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Let's go outside.
Interview with Cotswolds designer 'Curstain Keltie' of Gardens by Keltie & Clark
So, you’ve collected the keys for your new home with a generous size garden but no character or features. What’s the first step?
We need to understand how clients want to live in their space, so our first step is always a consultation. You tell us what your dream lifestyle looks like, and we’ll design the space to make that lifestyle possible.
What if a client is selling a house and needs to add some kerb appeal; they may not want to invest as much as a buyer, so what would you suggest?
It’s really important to create a welcoming entrance, so think about dressing steps or front driveways with pots and furniture that you can take with you afterwards. Another consideration is privacy - can you screen the property from neighbours or from the road with panels or greenery? We’ve got lots more ideas in our blog on Home Entrance Design Tips.
I guess people are influenced by things they see on gardening shows. What sort of things are on trend at the moment?
Outdoor living is the big thing. Cooking outside, eating outside, or just having a covered space to sit, even in the rain. With the right heat sources, you can enjoy being outside, no matter the weather. We have lots of Outdoor Living ideas on our website and in our blog on Best Outdoor Kitchen Designs - Even For Wet Weather.
Do your clients have specific ideas about what they want or do they more often give you a blank canvas to work with?
Both: we can enhance a client’s existing ideas or we can build their dream from the outset.
Does it matter what time in the year people contact you?
We work all year round, although winter is a great time to get the garden built as you don’t miss using it. It’s always good to plan ahead as the process, depending on the complexity and how busy the client is, can take time.
‘Our ethos is to understand how clients want to live in their space and create a garden to transform the way they live’
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