This gloriously illustrated volume presents readers with inspirational garden designs that feel as much a part of the home as any other room in the house. "The Outside Room" covers all aspects of designing a functional yet beautiful garden - from walls, floors, and lights, to furnishings and water-features - accompanied by more than 200 stunning full-colour photographs. Packed with practical information, handy hints and simple but effective ideas, this is not only a superb garden design tool but also a manual for the imagination.

Table of Contents

IntroductionChapter 1: THE WALLS Defining the SpaceChapter 2: THE FLOOR A Base on which to BuildChapter 3: THE FURNISHINGS Hold the Body, Please the EyeChapter 4: THE KITCHEN Feeding and FeastingChapter 5: THE BATHROOM Ultimate CleanChapter 6: THE WATER FEATURE It's ElementaryChapter 7: LET THERE BE LIGHT

About the Author

Jamie Durie is the host of one of Australian television's most-watched home and garden shows, as well as running a highly successful design company.

Reviews

Durie, host of Australian TV's Backyard Blues, expands upon the landscape design ideas that he first discussed in his previous book, Patio, whose title was taken from his award-winning design firm. He focuses on the hardscape of landscape design, with sections devoted to walls, floors, furnishings, cooking, dining and bathing areas, water features, and lighting. These features are illustrated with numerous color photographs of landscapes he has designed as well as suggestions for various plants to provide screening, shade, and color. Although Durie discusses various options for walls, lighting, and the like, this book has too few details on how to complete projects for the amateur and will be more useful as an inspiration for experienced gardeners. Recommended for large interior design, landscape, and gardening collections. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

"The ultimate guide to creating an outdoor room." --"Gardening Life"