Seating in a garden initiates an instinctive response in all people. When people can use the garden as a sitting area, agitation and aggression reduces and independence is promoted therefore memory recall is more likely to occur.
Gardening areas do offer privacy, can be areas of sociability and also can be used to break up the day. To some people, gardening areas have religious or spiritual meaning.
Considerations when choosing garden sitting areas
Position
seek the most private position possible especially in urban environments. If a certain position has a great view but its compromised by other factors, try compensate for that and create an eye level focal point somewhere else. Consider whether the house architecture is outstanding and if the seating will benefit from the house view. When choosing a garden sitting areas
Seclusion
Everybody likes privacy. The feeling of privacy is very important when designing or choosing garden sitting areas. Orienting the seating area such that the back is visible to the exposed area and divert the eyes along to it with focal point sidetrack one from any bothering exposure.
View
We all understand that the view is everything since it inspires our choice of where we live, holiday destinations and how we sit in most places. Each garden is set in a different landscape therefore they require different treatments in the design of the seating. When choosing a sitting area make sure that it has a nice view which encourages sitting in the place and stimulates recalling.
Shelter
A sitting area in the garden requires a shelter from the sun rain and wind. Consider the direction and the seasonal patterns of the wind and rain so as to design the shelter in a way that it will not be destroyed by the wind or the rain. The information on direction and patterns also helps in choosing the right materials that are strong enough to withstand winds. Make sure that the shelter does not block the nice view. The shelter can also be used to ensure privacy.
Gadget
People do not fancy moving anywhere when they are secluded and have a great view. Music, WI-FI water features and heating, a remote for lighting and a cold drinks cabinet or a bar are some of the gadgets. The gadgets help in relaxing as well as enjoying the stay in the sitting area without compromising the comfort by moving around. Nowadays many manufacturers are producing garden toys that can be very useful.
Planting
The right kind of foliage is crucial in the sitting area. Scent, tactility, texture, reflection of leaves and swinging of branches gives a sanctifying feeling of well being. Combining trees such an a Apple tree, herbs a Grapevine and a Golden bamboo can bring about a nice experience in the sitting area.
Benches and loungers
Apart from ergonomic benefits, benches bring about the whole beautiful experience to happen. They bring happiness to the backs when people are relaxing on them enjoying the nice view. Seat materials on the benches should be selected for warmth and cleanliness.
When designing or acquiring the garden benches make sure that they are comfortable to sit on and place them in a way that one can see the beautiful landscape without barriers or strains.
Loungers allow one to change and choose a location and have a vantage view of the sky above while maintaining comfort.
Watch the video below for a bit more information on all weather garden seating!