What are the intrinsic attributes and specification qualities which clearly distinguishes the Victorian Summerhouses from so many of its rivals?
In many respects the basic design of a Victorian Summerhouse remains true to the original, i.e., a distinctive hexagonal shape which is available in two popular diameters 9’ 0” (2700mm) ideal for 2-4 persons and the larger size 12’ 0” (3600mm) for larger groups. Unlike Gazebos which are open on all sides, the Victorian Summerhouse is an enclosed structure comprising of a combination of solid panels, fixed and opening windows and doors (typically in pairs). The rooftop although traditionally finished in lead or copper, has retained its distinctive form but with modern developments and improvements in manufacturing has resulted in rooftops being fabricated as one piece units usually in fibreglass (a similar process which is used to manufacture boat hulls). Available in two colours (Copper Green and Lead Grey) the modern method of producing the roof provides some important advantages. Because there are no seams or joints it is never going to leak, and with a life time colour fast guarantee and finish which requires little or no cleaning and no maintenance will look as good after 10 years as it did on Day 1.
Today the Victorian Summerhouse remains quite simply a beautiful and practical example of classic styling, and innovative contemporary manufacturing to produce a well proportioned hexagonal garden structure that has many uses but all perfectly blending naturally with the surrounding garden spaces.
The Victorian Summerhouse is not only a beautiful example of Victorian garden architecture but it is also a very practical and useful addition to the garden area by providing an outdoor room capable of satisfying a diverse range of activities including Home Office, Art Studio, Music Room, Games Room, or simply a beautiful Garden Room to enjoy all year round.
Available in a range of standard configurations, Customers may also wish to specify any combination of Double Doors, opening Windows/Fixed Panes or Solid Panels. The Victorian Summerhouse offers timeless elegance from a structure designed and crafted to add style and interest even in the best gardens. The timber doors and side panels are precision made to the highest standard using redwoods from a sustainable resource and built to last a lifetime. The very elegant Victorian Summerhouse is a synthesis of classic styling and detailing combined with modern manufacturing methods to produce a product of unsurpassable beauty and performance. All Victorian Summerhouses come with fully insulated roof space, double glazed windows and floors as standard.
Finally for the increasing numbers of people who wish to work from home. Unlike the typical buildings available for Home Office use, the Victorian Summerhouse represents a solution which not only offers the space, comforts, security and assurance of a highly specified unit and made with modern manufacturing methodologies but combined with its distinctive and elegant design, offers a more sympathetic design that is clearly much more compatible within a domestic garden environment.
If your need is to work, socialise with friends, enjoy your favourite past time or hobby or simply relax and enjoy your garden throughout the year, it would be very difficult to surpass the indulgence of a Victorian Summerhouse.
By: Owen Chubb
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The Victorian Summerhouse – a Synthesis of Classic Design and Contemporary Attributes
November 5th, 2009Contemporary Water Fountains
September 15th, 2009In general, contemporary design means spare and simple geometries arranged in a pleasing, functional way. Combining innovation and flair, these designs use dramatic shapes to create a point of view that is fluid and natural. We believe these adjectives describe contemporary water fountains, too.
With contemporary water fountain and garden design, the focus tends to be on scale rather than the axial relationships commonly found in classic landscape designs. In a modern landscape design, you will find the designer’s hand is very evident. Perhaps the boundaries between areas of color, textures and shapes are undefined. Conversely, you may find the opposite true with sharply delineated boundaries. Composition and color initiate the emotional response.
Contemporary water fountains have a look and feel that is both au courant and timeless. At the same time, we encourage our clients to remember that, more than with any other type of fountain design, it is imperative that the style blends and complements the architecture of your home and existing landscape. Otherwise, the imagery is too jarring.
With material choices, concrete, because of its hardiness and malleability, has won a top place in the contemporary garden design lexicon. Its cool, gray color alone gives it credibility. In addition to using concrete in the contemporary water fountain design, you can extend that material theme by using concrete as the flooring of your patio design or in a simple garden structure.
Steel, metals and glass can be used, in addition to concrete, to good effect within the modern landscape design. In some of our designs, we have left the materials, such as stone, metal, plastics, steel and glass, in an exposed or raw state. Part of the beauty of these materials comes from the resulting reaction to nature-the way steel rusts to a warm, burnt patina, for instance.
As with all outdoor water fountains, lighting can be used to enhance the sensual loveliness and liveliness. At Exterior Worlds, we actually think lighting is critical for the full enjoyment of your investment in a water fountain, just as proper landscape lighting brings your entire landscape architecture to full fruition. We specialize in creating one-of-a-kind fountain designs so that you will not only enjoy the enhancement to your property’s value, but will also receive the 24 hour pleasure of moving, soothing, beautifully-lit water.
Since Exterior Worlds recognizes that each of you is unique, all of our designs are custom-made-nothing is pre-fabricated. Our goal is to create a special atmosphere in your landscape design, one that is design conscious and reflective of you, the homeowner. Further, we pride ourselves on our commitment to the customer and to excellence.
One final note about contemporary water fountain design: we want to point out that modern design techniques do not have to imply a high-tech look. For instance, you can make use of horizontal and vertical planes to create a modern sculpture effect and then let your color and planting choices evoke a warm, welcoming feel. It is that juxtaposition-hard and soft, linear and non-linear, energetic and restrained-that is the essence of modern landscape design. In this case, less really is more.
By: Jeff Halper