Planning a patio

Boost your property’s kerb appeal with a well-designed, practical and stylish driveway. Here’s how these homeowners have created a lasting first impression

If your outdoor area is limited in size, here are some ways to make it feel much more spacious

I love crazy paving. And I don’t mean the psychedelic colours of 1970s driveways. Done well, using irregular paving slabs, it is full of character and design potential. It adapts easily to awkward sha

Design solutions

1 Gravel is a budget-friendly option for surfaces. It’s permeable and looks good. Here, we used a 6-10mm Thames Valley flint chipping, nicely angular so it locks together well underfoot. Any larger an

This once-unwelcoming backyard is now a stunning city space – and with showstopping lighting, it becomes even more magical as the sun fades…