When cutting curves in Porcelain you have to understand the product that you’re using. Porcelain is very unforgiving and difficult to cut, especially when cutting curves as it’s designed to be cut straight. When cutting radius’ and curves the porcelain can blow. This is something to keep in mind if you decide to have shapes cut in to your patio as the cost can up significantly due to the labour and the tile wastage.

A deck is only as good as the frame it’s built on. Most of the work in this picture you cannot see. however there are pros and cons to decking; with timber decking its cost effective however requires a lot more maintenance. If your budget allows, I would always recommend composite decking as its very low maintenance, a range of colours and gives a more modern and contemporary look.

Sleepers can be a great cost effective way for raised boarders. They look good and as long as they’re looked after will last the test of time. When you have a large job sometimes you have to make compromise’s and sleepers can be a great compromise to save money and soften the look of your garden as it is a natural product.