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A Segment of Solace

A Segment of Solace

By Francesca McGlone on 11th August, 2010

The beach hut is undeniably ingrained within the memory, acting as a witness to childhood laughter, playful splashes and the slap-dash construction of sand castles. Beach huts frame the picture-postcard scene in rows of rainbow alternation that match brightly coloured beach balls, bathing suits and deck chairs that splatter the beach's neutral canvas. Nostalgia and sentiment are inextricably linked to beach huts, as a stroll along the seafront allows us to experience the vastness of the ocean, while attaching ourselves to the security that comes with being able to retreat into a snug shelter. The beach huts designate pockets of space that add new dimensions to a display of gargantuan features, such as towering cliffs, a vast ocean and a panoramic sky. The beach huts miniature scale is juxtaposed with the colossal character of the beach, which amplifies their humble appeal, without detracting from the awe of natural beauty, as large hotels threaten to do.

Beach huts take advantage of the surrounding environment, in order to showcase their unique charm, as the beach epitomises relaxation where lapping waves soothe and the light patterned skies enliven passion. The huts also become drenched by the setting sun's copper beams as their presence is integrated seamlessly into the environment to enhance the exceptional experience of the seaside. Decorated Shed garden buildings also take advantage of setting, as the garden induces a contemplation that glides into an almost spiritual state. An available access to nature's resources acts to compliment each building's use as a garden office, leisure space or a separate living quarter, as nature provides the final component to an all-encompassing structure.

Decorated Shed garden buildings allow for the expression of style, acting as a new venture in which to create a separate ambiance. Beach huts can also be occupied, where new keys are clutched eagerly as a reserved area of the beach is unlocked and injected with homely comforts. Nautical themes such as the adoption of sea bound catch-phrases and oceanic shapes are often embraced, taking inspiration from the existing surroundings as evidence of the captivating location. Each garden building can also be stamped with individual style, which is immediately at an advantage as the garden environment provides an infinite array of inspiration, in which colour and furniture arrangement are immediately offset by the natural beauty that penetrates the glass panels.

Just as beach huts add colour to a faded coast under a sky brushed with greys, a garden building that lies on a bed of turf, nestled into shrubbery showcases the garden as a hospitable environment, perfect for framing the building's sleek silhouette and defining a memorable experience.


Category:  Garden Buildings

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