01 September 2025

Your garden as a room: Rethinking the way we live

More and more families are looking for ways to connect their homes with the outdoors. It’s easy to see why. Natural light lifts our mood, greenery reduces stress and views to the garden make rooms feel larger and more welcoming.

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Creating that seamless flow between inside and out doesn’t need to be complicated. With a few thoughtful design choices, you can make your home feel like it’s connecting to nature.

Think big with glazing

Large picture windows, sliding doors and rooflights flood interiors with daylight. They also frame views beautifully, so the garden becomes part of your living space all year round.

Use natural materials

Repeating finishes like timber, stone or porcelain tiles inside and outside creates a sense of harmony. Even a simple timber detail or stone floor that runs through to the terrace can blur the boundary. Flooring is one of the strongest ways to link inside and outside. Matching tiles or stone between kitchen and patio, with flush threshold detailing, gives the illusion of one continuous space.

Design for seasonal living

The joy of inside out living is how it adapts with the seasons. Open the doors wide for summer entertaining, or enjoy autumn views from a cosy sofa, either way, you stay connected.

Inside out living is more than just a design trend. It’s about creating a home that feels uplifting, flexible and connected to the outdoors. Design doesn’t stop at the back door, think of your garden as another room, one that changes with the seasons and enriches the way you live every day.


Ready to begin?

If you are thinking about building or renovating your home, we would love to hear your ideas.