The continued demand for indoor-outdoor design means we're seeing an increasing array of interior elements, such as bars and kitchens, making their way outside. While I love being outdoors as much as the next person, it sometimes feels like this approach can compromise the overall effect of spending time in nature itself — particularly when space is tight.
This hit home when I was browsing through the work of some of my favorite landscape studios; the gardens felt refreshingly wild and distinctly lacking in bulky, over-designed elements. Don't get me wrong, I have definitely gazed with envy upon beautifully constructed outdoor kitchens and built-in garden bars... but even if I had the space (and budget), I'd prefer a less structured look for my own garden.
