The problem
What needed to change
The garden needed a clearer place for seating, movement and everyday use near the house.
The brief
More room for outside
A generous stone terrace turns the rear of the house into an easier outdoor living space.
- Area
- East Midlands
- Project type
- Patios
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The approach
How the space was shaped
A broad paved terrace was shaped around the building, doors, lawn edge and surrounding levels.
The result
What the finished work adds
The finished terrace creates a practical outdoor room with enough flexibility for furniture, gatherings and daily use.
More of the finish
Details make the
difference.
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Use the More room for outside example as a starting point.
The case study shows the evidence available for this GEM project. A new site still needs its own checks rather than copying another property’s specification.
How the space is used
Seating, doors, walking routes and furniture all help shape the size and position of a similar patio.
Levels & drainage
Thresholds, falls and where rainwater can safely travel are checked before paving starts.
Edges & connections
The patio edge, lawn, borders and paths are considered together so the finished area fits the rest of the garden.
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