The layout of your space is greatly influenced by circulation, which is primarily determined by entry points such as doors that lead to your patio or deck. A direct connection between your lawn and patio is often desired to ensure simple and efficient circulation for children and pets. Therefore, it's important to prioritize a clear pathway from your patio to the lawn area to provide a safe and easy route.

Modern residential architecture often incorporates 'open floor plans' by reducing the number of walls within homes. However, when it comes to outdoor living, it's important to have some definition of space or 'walls'.

This definition can be achieved through the use of physical structures such as seat walls, pergolas or fence panels, or by using plant materials such as ornamental trees, grasses, or hedging.

Convenience and accessibility are crucial aspects of our daily lives. However, we can also make use of separation as an advantage. By creating a private seating area or wood burning fire pit away from the main area around the house, we can provide a unique and distinct space. This could change how people perceive our property, offer additional spaces for entertaining groups, or simply provide a haven from our busy lives.

Other factors, such as the distance from the exit and the amount of sunlight during different seasons, are also essential considerations during the design process.

These factors are taken into account to create a high-quality and functional outdoor living space for you.