How to transform your front entrance

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  • čas přidán 20. 07. 2023
  • In this video, which was filmed over 20 years ago, Bunny tackles entrances.
    Front entrances often give great scope to create a wonderful first impression to your home.
    This video shows some entrances that Bunny has transformed a country estate, where by redesigning the space to make the front door prominent, she reduce the possibility of people going to the other two doors, and a terrace house. Finally Bunny reuses a simple trellis porch, which she originally made for a Chelsea Flower Show garden, and reassembles it (with the help of Saint Dave) onto an unprepossessing entrance to make a small sitting space and somewhere sheltered to take your boots off outside.
    #entrances #gardenmakeovers
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Komentáře • 70

  • @suzannebartow6390
    @suzannebartow6390 Před 11 měsíci +14

    I do not care if this was 20 yrs ago it is gorgeous and timeless.

  • @Holly_at_gypsyhollergardens
    @Holly_at_gypsyhollergardens Před 11 měsíci +47

    Oh my goodness!!! This is stunning !!! I learned one very important thing ... I need more inspiration from Bunny !!!!

  • @Jane-3229
    @Jane-3229 Před 11 měsíci +17

    Completely and utterly stunning designs and transformations 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

  • @josephinebrevig8748
    @josephinebrevig8748 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Very fitting for the style of house. You'll have to take us back When it's matured 😊. Lovely ❤

  • @SpanishEclectic
    @SpanishEclectic Před 11 měsíci +8

    Oh Bunny! That 'Compass' parterre is wonderful! I adore it! With this client's rustic looking home and plain door yard, using plantings and breaking up the paved areas lightened up the space and highlighted the main door perfectly. The larger sized pebbles were indeed the right scale. The exterior textures of a home and hardscape need to be considered. You are a professional with a great artistic eye. After years of drought here in S. California, many people have replaced lawns with decomposed granite and plopped in cactus and other succulents without much design. In addition, people don't realize DG still has to be weeded, and if not contained with edging, it will wash onto the sidewalk. It's always a joy to see a drought-tolerant garden that's well done, with plantings at different levels, good color, and balance. I'm enjoying these older videos, and seeing how the gardens look now. Cheers!

  • @elisaangel9789
    @elisaangel9789 Před 11 měsíci +9

    That's a beautiful garden. There are many good ideas presented in this post. I put a discreet wireless doorbell on my rather ugly porch today, and I thought I have so much more to do. I started with a practical task. Now I am off to plan to make it look pretty. I like the idea of expanding the porch and steps and having plants grow in a boxed area in the steps. I think that might work for my entrance. Off to the drawing board. Thank, Bunny, for all your creative and doable ideas. I enjoy watching this channel.

  • @Early100
    @Early100 Před 11 měsíci +11

    Beautiful - but a tiny tip if ever you’re not sure which door is the main entrance is simply to look for the letterbox or a doorbell, maybe not 100% a sure sign but I’d say almost always x

  • @skinnursern5852
    @skinnursern5852 Před 11 měsíci +14

    Great video Bunny. It's fun to get a peak into different garden designs you've done. Bravo!

  • @honestreviewsonly1915
    @honestreviewsonly1915 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Looks great! Beautiful! England is beyond charming anyway.

  • @sweetpeanmolly
    @sweetpeanmolly Před 11 měsíci +5

    This video is so inspiring! I feel elated with JOY after watching this! Thank you 🙏

  • @lisag.6599
    @lisag.6599 Před 9 měsíci +1

    So pretty, Bunny! You truly have vision!

  • @janicebrowningaquino792
    @janicebrowningaquino792 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I absolutely love knot Gardens!!!!!

  • @blakehahn-atlantaga8510
    @blakehahn-atlantaga8510 Před 11 měsíci +1

    That was fantastic!! Another vlog I will refer back to when I move to my farm!!

  • @elsagrace3893
    @elsagrace3893 Před 11 měsíci +3

    This is a younger Bunny!

  • @chrisogrady4956
    @chrisogrady4956 Před 10 měsíci

    FANTASTIC!

  • @vickimaiorano5763
    @vickimaiorano5763 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Just love this. Helps having such a beautiful home as a backdrop

  • @CherieZack
    @CherieZack Před 11 měsíci +2

    I love the knot garden. So stunning!!

