Designing a dream garden to complement your house extension

Thoughtful garden design to elevate your home and lifestyle

At Acre Design, we believe that a home extension is only truly complete when the surrounding garden is considered as part of the design. For many clients, the focus naturally falls on interiors, kitchens, bathrooms, and finishes, but the view through those new bi-fold doors is just as important. A beautifully designed garden not only frames your architecture but also creates seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor living.

Your outdoor space is more than a backdrop. With the right approach, it becomes an extension of your home: a place to relax, entertain, and enjoy year-round. For families in Newcastle, Northumberland, and North Tyneside, integrating garden design with architectural planning ensures every element works in harmony.

Practical elegance

When designing extensions, we often encourage clients to consider privacy and orientation early on. New windows may alter sightlines, so layered planting, bespoke fencing, or carefully positioned outbuildings can enhance seclusion without compromising aesthetics.

We also think about permanence. Driveways, terraces, and garden structures should be treated with the same attention to detail as the extension itself. These elements not only shape how you arrive at and move through your home but also set the tone for every visitor’s first impression.

Landscaping for longevity

Planting is not just decoration—it’s investment. Mature trees, architectural hedging, and considered seasonal planting can transform a plot, softening the architecture and giving immediate depth and character. While some clients prefer to bring in established greenery for instant impact, others enjoy watching carefully selected plants mature over time.

Outbuildings and features

A garden studio, outdoor kitchen, or contemporary pavilion can all extend the way you live. When designed alongside your extension, these features feel like a natural continuation of the architecture rather than an afterthought. Investing in durable, high-quality materials ensures that these structures remain an asset for decades to come.

A home and garden as one vision

The best projects treat the house and garden as one cohesive whole. A terrace flowing from a kitchen extension, a framed view from a master suite, or a carefully lit pathway connecting indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces all elevate the experience of daily living.

Research consistently shows that a well-designed garden adds significant value to a home—often by 20% or more. For our clients, however, the greatest return is the lifestyle: the joy of stepping into a home where every detail, inside and out, has been carefully designed around them.

At Acre Design Newcastle, we specialise in creating homes that balance architectural beauty with practical, liveable spaces—indoors and out. If you’re planning an extension, let us help you integrate your garden into the wider vision for your home.

Take a look at our recent projects for inspiration, or arrange a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your ideas.

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