Garden Oasis: Striking a Balance Between Beauty

When we find the ideal family home our heads tend to become overrun by thoughts of long summer evenings on the beautiful, newly-laid new patio, or cosy winter nights toasting by the roaring log fire. However romantic this vision is though, it falls a little short of a practical consideration of the home.

Understandably, we are drawn more towards the quaint and idyllic than the practical and realistic. Rarely do we sit and imagine an opportune thief sneaking into the garden through an unlocked gate, or squeezing into the garage through an open window in the dead of night.

Yet whether we like it or not, security is a major consideration nowadays when setting up a home. Of course, the problem is that security features can often look fairly unattractive, and sometimes seem completely out of keeping with the rest of a property.

For example, a large, powerful security light is an excellent deterrent for would-be burglars, but it might look rather out-of-place on the front of a 500-year-old thatched cottage.

Finding a balance between beauty and security can be a challenge. Thankfully, there are myriad solutions on the market to help make your home as safe as it is stunning. For example, a set of tall touble gates and wrought iron railings provide excellent security and perfectly complement the character of most buildings.

These simple features would protect the entrance to your garden or property, thereby protecting what's often the first thing anyone approaching your property will see. Instead of sacrificing security for aesthetics, you'll have combined aesthetics with security without sacrificing either.

Then there's the question of the property itself. Once you're through the front gates, you'll need to be sure that there's enough light so see your way to the front door even in the murkiest conditions. Fortunately, military-style floodlights are not the only solution. Solar-powered security lights are energy-efficient and tasteful, and are bright enough to light your path and deter unwanted visitors who may otherwise view darkness as an invitation.

As more and more of us undertake our own DIY and home improvement projects, the equipment we keep at home is becoming ever more valuable. As such, garages and garden sheds are often the first port of call for potential thieves and it is essential that your expensive tools are safely stored. Metal garden sheds are available in a range of styles to suit your property and provide much better security than traditional wooden models. At the very least any attempt at forced entry will cause a lot more noise.

All of these examples prove that when it comes to home security, safe no longer means unsightly. With the vast range of options available today you're sure to find a solution that's perfect for both you and your home.