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 13:37Yes, I think it’s really nice.
The pool is located precisely in the southeast. The corner window cannot be opened.
I understand what you mean, but it’s all a matter of personal taste. Overall, I find this kind of—let’s call it—terrace island, which is already connected to the house, very attractive. Additionally, you can still make it cozy and not too open by surrounding it with grasses, nice lighting, stones, and so on.
On the south side, there is the neighbor’s driveway, and their house would be directly in view. If I place a 4m (13 feet) wide terrace on the south side and also plant hedges to block the view of the neighboring building, I would end up looking at a green wall.
The pool is located precisely in the southeast. The corner window cannot be opened.
I understand what you mean, but it’s all a matter of personal taste. Overall, I find this kind of—let’s call it—terrace island, which is already connected to the house, very attractive. Additionally, you can still make it cozy and not too open by surrounding it with grasses, nice lighting, stones, and so on.
On the south side, there is the neighbor’s driveway, and their house would be directly in view. If I place a 4m (13 feet) wide terrace on the south side and also plant hedges to block the view of the neighboring building, I would end up looking at a green wall.
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Alessandro12 Mar 2020 13:39haydee schrieb:
The garden feels too sterile to me, and there’s too much sealed surface area I completely agree with you. However, I really like the idea of placing the terrace on the corner and the pool on the south side.
Better to have a green wall than a drafty corner.
But everyone has to decide that for themselves. I just notice that many well-intentioned terraces end up unused because they are too far from the kitchen (and people then prefer the small seating area by the kitchen terrace door) or because they are not protected at all, making every breeze noticeable. As humans, we tend to avoid discomfort and prefer to feel sheltered from at least one direction without having to stay alert.
Evenings when you can sit freely in the garden and enjoy every gentle breeze will likely increase due to climate change, but overall, there are probably more evenings when people wish for a warm wall and a sheltered spot protected from the wind.
But everyone has to decide that for themselves. I just notice that many well-intentioned terraces end up unused because they are too far from the kitchen (and people then prefer the small seating area by the kitchen terrace door) or because they are not protected at all, making every breeze noticeable. As humans, we tend to avoid discomfort and prefer to feel sheltered from at least one direction without having to stay alert.
Evenings when you can sit freely in the garden and enjoy every gentle breeze will likely increase due to climate change, but overall, there are probably more evenings when people wish for a warm wall and a sheltered spot protected from the wind.
The pool is planned to be 8x4m (26x13 feet). Let me be blunt: it’s too small for proper swimming but too large to be just a paddling pool you casually jump into to cool off in summer. And is the effort with circulation pumps, cleaning, etc., really worth it?
I would seriously consider a natural swimming pond instead. It requires much less maintenance, no chlorine is needed, you can just jump in like you would in a lake, and it’s more natural and environmentally friendly. Plus, it looks nicer than a blue rectangle in the garden, which tends to look even worse in winter. Take a look at those! They generally enhance the overall look of the garden as well.
I’d create a cozy chill-out area on the south side, where the drafty display patio is currently planned, and install a natural pond there, directly connected to a wooden deck (there are many beautiful examples online! If I had the space, I’d do it right away). From there, just a relatively narrow passage to another terrace right by the kitchen. I’d design that terrace to be very cozy, possibly with a small wall where you could integrate a grill or garden fireplace. After cooling off in the swimming pond, you can lie down on the wooden planks of the south terrace (I would definitely choose wood for this terrace) and soak up the sun.
While a pool can be quite an eyesore if not perfectly maintained and just ends up as a hole in the garden during winter, a natural pond is always attractive. The shore zones are usually made of pebbles with some plants (which help clean the water), and you can observe the changing seasons there. Such a pond can have natural shapes (especially if you want a more playful garden), or it can be designed geometrically.
Because honestly, 8x4m (26x13 feet) — it’s neither fish nor fowl.
I would seriously consider a natural swimming pond instead. It requires much less maintenance, no chlorine is needed, you can just jump in like you would in a lake, and it’s more natural and environmentally friendly. Plus, it looks nicer than a blue rectangle in the garden, which tends to look even worse in winter. Take a look at those! They generally enhance the overall look of the garden as well.
I’d create a cozy chill-out area on the south side, where the drafty display patio is currently planned, and install a natural pond there, directly connected to a wooden deck (there are many beautiful examples online! If I had the space, I’d do it right away). From there, just a relatively narrow passage to another terrace right by the kitchen. I’d design that terrace to be very cozy, possibly with a small wall where you could integrate a grill or garden fireplace. After cooling off in the swimming pond, you can lie down on the wooden planks of the south terrace (I would definitely choose wood for this terrace) and soak up the sun.
While a pool can be quite an eyesore if not perfectly maintained and just ends up as a hole in the garden during winter, a natural pond is always attractive. The shore zones are usually made of pebbles with some plants (which help clean the water), and you can observe the changing seasons there. Such a pond can have natural shapes (especially if you want a more playful garden), or it can be designed geometrically.
Because honestly, 8x4m (26x13 feet) — it’s neither fish nor fowl.
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Matthew0312 Mar 2020 16:53Climbee schrieb:
The pool is planned to be 8x4m (26x13 ft). To be frank, it’s too small for actual swimming. I disagree.
I find that size very comfortable...
Climbee schrieb:
And also nicer to look at than just a blue rectangle in the garden, which looks even worse in winter. But that’s very subjective...
Respect your preference for ponds, but please let people have their own tastes and wishes. For example, I never wanted to swim where I can’t see the bottom and little creatures are swimming around. Everyone’s different, but I think you’re pushing your opinion too hard here. No offense.
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