September 2023
Haddonstone offers advice on elevating a landscapescheme
Toby Marlow, Building & Construction Director Elevate 1
Here Toby Marlow fromHaddonstoneexplains how an exterior landscaping scheme can be elevated in commercial and residential developments.
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Level upthelandscape
Adding subtle dividing levels toalandscapedesignhas the benefit of breaking up flat,somewhatdull expanses ofground orlawn. They can be used to create additional seating and planting areas, producing formal walkways, or simply to add some much-needed structure.By incorporating classic wall dressings, such as copings, pier caps and decorative finials, it's easy and straightforward to create a smart, sophisticated lookwhich works well in classical, traditional and contemporary garden designs.
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Raise the bar with balustrading
Elegant cast stone balustrading, with its offer of both practicality and decorative flair, is a tried-and-tested technique for separating external areas, and delineating individual sections of garden or lawn.Balustrading is often the ‘go to' solution for creating patio areas or courtyards andhas beenused for hundreds of years to help enhance all kinds of garden designs.
With its timeless, sophisticated structure, balustrading complementsboth traditional and contemporary outdoor styles.It can bebespoke manufacturedand, combined withbaluster bars that comply with building regulations, isalsoideal for creating staircases and elegant, raised balconies, that combine style and safety.
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Create more outside living space
To truly elevatealandscape design, incorporating a cast stone garden building isideal and means the outside space can be enjoyedall year round.
An orangeryis alsoboth elegant and refined, and provides luxurious additional living space to be enjoyed throughout the seasons thanks to its enclosed design.
Classical garden temples, on the other hand, are charming stone structureswhich areopen on all sidesandoffer superb panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, or landscape.
Step upthedesign
When planning a landscape renovation,cast stone steps shouldbe considered
Ideal for creating a brand-new staircase, replacing an existing flight of steps, or simply cladding over an old set of stairs, steps and risers are versatile and a cost-effective way to elevate your scheme.These ideas can be pairedwith complementary landscaping components such as cast stone copings, balustrading, parapet screening or ball finials for a sleek, ‘finished' look.
For further information, call01604 770711or visithttps://www.haddonstone.com/en-gb/
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Taylor Alden
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London
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