Luxury Garden Ideas | High-End Garden Design North West England
Explore luxury garden ideas for elegant outdoor living, bespoke planting, specimen trees, lighting, water, outdoor kitchens and high-end garden design across North West England.
Luxury Garden Ideas
Luxury garden ideas are not simply about adding expensive materials or as many premium features as possible.
A genuinely luxurious garden should feel:
Cohesive
Generous
Comfortable
Beautifully detailed
Well planted
Effortless to use.
At Kirman Design, we design high-end gardens throughout North West England, including Lancashire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and the Ribble Valley.
The strongest luxury gardens usually combine:
excellent design + high-quality construction + outdoor living + mature planting + careful detailing.
What Makes a Garden Feel Luxurious?
Luxury is often created through the quality of the relationships between elements.
A garden can feel more luxurious because:
The terrace is perfectly proportioned
The trees create scale
The planting feels mature
The lighting is restrained
The materials work with the house
Privacy has been carefully considered.
It does not necessarily need every available feature.
Start With Luxury Garden Design
Before selecting materials or features, establish the overall concept.
Our Luxury Garden Design page explores the broader design principles behind premium residential gardens.
Think about:
Architecture
Views
Levels
Lifestyle
Planting
Long-term use.
Bespoke Rather Than Generic
The most successful luxury gardens usually feel specific to the property.
Our Bespoke Garden Design page explores how a garden can be tailored around:
Site
House
Household
Setting.
Luxury Landscaping Ideas
A luxury design needs appropriate implementation.
Our Luxury Landscaping page explores the broader premium landscaping proposition.
For garden-specific implementation, see Luxury Garden Landscaping.
High-End Garden Landscaping
Where the emphasis is on:
Workmanship
Technical detail
Construction quality,
see High-End Garden Landscaping.
A luxury garden should not only look impressive in photographs.
It should also be properly built.
Design the Garden From Inside the House
One of the strongest luxury garden ideas is to consider the landscape as part of the interior experience.
Look at the garden from:
Kitchen
Dining area
Living room
Bedroom
Extension.
Important views should be designed deliberately.
Create a Strong Indoor-Outdoor Connection
Our Indoor Outdoor Garden Design page explores how:
Interior rooms
Doors
Terraces
Garden spaces
can work together.
Seamless House-to-Garden Transition
For the more technical relationship between internal and external levels, see Seamless Transition House to Garden.
Carefully resolved thresholds can create a stronger visual relationship between:
home + terrace + garden.
Design Around Bifold Doors
Where large glazed doors dominate the rear elevation, see Garden Design Around Bifold Doors.
Patio Outside Bifold Doors
For the terrace itself, see Patio Design Outside Bifold Doors.
Sliding-Door Garden Ideas
For contemporary properties, see Garden Design Around Sliding Doors.
Luxury Patio Ideas
The main terrace often forms the heart of a high-end garden.
Our Garden Patio Ideas page explores broader patio inspiration.
Luxury patio ideas might include:
Large-format paving
Natural stone
Bespoke detailing
Built-in seating
Integrated planting.
Choose Materials That Suit the Property
Luxury is not created by automatically choosing the most expensive material.
A contemporary house may suit:
Porcelain
Precision-cut stone.
A period or country property may suit:
Natural stone
More textured materials.
The landscape should belong to the architecture.
Use Fewer Materials Better
Too many different:
Paving types
Wall finishes
Metals
Decorative surfaces
can make even an expensive garden feel visually confused.
A restrained palette often feels more sophisticated.
Luxury Outdoor Living Ideas
Outdoor living is one of the strongest themes in contemporary luxury garden design.
Our Luxury Outdoor Living page explores premium spaces for:
Cooking
Dining
Lounging
Entertaining.
Create an Outdoor Room
A luxury outdoor room can use:
Pergola
Trees
Planting
Walls
Screens
to create enclosure.
For broader principles, see Creating an Outdoor Room.
Outdoor Dining Ideas
A luxury dining area should provide:
Enough space around the table
Comfortable circulation
Shelter
Lighting
Attractive views.
Our Garden Design for Outdoor Dining page explores this in more detail.
Create a Separate Lounge Area
Dining and lounging do not always need to occupy the same terrace.
A separate lounge area can provide a more relaxed atmosphere.
For further inspiration, see Garden Seating Area Ideas.
Luxury Entertaining Gardens
For gardens designed around hosting, see Garden Design for Entertaining.
