Tag: Ideas
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Whether to provide shade, zone a garden, or offer privacy, pergola ideas can be a crucial element in your backyard’s design. They can also be used to frame pathways, or create structure. Considering the purpose of the pergola is crucial to the design that you choose. Will it be a focal point, or a transition?…
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A pool is a must-have feature for keeping cool in your yard when temperatures soar. But to enjoy a true sense of relaxation as you swim, splash, or sun yourself on an inflatable, you’ll need to consider privacy, and put some sort of screening into place. Garden privacy ideas range from simple to elaborate, spanning…
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Nicola Harding’s designs are usually full of contrasting colours, but we rather love this toned down scheme in a Jacobean country house, where walls in Pure & Original’s ‘Calm’ allow the gilt-framed paintings and blue and orange upholstery to stand out. Paul Massey Here at House & Garden we’re steeped in the tradition of country…
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Our front yards set the scene for the rest of our homes – after all, first impressions count. But, not only can they add curb appeal, they can also be a means to create privacy, allowing your plot to feel less exposed to passers-by. Whether it’s subtly screening windows from street view or defining the…
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Garden design projects take a lot of time and effort, so they’re one of those things that are often made to last rather than based on short-term fads. Still, garden design trends do come and go every year, and in 2023 it’s all about the Mediterranean landscape. Italian style for women is a hot topic…
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1 Make them waist height Marina Trandina//Getty Images After a day of gardening on your knees, you’ll long for a gardening bed that is better for your back. Here, a raised garden bed becomes more ergonomic simply by being taller. Now, bending down and tending to your beloved plants doesn’t have to be a literal…
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Ah, summer…the season of fresh-baked strawberry rhubarb pies, farmers markets, and falling down Pinterest rabbit holes in search of garden ideas. Are you a gardener à la Bunny Mellon—i.e. champion of native plants and a Francophile garden layout? Or do you prefer your exteriors like your interiors: crisp and clean, with nary a blade of…
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With the right ideas for a small patio, you can stretch limited space so it feels much bigger than it actually is. There are plenty of tricks you can steal from designers that will give the impression of more space. From planting and paving to ideas for furniture and accessories, these upgrades will transform your…
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When temperatures soar, what could be more refreshing than dipping into a pool of cool water, in the privacy of your backyard? True, not everyone has the space or the budget for a full-sized swimming pool, but a plunge pool can offer a chic alternative that’s equally as inviting. You won’t be able to swim…
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Here are our eight English garden ideas for designing a cottage-style landscape—picture hedges planted in straight lines and crisp evergreen accents paired with a lush tangle of perennials, annuals, roses, and billowy ornamental grasses. What is an English garden? English garden designs have evolved over the centuries to reflect a “structured informality” that emphasizes local…