Two patios to enjoy at different times of day
For their garden in Ashtead, Surrey, owners Tom and Susan wanted two seating areas, one for morning and one for evening. Included in the design were also a small water feature and a small lawn—all embraced with the warm, rustic colouring of Autumn Brown sandstone.
The paving is edged with a soldier course of brick, which melds with the tones in the paving and also suits neat curves. One of the enjoyable design elements of the garden is the combination of straight and sinuous lines.
It was quite tricky at times as access was down a narrow drive and parking was extremely limited, so deliveries had to be made further down the road and ferried in. Aye also made a return visit. The couple had chosen black stone for the steps down to the evening patio but decided that a mellow brick, to go with the Autumn Brown sandstone, would look much better.