  • @user-rk1tf2zm2s
    @user-rk1tf2zm2s Před 10 měsíci +1

    LOVE IT

  • @colette8694
    @colette8694 Před 11 měsíci

    I think this is had got to be my most all-time favorite video on your channel. I’ve watched it twice already! 🌳

  • @christinaduncan8285
    @christinaduncan8285 Před 10 měsíci

    I have no idea what possessed me to watch this video, but, oh my, am I glad I did! What a stunning transformation without building a formal archway over the door. This very British formality would transform many an ordinary house anywhere in the world. It would work in the face of climate change by modifying the types of plants chosen, but certainly boxwoods would work almost anywhere except a desert. It also looks fairly easy to maintain because you could do the maintenance in "spots" as needed. Definitely subscribed to this channel!

  • @shaash5236
    @shaash5236 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Great. I’d love to see a video on a sunken trampoline as this instant is the first time I’ve ever heard of such a thing, and I LOVE trampolines. Love the way you did this garden. It’s really impressive.

  • @YalisCommunity
    @YalisCommunity Před 11 měsíci +1

    As always absolutely beautiful! Loved the front door update with the garden. So much inspiration. Thanks for sharing!

  • @rachelhoward334
    @rachelhoward334 Před 11 měsíci

    Loved watching this, I've saved it and will watch plenty more times for the sheer joy of gardening. X:)

  • @peggydove8756
    @peggydove8756 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Wow, Beautiful!!

  • @juliancoulden1753
    @juliancoulden1753 Před 11 měsíci

    Glorious!

  • @amberbiggs
    @amberbiggs Před 10 měsíci

    What an incredible transformation!

  • @belleboucles3646
    @belleboucles3646 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Simply stunning

  • @denisex902
    @denisex902 Před 11 měsíci +3

    I like the look of this formal design. It ties in well with the old world design of the house and it feels like it’s always been there. However, I can’t be the only one wondering about the lanterns being covered up by the vine?

  • @mariacolwell1198
    @mariacolwell1198 Před 10 měsíci

    Love all your work.. 💌💐👌

  • @birgitriff2010
    @birgitriff2010 Před 11 měsíci

    Very, very nice indeed! I like it!

  • @debbiedouglass1478
    @debbiedouglass1478 Před 11 měsíci

    This is fabulous! Absolutely stunning!!

  • @weboflifeproducts5310
    @weboflifeproducts5310 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Inspiring! So glad to have discovered your channel! Looking forward to discovering more!

  • @judithhatch6175
    @judithhatch6175 Před 11 měsíci

    Really enjoyed this and your sharing the past show you have done is so fun!!!

  • @SuperMan-xy8ui
    @SuperMan-xy8ui Před 11 měsíci

    Well done!!!!!

  • @waynejones750
    @waynejones750 Před 11 měsíci

    Love it.

  • @tamaracarter1836
    @tamaracarter1836 Před 11 měsíci

    All extremely beautiful.

  • @rhondav4204
    @rhondav4204 Před 11 měsíci

    Great transformation👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @EverFlo777
    @EverFlo777 Před 11 měsíci

    Bunny, you are so talented.

  • @heatherstephens9295
    @heatherstephens9295 Před 11 měsíci

    Love it 👏👏👏

  • @Talentedtadpole
    @Talentedtadpole Před 11 měsíci +2

    Oohh Matron!

  • @susanhaynes4502
    @susanhaynes4502 Před 10 měsíci

    Well done ,so classic and beautiful, from Texas. Great info...

  • @mikewinston8709
    @mikewinston8709 Před 10 měsíci

    Such a euphemism for a title……I thought I was on the wrong website….😂

  • @laurensouthgate2458
    @laurensouthgate2458 Před 11 měsíci

    Very nice and formal and relaxing.

  • @thepassingtrain
    @thepassingtrain Před 11 měsíci +2

    Oh my - that's is such an inspired transformation! Is there anywhere to see more of the garden incorporating the children's play areas?

  • @stephenbell-booth2648
    @stephenbell-booth2648 Před 11 měsíci

    Beautiful job, thanks for sharing, hi from New Zealand

  • @taudimcclure5080
    @taudimcclure5080 Před 11 měsíci

    Your work is amazing

  • @Divinefemininemiracles
    @Divinefemininemiracles Před 11 měsíci

    Oh I so enjoyed this.. more please..

  • @James-se4rg
    @James-se4rg Před 11 měsíci +3

    I'm going to take these ideas and use them in my city centre flat share with no garden , somewhere between the bins and the bus stop.
    Are people who own manor houses really watching CZcams for tips for their front entrance ( about The same size as my flat)

  • @jennifert2469
    @jennifert2469 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Is the hornbeam arch two trees that bend at the top? So interesting, I never see them in the states used like this

  • @alicewonderland9767
    @alicewonderland9767 Před 10 měsíci

    Dear Bunny, the Trelly Arch is georgeous. ❤ Is there a Chance to get a manual or design photos as to how to plan such a project? I would like to create something similar for our cottage. Thank you!

