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An Intimate Space
A garden can often bring about thoughts of romance because of its very nature – beautiful fragrant flowers, intimate spaces, relaxation and escape. Gardens bring peace, giving the feeling of being at one with nature. The space satisfies both our senses and our soul.
Picture the scene – a warm summers evening, a glass of wine, good food, the sounds of water, scented candles, colourful cushions, beautiful flowers…..cosy…..comfortable……intimate……romantic………
We don’t even necessarily need to have another person there! - although if this is a concern, take a look at my free gift , which will help you have the wonderful relationship that you so rightly deserve.
A romantic setting, however, can just be a place to lose ourselves in our own thoughts and dream a little.
Creating A Romantic Feeling
Creating an atmosphere is probably the most important thing for romance, with warmth, enclosure, peace, comfort and things that satisfy the senses. If you can include all of these things, you are on to a winner!
Think of your ideal vision of romance in your garden. What does it look like, smell like, what can your hear and feel? This will give you a good starting point.
Usually, a romantic space is enclosed or sectioned off. This space can be created using paving, decking or even decorative gravel. It can be as big or small as you wish. With so many choices today, there is sure to be something to suit your needs.
A pergola can be an ideal structure to make your space intimate. And the bonus is that you can have wonderful climbing plants very close by so that you are able to see and smell them from within the pergola itself.
Consider how you will use the space – for dining, relaxing or both. Choose your furniture and accessories to suit the purpose.
Draw a simple plan and list the things that you would like to see there.
Take a look at some other pergola ideas for garden design. These will help you to think about where to place your garden structures for the best effect. Explore the links, as often, something may not occur to us until we see it.
It is possible to create a wonderful area for very little, using a basic seating area and plants. It is preferable to get the basic structure in first. The accessories can come later, when you happen upon them.
Keep your eye out for cushions, throws, candles, chimes and all the other accessories when you are wandering around garden centres, markets, diy stores etc. These can be added at any point.
Garden Accessories
In many ways, finding garden accessories to furnish your romantic outdoor space is similar to the accessories needed to create an area for outdoor entertaining/socialising. It is the subtleties of choice and placement that make the difference.
Garden Furniture - wooden, wrought iron, textoline, plastic, beanbags, outdoor beanbags, cushions, hammocks, hanging chairs, parasols.
Barbeques - gas, charcoal, self-build.
Garden Heating - patio heaters, chimineas and fire pits.
Garden Lighting - solar, low voltage, candles.
Water Features - self-contained.
Hot Tubs - static and portable.
The Works!
Keep it simple or go all out for the WOW! factor.
If you want to include an accessory/feature that is a bit out of the ordinary in most gardens, you might go for something like outdoor beanbags, a hammock or hanging chair, a chiminea or the crème de la crème – a hot tub!
None of these are necessary - but what does necessary have to do with romance?!
Be creative. Plan, explore ideas, build and enjoy!!
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