The homeowners’ brief to Steve Warner, principal of OUTHOUSE design, was crystal clear: make the garden feel bigger, create a connection between indoors and out, and ensure the space offered flexibility when entertaining, be it a small, intimate gathering or a large holiday catch-up.
“They love to entertain and potter in the garden at weekends, but they also like to travel and are busy people so creating a low-maintenance space you can lock up and leave was key. We also needed to create storage and cover for a motor bike, push bikes, bins and tools, plus find space for a cook’s barbecue, a place to grow herbs, and, well, the list goes on,” says Steve.
The design features clean lines, intriguing curves and a modern, edgy feel — including pops…