS closed, so the paving doesn’t heat up (and frankly, a louvered roof looks really ugly). In spring and autumn, the sun is welcome, but I’d bet that you won’t want to sit there because you’ll feel a draft from one direction or another. Even if the corner window is operable, it’s still quite a long way from the kitchen to the seating area.
No, it wouldn’t be my choice at all.
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