Outdoor Entertaining Structures
Create a welcoming setting for family meals, gatherings and relaxed evenings outside, with a structure designed around your preferred way of entertaining.
Outdoor Living Structures Designed for Life Outside
Make more of your garden with thoughtfully designed outdoor living structures that create space for relaxing, dining, entertaining and enjoying the outdoors throughout the year.
OTY Oak Homes creates bespoke outdoor structures designed around your garden, your property and the way you want to spend time outside. From sheltered seating areas to larger entertaining spaces, every project is developed with character, proportion and practical use in mind.
- 30+ Years of Experience
- Family-Run Business
- Based in Kent
Turn Outdoor Space Into Somewhere You Want to Stay
A garden can offer far more than somewhere to look at from the house.
The right structure can create a sheltered place for morning coffee, a comfortable setting for outdoor meals or a welcoming space where family and friends can gather.
Our custom outdoor structures are designed around how you want to use your garden. We consider the relationship between the structure, the house, the landscape and the surrounding environment to create something that feels like a natural part of the property.
From simple covered spaces to more substantial outdoor living areas, we focus on creating structures that are useful, inviting and built with lasting character.
Designed to Bring More Life to Your Garden
Made for Outdoor Living
Create a dedicated setting for relaxing, dining, entertaining or simply enjoying your garden.
Designed Around Your Space
The structure can be developed around the size, shape and character of your garden.
Shelter Without Losing the Outdoors
Thoughtful design can provide protection from changing weather while keeping you connected to the garden.
Natural Character
Oak and natural materials can bring warmth and visual depth to an outdoor setting.
Outdoor Spaces With a Purpose
The best outdoor spaces are designed around how they will actually be used. As a garden structure builder, we develop each project with that purpose in mind.
Outdoor Seating Structures
A carefully positioned covered seating area can create somewhere comfortable to sit, talk, read or enjoy the garden throughout changing weather.
Bespoke Garden Structures
Every garden presents different possibilities. We create individual structures that respond to your property, available space and intended use.
Oak-Framed Outdoor Structures
Oak framing can add warmth, texture and traditional character to an outdoor building, creating a strong visual connection with the surrounding garden.
Garden Canopies & Covered Spacest
A thoughtfully designed canopy can provide shelter while retaining an open relationship with the garden, making outdoor space more versatile.
Design, Planning & Construction
We can guide the project from the initial idea through design, planning considerations and construction, keeping the process clear and coordinated.
A Simple, Transparent Journey
A Simple, Transparent Renovation Journey
Creating a new outdoor structure should begin with understanding how you want to use the space. Our process keeps that purpose at the centre of the project.
Consultation
We discuss your ideas, lifestyle and the role you want the new outdoor space to play within your garden.
Site & Space Consideration
We look at the available space and consider how the proposed structure could work with your property and surroundings.
Bespoke Design
Your requirements are developed into a considered design, with attention to proportion, materials, position and intended use.
Planning & Preparation
Where relevant, we help you understand planning considerations and prepare the project for construction.
Craftsmanship & Construction
The structure is carefully constructed using appropriate materials and techniques suited to the project.
Handover
Once complete, your new outdoor space is ready to become part of the way you live and enjoy your garden.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Real Homes. Real Experiences.
★★★★★
"We wanted an extension that looked as though it had always been part of our home. The finished result is stunning and the craftsmanship is outstanding."
– Sarah & James, Kent
★★★★★
"The whole process was well organised from beginning to end. The team kept us informed throughout and the quality of the oak frame exceeded our expectations."
– Mark & Lucy, Surrey
★★★★★
"Professional, reliable and incredibly skilled. Our new oak framed kitchen extension has completely transformed how we use our home."
– Richard, East Sussex
Crafted With Care. Made for Outdoor Living.
Designed Around Your Garden
We consider the relationship between the structure, your home and the surrounding landscape.
Bespoke From the Start
Your outdoor structure is developed around your requirements rather than simply selected from a standard range.
Natural Materials
Oak and other carefully selected materials can bring warmth and character to outdoor spaces.
Traditional Craftsmanship
Our experience with oak frame construction informs the attention we bring to structure, materials and detailing.
Family-Run Business
We take a personal approach to understanding your project and working with you throughout the process.
From Idea to Finished Space
We can support the project through consultation, design, planning considerations, construction and handover.
Frequently Asked Questions, Answered
What are outdoor living structures?
Outdoor living structures are purpose-designed additions to a garden that create usable spaces for activities such as seating, dining, entertaining and relaxing outdoors.
What types of outdoor structures do you build?
Depending on the project, outdoor structures can include covered seating areas, entertaining spaces, garden canopies, oak-framed structures and other bespoke outdoor spaces.
Can you design a bespoke outdoor structure?
Yes. Each project can be developed around your garden, property, preferred materials and intended use.
Can outdoor structures be built using oak?
Yes. Oak framing can be incorporated into suitable outdoor structure designs, providing natural character and a strong connection with traditional construction.
Can an outdoor structure provide shelter from the weather?
Outdoor structures can be designed to provide varying degrees of shelter depending on their form, position and specification. The appropriate solution depends on how you want to use the space.
Do outdoor structures require planning permission?
Planning requirements depend on factors such as the structure's size, position, use and the property itself. We can discuss the relevant considerations during the planning stage.
How much do bespoke outdoor structures cost?
There is no standard price because every structure differs in size, design, materials and specification. We recommend discussing your requirements so the project can be considered individually.
Do you design and build outdoor structures?
Yes. We can support the process from the initial consultation and design through relevant planning considerations and construction.
Ready to Make More of Your Garden?
A well-designed outdoor space can change how you experience your home.
Whether you have imagined somewhere to entertain, a sheltered seating area or a distinctive oak-framed structure, we can help you explore the possibilities for your garden.
Talk to OTY Oak Homes about your ideas and start planning an outdoor space designed around the way you want to live.