Over the past couple of years, we have seen many garden and home improvement trends gaining traction, as homeowners with a surplus income and an increased amount of time spent at home have looked to improve the design of their environment. In this article, we have outlined some of key permanent fixture options you can build or install when looking to rejuvenate your living space.
Outdoor Rooms
Garden rooms have become enormously popular, especially as hybrid-working has become more widespread. These outdoor rooms provide an insulated warm building, perfect for entertaining guests. Decorate however you like with outdoor living furniture and extend outwards with bifold doors and a patio space. Outdoor rooms are great for BBQs or parties with friends and family, and act as a seamless, smooth transition between the inside and outside of your space.
Summer Houses
Like outdoor rooms, summer houses have become a much sought after garden fixture, improving upon the standard garden shed. Whilst generally less cosy than an outdoor room, as they are not insulated, they still can create a perfect, private space for you to enjoy your garden during those warm summer evenings. To allow for a nice, relaxing breeze, you can purchase summer houses with built-in windows and double doors that can be opened outwards to the rest of your garden. Again, like outdoor rooms, summer houses are brilliant for entertaining within your garden. They also have the added practical advantage as a storage space for any outdoor furniture throughout the winter months to prevent them becoming damaged by frost.
Raised Decks
Installing decking in your garden can maximise your outdoor living space. Many homeowners will incorporate raised decks to extend their living space. There are many materials you can use for your decking boards, include timber, aluminium, and composite. For longevity, we advise installing composite decking as it is not prone to warping and rotting, in the same that timber is, and requires virtually no maintenance to keep it looking its best.
Garage Home Gyms
Home gyms are a fantastic home investment, helping you to save money with gym membership fees and subscriptions. Additionally, it has the added benefit of helping you to increase your overall fitness and improve your mental health. You can easily transform part of a garage or an unused space into a home gym, allowing you to have access to gym equipment 24 hours a day, completely free of charge. To help save money, try looking for second hand gym equipment online.
Pergolas
Pergolas are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, providing a degree of shade in the summer months, and helping to gives your outdoor seating area a clear, interesting focal point. Many homeowners choose to instal a pergola with a sun canopy that can either be manually pulled across or operated electronically. Made of timber or structural steel, pergolas can take the form of an architectural installation, adding an element of eye-catching modern design to your garden theme.
