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Alessandro10 Mar 2020 16:14Hello 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
What are you envisioning?
Can you be a bit more specific, including what you didn’t like about the plans?
A terrace next to the kitchen is not a mistake.
The terrace doesn’t have to be square; you can shape it round or angled.
Does the building permit / planning permission require landscaping?
Can you be a bit more specific, including what you didn’t like about the plans?
A terrace next to the kitchen is not a mistake.
The terrace doesn’t have to be square; you can shape it round or angled.
Does the building permit / planning permission require landscaping?
What does it look like?
Do you have children, so do you need a play area? What about some useful outdoor space? Berries, fruit trees, vegetable gardening?
You can’t walk through the corner windows? The kitchen is on the west side? There’s a patio door there? Start planning from there!
If that’s the case, the kitchen area should definitely include space for evening meals and a barbecue. A sun deck on the south side is sufficient, with the pool located there as well. The deck could wrap halfway around the pool, connecting to the other terrace*.
I would only finalize planting and further layout once the main sightlines from inside, for example from the sofa looking outside, are roughly determined.
Oh, and the style should also be narrowed down. Either a country garden with straight hedges mixed with roses, or a prairie or grassland style, or maybe a mix of everything.
What don’t you like about the architect’s current design?
* I personally like the combination of patio stones and then a wooden deck area, possibly oval or curving around a round? pool in a crescent shape...
Do you have children, so do you need a play area? What about some useful outdoor space? Berries, fruit trees, vegetable gardening?
You can’t walk through the corner windows? The kitchen is on the west side? There’s a patio door there? Start planning from there!
If that’s the case, the kitchen area should definitely include space for evening meals and a barbecue. A sun deck on the south side is sufficient, with the pool located there as well. The deck could wrap halfway around the pool, connecting to the other terrace*.
I would only finalize planting and further layout once the main sightlines from inside, for example from the sofa looking outside, are roughly determined.
Oh, and the style should also be narrowed down. Either a country garden with straight hedges mixed with roses, or a prairie or grassland style, or maybe a mix of everything.
What don’t you like about the architect’s current design?
* I personally like the combination of patio stones and then a wooden deck area, possibly oval or curving around a round? pool in a crescent shape...
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hampshire10 Mar 2020 18:03Is the plot completely flat? Where are the neighboring buildings located? Is there a view in any direction?
Regarding the questions from @ypg: If there are children – where should the bicycles/vehicles be stored,
Regarding the questions from @ypg: If there are children – where should the bicycles/vehicles be stored,
I tried to roughly position your plot.
The house seems to be rather modern (corner windows), so I wouldn’t choose overly ornate shapes for the terrace.
One idea (see sketch) would be to use the property boundaries as a reference for the terrace orientation.
This results in a southeast-facing terrace and a southwest-facing terrace.
Also keep in mind that a pool requires equipment and at least electricity. Having space for pool cleaning supplies nearby is also practical, so I would place the pool close to your storage room.
The house seems to be rather modern (corner windows), so I wouldn’t choose overly ornate shapes for the terrace.
One idea (see sketch) would be to use the property boundaries as a reference for the terrace orientation.
This results in a southeast-facing terrace and a southwest-facing terrace.
Also keep in mind that a pool requires equipment and at least electricity. Having space for pool cleaning supplies nearby is also practical, so I would place the pool close to your storage room.
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