The best entertaining gardens work equally well for:
a large gathering
and:
a quiet evening at home.
Outdoor Entertaining Area Ideas
For more inspiration, see Outdoor Entertaining Area Ideas.
Luxury Outdoor Kitchen Ideas
Outdoor kitchens are a common feature in high-end gardens.
Our Outdoor Kitchen Ideas page explores:
Kitchen layouts
Grills
Refrigeration
Storage
Work surfaces.
Design the Garden Around the Outdoor Kitchen
Our Garden Design Around an Outdoor Kitchen page explores how the kitchen should relate to:
Dining
House
Pergola
Circulation.
The strongest schemes integrate the kitchen into the landscape rather than treating it as a separate appliance zone.
Pergola Ideas for Luxury Gardens
Pergolas can provide:
Shelter
Shade
Privacy
Architectural structure.
Our Pergola Ideas page explores different styles and layouts.
Create a Pergola-Led Outdoor Room
A pergola can help define:
Dining
Lounge seating
Outdoor kitchen.
Planting around the structure helps connect it with the rest of the garden.
Pergolas for Privacy
Where neighbouring upper-storey windows affect outdoor living areas, see Pergolas for Privacy.
Fire-Pit Ideas for Luxury Gardens
A fire-pit area can create a strong evening destination.
Our Garden Design Around a Fire Pit page explores:
Fire
Seating
Paving
Planting
Lighting.
Create a Separate Fire Garden
On larger plots, consider moving the fire area away from the main terrace.
This creates:
Journey
Atmosphere
A more intimate evening space.
Luxury Hot-Tub Garden Ideas
Hot tubs can easily dominate a garden if they are not properly integrated.
Our Garden Design Around a Hot Tub page explores:
Privacy
Screening
Pergolas
Planting
Access.
Hide the Technical Side of the Hot Tub
Try to minimise views of:
Covers
Equipment
Steps
Service areas.
Instead, frame the spa with:
Planting
Screens
Structure.
Luxury Swimming Pool Ideas
Swimming pools can become part of a wider luxury landscape.
Our Garden Design Around a Swimming Pool page explores how:
Pool
Terrace
Planting
Outdoor living
can work together.
Avoid Turning the Whole Garden Into Poolside Paving
Keep enough:
Planting
Trees
Lawn
to ensure the garden still feels like a landscape.
Luxury Water Feature Ideas
Water can create a strong sense of atmosphere.
Our Garden Water Feature Ideas page explores:
Rills
Reflecting pools
Ponds
Architectural water.
Use Water on a Main Sightline
A water feature can be particularly effective when viewed directly from:
Kitchen
Dining room
Living area
Main terrace.
This makes the feature part of the experience even when the garden is viewed from indoors.
Bespoke Water Features
A custom water feature can be designed precisely around:
Garden geometry
House sightlines
Material palette.
For wider custom elements, see Bespoke Garden Features.
Luxury Garden Lighting Ideas
Lighting has a major influence on how a premium garden feels at night.
Our Garden Lighting Ideas page explores:
Trees
Planting
Walls
Paths
Outdoor living.
Light Trees Rather Than Everything
A beautifully illuminated mature tree can provide greater impact than dozens of small lights scattered throughout the garden.
Use lighting selectively.
Create Depth After Dark
Light elements at different distances:
Near planting
Mid-ground tree
Far focal point.
This can make the garden feel larger at night.
Avoid Overlighting
Luxury lighting should usually be subtle.
The aim is:
atmosphere
rather than:
maximum brightness.
Evening Entertaining Ideas
For after-dark garden use, see Garden Design for Evening Entertaining.
Luxury Planting Ideas
One of the biggest differences between an ordinary and a genuinely sophisticated garden is often the planting.
Our Garden Planting Ideas page explores broader inspiration.
For professional planting planning, see Planting Design.
Use Generous Planting
Luxury gardens should not necessarily have more paving.
They often benefit from:
Deeper borders
Larger shrubs
Trees
Layered planting.
Generosity of planting can make the garden feel much more established.
Use a Restrained Plant Palette
A well-edited selection of plants repeated throughout the garden can create:
Rhythm
Calm
Sophistication.
Avoid selecting plants individually without considering the wider composition.
Layer the Planting
Think in vertical layers:
trees
then:
large shrubs
then:
smaller shrubs and perennials
then:
groundcover.
This creates a richer landscape.
Use Evergreen Structure
Evergreens can provide:
Winter form
Screening
Background.
