EMBRACE THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Since it was founded in 1995, The Outdoor Room has had one simple goal: to create beautiful gardens of unbeatable standards – places not just for plants to grow, but for you to live in
Good design, followed by a seamless build, can completely transform a garden from one that’s used every so often, to one that becomes an integral part of its owners’ lives. In other words: an outdoor room.
When he set up his garden design and construction company in 1995,
David Dodd had exactly this in mind. A landscape designer and construction specialist, who also tutors and lectures on both disciplines, David brought together a team of designers, landscapers and horticulturists so that The Outdoor Room could successfully deliver highquality gardens from conception to completion. The company has gone on to build both residential and commercial gardens, and is a regular at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, building gold medalwinning show gardens.
In a garden in Kingston upon Thames, the company created a truly ‘outdoor room’ for the owners to entertain in and enjoy. A clean sweep of terrace incorporates an outdoor kitchen and seating area, as well as a place to dine, while at the far end, a swimming pool comes into its own in summer. Cleverly positioned trees lend privacy while the stylish planting is designed to ensure yearround good looks: box balls, grasses and multistemmed trees keep the interest going throughout the year.
In contrast, a large country garden in West Sussex focused on transforming a blank canvas of lawns surrounding a listed farmhouse. The intention was to create a more intimate setting for entertaining through new planting, while making the most of the beautiful views of the countryside beyond.
With the team’s depth of knowledge and expertise, every stage of the design and construction process is taken care of – whether the setting is town or country. Whatever the size of your garden, The Outdoor Room can help you maximise its potential, from drawing up a design to implementing its landscaping (always done with the minimum disruption possible), planting the newly built garden and helping with its ongoing care.
The Outdoor Room, tel: +44 (0)1403 865285; theoutdoorroom.co.uk