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Outdoor Living
Extend Your Home Into the Garden. The garden should be more than something you simply look at. At GardenHelp landscapes, we create outdoor living spaces designed for relaxing, dining, entertaining and enjoying more time outside. By combining thoughtful landscape design with carefully selected materials, planting and specialist features, we can create outdoor environments that feel like a natural extension of the home.
From contemporary terraces and covered seating areas to outdoor kitchens and complete garden entertaining spaces, every project is designed around the property and the way our clients want to use their garden.
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Outdoor Living Spaces Designed Around How You Live
The best outdoor living spaces begin with understanding how the garden will actually be used. Some clients want an informal space for family dining. Others may be looking for a more sophisticated entertaining area, a sheltered place to relax or a complete outdoor kitchen and garden room environment.
Rather than adding individual features without an overall plan, GardenHelp considers the relationship between the house, garden and outdoor living areas as one complete design.
This can include:
- Outdoor kitchens and cooking areas
- Dining terraces
- Pergolas and covered structures
- Garden rooms and pavilions
- Integrated seating
- Lounge and relaxation areas
- Fire pits and fire features
- Landscape lighting
- Privacy screening
- Bespoke planting
- Patios and terraces
- Outdoor heating
- Water features
- Garden storage and practical areas
What are the benefits of choosing professional Outdoor Living services?
- Creates an ideal space for entertaining
- Extends your living space outdoors
- Adds value to your property
- Bespoke designs tailored to your needs
- High-quality craftsmanship and materials
- A complete turnkey service from design to completion
What are the benefits of choosing professional Outdoor Living services?
- Creates an ideal space for entertaining
- Extends your living space outdoors
- Adds value to your property
- Bespoke designs tailored to your needs
- High-quality craftsmanship and materials
- A complete turnkey service from design to completion
Outdoor Kitchens
An outdoor kitchen can become the focal point of a garden and completely change how an outdoor space is used.
From simple built-in cooking areas to more comprehensive kitchens incorporating barbecues, preparation surfaces, storage, refrigeration and dining areas, we can help integrate the kitchen naturally into the wider landscape.
The objective is not simply to place a kitchen outside, but to create an entertaining space where cooking, dining, planting and architecture work together.
Pergolas & Covered Outdoor Spaces
The Irish and UK climate makes shelter particularly important when designing outdoor living spaces. Pergolas, canopies and covered structures can help create more comfortable areas for dining and relaxation while also adding architectural structure to the garden. These spaces can be integrated with lighting, heating, planting and seating to create an environment that can be enjoyed for a greater part of the year.
Terraces & Entertaining Areas
A well designed terrace creates the transition between the house and garden. The size, orientation, materials and relationship with the surrounding landscape all influence how successful the space will be.
GardenHelp Landscapes can design and coordinate terraces for dining, entertaining and relaxation, ensuring they connect naturally with both the property and the wider garden. Planting is then used to soften the hard landscaping, create privacy and give the space a more established character.
Lighting & Atmosphere
Landscape lighting can dramatically change how a garden feels after dark. Carefully positioned lighting can highlight planting, architectural features, pathways and outdoor structures while creating a comfortable atmosphere for evening entertaining.
Lighting is most effective when considered as part of the overall landscape design rather than added after the project has been completed. Planting That Completes the Space
Outdoor living should still feel like part of a garden. Planting provides the softness, colour, texture and seasonal interest that prevents terraces and structures from feeling overly architectural.
Depending on the design, planting can also provide privacy, shelter, screening and separation between different areas of the garden. Our designers consider planting alongside the hard landscape and outdoor living elements so that the finished environment feels cohesive.
A Complete Design & Build Approach
Outdoor living projects frequently involve several different specialists. Depending on the project, this might include garden designers, landscape architects, landscape contractors, electricians, lighting specialists, kitchen suppliers and structural contractors.
GardenHelp Landscapes can coordinate the appropriate team of professionals and specialists around the project, providing the client with one central point of communication.
- 01Consultation
- 02Design
- 03Specification
- 04Procurement
- 05Construction
- 06Completion
Working With Architects
GardenHelp landscapes works alongside our sourced architects and other design professionals where the outdoor environment forms part of a wider renovation, extension or new-build project.
Considering the garden and outdoor living areas alongside the architecture can help achieve much stronger connections between indoor and outdoor spaces. We can work from existing architectural concepts or coordinate additional garden and landscape design expertise where required.
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Outdoor Living FAQ’s
Can Outdoor Living spaces be customised to your property?
Yes. Every Outdoor Living project is individually designed to complement your property, lifestyle, and personal preferences. We work closely with you to create a bespoke outdoor environment that is both practical and visually stunning.
Do you manage the entire Outdoor Living project?
Yes. Our Outdoor Living service is fully turnkey, meaning we oversee every aspect of the project from the initial design through to construction and final completion. GardenHelp coordinates every stage of the work to ensure a smooth process and a finished outdoor space that exceeds your expectations.