Use them as structure rather than allowing them to overwhelm the seasonal planting.
Use Trees Generously
Trees bring:
Scale
Maturity
Privacy
Shade
Seasonal interest.
They are often among the most effective investments in a luxury garden.
Specimen Tree Ideas
A specimen tree can become the visual anchor of:
Lawn
Courtyard
Terrace view.
Select it for:
Mature size
Form
Seasonal interest
Suitability to the site.
Multi-Stem Tree Ideas
Multi-stem trees can bring:
Architectural form
Filtered privacy
Layered views.
They are particularly effective around:
Terraces
Pergolas
Seating areas.
Create Instant Structure With Mature Planting
Larger plant material can give a newly constructed landscape greater immediate presence.
But mature planting should still have enough space to develop naturally.
Luxury Privacy Ideas
A beautiful terrace is less enjoyable if it feels exposed.
Our Garden Privacy Ideas page explores:
Trees
Screens
Pergolas
Hedges
Layered planting.
Screen Specific Sightlines
Avoid automatically creating a solid barrier around the whole garden.
Instead, identify:
Which window overlooks the dining space
Which boundary affects the hot tub
Which view dominates the terrace.
Then target those areas.
Overlooked Garden Ideas
Where privacy is a major design issue, see Overlooked Garden.
Screening an Overlooking Window
For one specific neighbouring window, see How to Screen an Overlooking Window.
Luxury Garden Screening Ideas
For a wider range of options, see Garden Screening Ideas.
Use Planting to Soften Screens
Even high-quality architectural screens can feel hard on their own.
Use:
Climbers
Trees
Shrubs
to integrate them.
Garden Wall Ideas
Walls can form a strong part of the luxury landscape.
Our Garden Wall Ideas page explores:
Retaining
Seating
Boundaries
Architectural walls.
Turn Walls Into Seating
Low walls can become:
Informal benches
Fire-pit seating
Planter edges.
This allows one element to perform more than one function.
Raised Planter Ideas
Raised planters can provide:
Strong geometry
Planting close to seating
Level changes.
Our Raised Planter Construction page explores bespoke construction.
Bespoke Garden Feature Ideas
Luxury gardens often benefit from individual details that cannot be bought as standard products.
Our Bespoke Garden Features page explores:
Custom seating
Screens
Planters
Water features
Storage.
Bespoke Does Not Need to Mean Complicated
A custom feature may simply be:
Correctly proportioned
Beautifully detailed
Designed to align perfectly with the garden.
That can be more luxurious than an elaborate object.
Luxury Garden Step Ideas
Changes in level can be turned into important landscape features.
Our Garden Steps Ideas page explores different approaches.
Use Broad Steps
Where space permits, wide, shallow steps can feel:
More generous
More architectural
Better integrated.
Garden Terracing Ideas
Sloping gardens can be transformed into a series of usable outdoor rooms.
Our Garden Terracing page explores how levels can be organised.
Luxury Sloping Garden Ideas
For broader inspiration, see Sloping Garden Ideas.
A slope can provide opportunities for:
Elevated terraces
Views
Layered planting
Water.
Landscaping a Steep Garden
For more challenging sites, see Landscaping a Steep Garden.
Retaining Walls in Luxury Gardens
Retaining should be integrated into the design rather than appearing purely structural.
Our Garden Retaining Walls page explores how retaining walls can combine:
Structure
Seating
Planting.
Garden Drainage
Luxury finishes still depend on good drainage.
Our Garden Drainage page explores:
Waterlogging
Clay
Surface water.
Hide Drainage Within the Design
Where possible, drainage should be:
Effective
Discreet
Integrated.
A premium landscape should not rely on visually intrusive drainage details where better integration is possible.
Garden Drainage Installation
For professional construction, see Garden Drainage Installation.
Luxury Ideas for Clay Soil Gardens
Clay soil can support beautiful gardens when addressed properly.
Our Clay Soil Gardens page explores:
Drainage
Planting
Soil improvement.
Luxury Small Garden Ideas
Luxury is not dependent on scale.
A small garden can feel highly sophisticated through:
Excellent proportions
Quality materials
Strong planting
Bespoke details.
Our Small Garden Design page explores compact gardens.
Use Every Element Carefully in a Small Luxury Garden
There may be little room for redundant features.
Choose:
One strong terrace
One focal tree
Good planting
Integrated seating.
Medium Luxury Garden Ideas
For medium-sized gardens, see Medium Garden Design.
