Seating area ideas

[Millerm3]

We currently do not get the sun we're our current furniture on the paving stones. I am struggling for ideas on we could create an additional area in the garden that won't cost a fortune. Any thoughts?

 

[Sean Regan]

Hi and welcome!

In my experience, nothing much is inexpensive when it comes to gardens.
Compared with our own, you have a long garden. It would be easy enough to create another paved area, part way down the garden to one side or the other, but I would suggest you have a path made of similar material along the side of the border between your present patio and the new one.
Paving slabs are not cheap, even plain 17cm sq. ones are about a fiver each. So to build a new patio say, 12ft square, plus some more for a path some aggregate for a base, there won't be much change out of about £800.
A lot depends on how long you intend to stay in the house. If it's for the foreseeable future, it would be worth the investment.

Our house is south facing. I built our summerhouse at the bottom of our garden, (it's my avatar), nearly forty years ago, so we can stay out of the sun.

 

[DrCase]

I could see a wide walkway , separating the grass
leading to a small patio in the point of the yard .

 

[oneeye]

Welcome friend. You have a very special pretty yard and I don't blame you for wanted to be outside in it more often. I would start with some backless benches placed in the Sun on the edge of the lawn. Place them where the Sun will shine under them from the side. Maybe add a few decorative plant containers next to the benchs. Keep it simple and low cost in the beginning and everything will fall into place. Thanks for the post and keep us updated.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

We currently do not get the sun we're our current furniture on the paving stones. I am struggling for ideas on we could create an additional area in the garden that won't cost a fortune. Any thoughts?

Estate sales for outdoor furniture. I have done well got 2 sets of black iron, chairs with table for hundred bucks, just needed a spray can of black outdoor paint. and bought some outdoor cushions.

 

[reder]

Creating a second seating area on a budget can be tricky, but maybe try gravel or decking tiles with a few comfy chairs or a bench. Even repurposing pallets can work well! If you’re considering long-lasting outdoor options, maybe contact polywood furniture customer service, they might have durable and affordable ideas too.

 

[dirty hands]

Cinder blocks and treated lumber.

 

[JerseyRebel]

We currently do not get the sun we're our current furniture on the paving stones. I am struggling for ideas on we could create an additional area in the garden that won't cost a fortune. Any thoughts?

Slate walking stones surrounded by white river rock, large ornamental stones, a metal bistro table set painted white, ornamental flowers that will grow nice in that area and if you put some slate walking stones where the shade is from the shrubs you can grow some nice moss. Mix some moss with milk in a blender and pour it around the slate walking stones and it will look natural and nice BUT it needs to stay in the shade pretty much all day. You could make that area amazing for about $1,500

 

[WilliamFf]

You could lay a small gravel or woodchip patio in the sunny spot- it's cheap, easy DIY, and looks great. Add a couple of inexpensive deck chairs and large potted plants!

 

[Sluggy]

WilliamFf has a good suggestion but I would buy some of these plastic chairs which have nice designs in them now. Deck chairs do not like me as they bite and once in impossible for me to get out.

 

[DirtMechanic]

I could see a wide walkway , separating the grass
leading to a small patio in the point of the yard .

I like this Idea of a Path. My variation was more of a zig-zag, where maybe 3 areas are set up to enjoy when the sun is at morning, noon or evening. Nobody sits in the sun very long nor stares at it very long, but the plants might work out. Afternoon shade plant behind a western facing screen, morning roses on the eastern side of a screen giving morning shade. Seating areas as appropriate. Flexibility, based on shade and comfort can be had. In fact you might consider a Sun Dial out there to point at which area has the most shade at that time. Or sun if you prefer, sort of a comfort meter.

As to cost, I find I can not use all the project materials at once so for me the idea of a consistent supply becomes more important. I might get enough material to make a path to the first area, or include that area, then take a break. Another time I might come and make another path or put plants or seating in the first area then take a break. There always seems to be something else that needs doing, and I enjoy time away from a project so I can scheme it out in my mind before I start anew. That habit makes the amount of material I have to buy quite small on projects sometimes. 100 bucks gets me 2 cubic yards of path gravel for example, and it goes a long way. By the time I am done delineating the path and hauling gravel I am ready for a break anyway because that's 54 1 cubic foot bags I just placed. I might use common concrete pavers and stain them but yours look nice and may be available to match? Cap stones can be fairly large in concrete but cost 2 dollars or less.

 

[sunflower123]

A small brick path leading to a circular seating area in the center may be nice, too. Doesn't have to be large.