Now that summer has finally arrived (sort of) our attention invariably turns to our gardens. A new survey has revealed the most popular garden features and the ones people most dream of owning. Of the 86% of people who do have access to a garden, a shed is the outdoor feature they are most likely to own.
More than half (60%) of people with a garden reveal they have a shed, whether they use it for potting plants, doing DIY or maybe something more adventurous like arts and crafts or working out. Patio and decking are popular outdoor fixtures (47%), as are outdoor dining table and chairs (38%), summerhouses (10%), trampolines (10%) and swings or climbing frames (9%).
However, things people dream of differs significantly from the things they own. According to the poll, conducted on behalf of OceanFinance.co.uk, a built-in barbecue is the feature people would most like to own (27%). Meanwhile, nearly a quarter (22%) of respondents aspire to own a hot tub. Other dream additions include a patio area (22%), soft seating (20%) and a swimming pool (20%).
While a built-in BBQ is the number one dream choice among male respondents (27%), for women taking part in the poll it is a summerhouse (29%). A BBQ is the second most-desired choice among female respondents (27%) followed by soft seating (27%). Meanwhile, the second choice of a quarter (23%) of men is also a summerhouse, but the third choice is a hot tub (21%).
Who knows, the built-in BBQ might see the traditional garden shed knocked off its perch to make way for some alfresco cooking.
However, things people dream of differs significantly from the things they own. According to the poll, conducted on behalf of OceanFinance.co.uk, a built-in barbecue is the feature people would most like to own (27%). Meanwhile, nearly a quarter (22%) of respondents aspire to own a hot tub. Other dream additions include a patio area (22%), soft seating (20%) and a swimming pool (20%).
While a built-in BBQ is the number one dream choice among male respondents (27%), for women taking part in the poll it is a summerhouse (29%). A BBQ is the second most-desired choice among female respondents (27%) followed by soft seating (27%). Meanwhile, the second choice of a quarter (23%) of men is also a summerhouse, but the third choice is a hot tub (21%).
Who knows, the built-in BBQ might see the traditional garden shed knocked off its perch to make way for some alfresco cooking.