These plots often suit:
Outdoor dining
Lawn
Deep planting
Secondary seating.
Luxury Large Garden Ideas
For larger properties, see Large Garden Ideas.
The important issue becomes:
scale.
Use:
Larger trees
Broader planting
Longer views
More generous spaces.
Large Rear Garden Ideas
For substantial rear plots, see Large Rear Garden Ideas.
Half-Acre Luxury Garden Ideas
Our Garden Design for Half an Acre page explores larger residential plots.
Possible ideas include:
Formal terrace near the house
Orchard
Meadow
Specimen trees
Multiple seating areas.
One-Acre Luxury Garden Ideas
For larger landscape-scale gardens, see Garden Design for an Acre.
Very Large Luxury Gardens
For estate and country properties, see Very Large Garden Design.
Luxury at this scale should not mean intensive hard landscaping everywhere.
Often, the strongest strategy is:
more detail close to the property
and:
a softer landscape response further away.
Luxury Contemporary Garden Ideas
Contemporary gardens can create a particularly refined aesthetic.
Our Contemporary Garden Ideas page explores:
Geometry
Materials
Architectural planting.
Luxury Modern Garden Ideas
For a stronger modern style, see Modern Garden Ideas.
Luxury Formal Garden Ideas
Formal gardens can create a sense of:
Order
Grandeur
Calm.
Our Formal Gardens page explores:
Axes
Symmetry
Hedges
Repetition.
Luxury Naturalistic Garden Ideas
Luxury does not need to mean rigid formality.
Our Naturalistic Gardens page explores softer, planting-led landscapes.
Prairie Planting Ideas
For grasses and perennials, see Prairie Gardens.
Luxury Country Garden Ideas
Country properties can support a softer form of luxury.
Our Garden Design for Country Gardens page explores:
Natural stone
Trees
Lawns
Generous planting.
Luxury Gardens for Period Properties
High-end design should respond to the age and character of the house.
Our Garden Design for Period Properties page explores this relationship.
Victorian Properties
For Victorian homes, see Garden Design for Victorian Houses.
Edwardian Properties
For Edwardian homes, see Garden Design for Edwardian Houses.
Listed Properties
For listed buildings, see Garden Design for Listed Buildings.
Luxury Garden Ideas for Contemporary Houses
For contemporary residential architecture, see Garden Design for Contemporary Houses.
Strong ideas may include:
Precise alignment
Architectural trees
Restrained materials
Integrated outdoor living.
Luxury Garden Ideas for Modern Homes
For modern properties, see Garden Design for Modern Homes.
Luxury Garden Ideas for Country Houses
Country houses often need a garden that reflects the scale of the property.
Our Garden Design for Country Houses page explores:
Large terraces
Trees
Lawns
Views.
Rural Properties
For more landscape-led sites, see Garden Design for Rural Properties.
Barn Conversions
For barn conversions, see Garden Design for Barn Conversions.
These sites can work particularly well with:
Simple strong materials
Architectural planting
Generous landscape structure.
Luxury New-Build Garden Ideas
New-build homes can provide a blank canvas for high-end garden design.
Our New-Build Gardens page explores common starting points such as:
Basic fencing
Limited trees
Poor soil
Overlooking.
Add Maturity Quickly
Luxury new-build gardens often benefit from early investment in:
Trees
Hedging
Structural shrubs
Generous borders.
This can give the garden a much more established character.
Garden Design for New-Build Homes
For property-specific guidance, see Garden Design for New-Build Homes.
Luxury Gardens After an Extension
A new extension can create opportunities for:
Larger glazing
New terraces
Better views
Improved indoor-outdoor living.
Our Garden Design After House Extension page explores how the garden can respond.
Garden Levels After an Extension
For level relationships, see Garden Levels After an Extension.
Landscaping After Building Work
For gardens affected by a major house project, see Landscaping After Building Work.
Luxury Family Garden Ideas
A high-end garden can still be practical for children.
Our Family Garden Design page explores how:
Play
Lawn
Outdoor living
Planting
can coexist.
Trampoline Ideas for Luxury Gardens
A trampoline does not need to dominate the design.
See Garden Design with a Trampoline.
Hide a Trampoline
For screening approaches, see How to Hide a Trampoline in a Garden.
Sunken Trampoline Ideas
For a more discreet approach, see Sunken Trampoline Ideas.
Luxury Dog-Friendly Garden Ideas
High-end gardens can also be designed around dogs.
Our Dog-Friendly Garden Design page explores:
Boundaries
Lawn
Routes
Planting.
