InFocus April 2025

Thoughtful zoning

The vision for many homeowners is to create

a lush, private retreat that evolves with the

seasons. A beautiful home garden often

includes distinct yet connected zones, such

as a dining and entertaining area,

a swimming pool, an open lawn for play,

and a quiet corner.

To achieve this, positioning is key. Dining

areas should take advantage of shade and

garden views, seamlessly extending from

the home’s interior. Meanwhile, built-in

seating at the garden’s edge surrounded by

layered plantings that enhance privacy and

ambiance, will provide a peaceful nook.

At this Tudor-inspired Brighton home,

the dining space is elevated and serves

as a continuous extension of the interior

colour palette. While a built-in concrete

bench mirrors the dining area aesthetic, its

location at the outer edge of the garden—

surrounded by Silver Birch trees—makes it

perfect for quiet reflection.

How to design a thoughtful

and private garden

The path’s destination arrives at floating concrete bench seat atop a staggered-edge corner of Arrowmill Technifirma paving.

April 2025

In Focus Magazine

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