  • @BE-bs8oe
    @BE-bs8oe Před 11 měsíci

    Not very economical designs, but they all look as though we can do à lot ourselves, if not masonry and zinc...( we used to do some though😂). In all these gardens what interests me most is...maintenance. between those boxhedges, how soon and talk are grass and weeds going to find their way through? Moss on stones. But I believe I will give it a go, despite the fact that box gets attacked by strange parasites down here. Keep us posted, Madam Greengoldenfingers

  • @doverjaquesfineartphotogra4050

    I believe I recognise the gorgeous home front gardens in this video as Stamford, UK.

  • @katewhitelaw9182
    @katewhitelaw9182 Před 11 měsíci

    Boxwood, hornbeam, and holly.....common, and continual maintenance, with absolutely no benefit to nature. Classic for its time.

  • @creolelady182
    @creolelady182 Před 11 měsíci

    The narrator sounds like Liam Dale

  • @sararichardson737
    @sararichardson737 Před 11 měsíci

    No wheelchair access to front door! I suppose you could keep a wooden ramp nearby in the event.

  • @TheFiown
    @TheFiown Před 11 měsíci

    Such a pity that you cannot use Box anymore. I have just lost my last four box balls that were protected in an inner isolated courtyard. I had previously lost five other ones that took me years to make.

    • @juliedobson3039
      @juliedobson3039 Před 11 měsíci

      Why can’t you use it ?

    • @TheFiown
      @TheFiown Před 11 měsíci

      @@juliedobson3039 I lost several large one to moth and those I saved have been attacked this year, they won't survive. Most people get 'blight' so between moth and blight it isn't worth it as there are other plants that can replace them.

  • @purpurina5663
    @purpurina5663 Před 11 měsíci

    I like it but would've preferred something simpler, in keeping with the unadorned design of the building. The rectangular planters look really out of place for me though.

  • @lisanetgark415
    @lisanetgark415 Před 11 měsíci

    It looked better with the plants.

  • @erinjames4024
    @erinjames4024 Před 11 měsíci

    Wait 3 pounds each?, those go for $15 here in US

    • @bunnyguinness
      @bunnyguinness  Před 11 měsíci

      Wow! I thought £3 was a lot that is a high retail price for now. At home for myself I just take them from cuttings, very easy and no cost 🐇

  • @curiouscat3384
    @curiouscat3384 Před 11 měsíci

    I enjoy looking at beautiful old English gardens but my goodness, how many americans can afford to hire servants to maintain a knot garden or living arches around doorways? That cost and maintenance is why all the grand old manor houses are struggling to run B&B's or Wedding venues.

  • @mrbatman4robin
    @mrbatman4robin Před 10 měsíci

    With climate change and loss of natural habitats, my former preference for structured gardens has moved towards gardens that are welcoming and beneficial to insects, biodiversity and cooling our planet. This garden seems dated.

  • @joline2730
    @joline2730 Před 11 měsíci

    Wait, is she a gardener, or house designer ❓
    Personally I think this is way over the top - a complete waste of money. The front door could have been 'shown up' by just the new steps and a couple of bushes either side, with a pathway leading to it. The balcony (blocking off the sairs) to the side is well done and not fussy 👍
    The arch over the door, for me, is a massive no-no because there will be insects and spiders and their webs, and other creepies dropping on you each time you enter your house - yuk ‼️😳😳

  • @elsagrace3893
    @elsagrace3893 Před 11 měsíci

    What happened to Bunny’s voice over the years. She speaks like a bought old dame now days but not before.

  • @christophercooper6731
    @christophercooper6731 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I'd transform her tradesman's entrance.

    • @roostermcblurter
      @roostermcblurter Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thought I was going to be the only one who thought this might be an innuendo filled comedy spot!

  • @janicemclelland1070
    @janicemclelland1070 Před 10 měsíci

    Beautiful, however in the real world, who could afford to pay for a top garden expert to design and create a garden area. Paying for her time would be a fortune...

    • @bunnyguinness
      @bunnyguinness  Před 10 měsíci

      I think my clients save money, because we can give them supplier trade contacts which saves money, plus if you get the design right from day one you don't spend years fiddling around with a design that does not maximise your gardens potential. We work in a very collaborative way with the client on site so come up with exactly what they want. Most clients say I don't charge enough! 🐇