Luxury Accessible Garden Ideas
Accessibility does not need to reduce design quality.
Our Accessible Garden Design page explores how accessibility can be integrated into:
Levels
Paths
Seating
Planting.
Wheelchair Accessible Luxury Gardens
For wheelchair users, see Wheelchair Accessible Garden Design.
Level Access
For step-free transition from the house, see Level Access from House to Garden.
Accessible Garden Paving
For appropriate surfaces, see Accessible Garden Paving.
Accessible Garden Seating
For seating design, see Accessible Garden Seating Ideas.
Low-Maintenance Luxury Garden Ideas
A luxury garden should not create an unrealistic maintenance burden.
Consider:
Strong structural shrubs
Repeated planting
Reduced lawn
Appropriate materials
Accessible maintenance routes.
Low Maintenance Does Not Mean Minimal Planting
Removing plants is rarely the only solution.
A well-designed planted garden can be relatively straightforward to maintain while remaining:
Green
Seasonal
Atmospheric.
Complete Luxury Garden Transformation
If the existing garden requires fundamental change, see Complete Garden Transformation.
Complete Garden Landscaping
For whole-garden construction, see Complete Garden Landscaping.
Bespoke Landscaping
Where the landscape needs highly individual construction and detailing, see Bespoke Landscaping.
Garden Renovation
If existing mature features are worth retaining, see Garden Renovation.
Garden Remodelling
Where the garden needs a new layout without complete replacement, see Garden Remodelling.
How Much Does a Luxury Garden Cost?
Luxury garden costs vary significantly according to:
Size
Groundworks
Access
Materials
Planting
Outdoor living
Specialist features.
For detailed budget guidance, see How Much Does a Luxury Garden Cost?.
Garden Transformation Cost
For substantial redesign projects, see Garden Transformation Cost.
Landscaping Cost
For the wider landscaping cost picture, see How Much Does Landscaping Cost?.
£50,000–£100,000 Garden Ideas
For projects within this broad investment level, see Garden Design for £50,000–£100,000 Budget.
£100,000+ Luxury Garden Ideas
For larger high-value schemes, see Garden Design for £100,000+ Projects.
Spend on the Elements That Matter Most
If the budget needs prioritising, invest first in:
Groundworks and drainage
Main terrace and landscape structure
Trees and structural planting
Lighting and key outdoor living features.
A garden with fewer elements executed properly will usually feel more luxurious than one containing too many compromised features.
Design the Whole Garden Before Phasing
If construction needs to happen in stages, design the complete landscape first.
This ensures future:
Services
Drainage
Trees
Structures
Levels
are not compromised by earlier decisions.
Luxury Garden Ideas for North West England
Luxury garden design in North West England needs to work with:
Rainfall
Clay soils
Wind
Exposure
Seasonal change.
The garden should perform throughout the year rather than only look impressive during summer.
Luxury Garden Ideas for Lancashire
Lancashire gardens may benefit from:
Strong drainage
Sheltered outdoor living
Trees
Generous planting.
Sloping and rural sites can provide particularly strong opportunities for:
Terraces
Views
Layered landscape.
Luxury Garden Ideas for Cheshire
Cheshire gardens can support:
Outdoor kitchens
Pergolas
Pools
Mature trees
Larger terraces.
The strongest schemes integrate these features rather than allowing them to compete for attention.
Luxury Garden Ideas for Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester gardens often need to address:
Privacy
Overlooking
Urban context
Restricted access.
Strategic planting and screening can create a more secluded, high-end atmosphere.
Luxury Garden Ideas for Merseyside
Merseyside gardens may include:
Period homes
Contemporary properties
New-build developments
Coastal locations.
Planting and materials should respond to the specific site.
Luxury Garden Ideas for the Ribble Valley
The Ribble Valley offers opportunities for high-end gardens that connect closely with the wider landscape.
A particularly successful approach may combine:
precise terraces and outdoor living close to the house
with:
trees, generous planting and framed countryside views beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions About Luxury Garden Ideas
What makes a garden look luxurious?
Strong proportions, generous planting, mature trees, good detailing, high-quality materials and carefully integrated outdoor living usually contribute more than any single expensive feature.
Does a luxury garden need an outdoor kitchen?
No. An outdoor kitchen can be valuable where it supports the way the garden is used, but it is not essential.
Does a luxury garden need a pergola?
No. A pergola should only be included where it improves shelter, privacy or the spatial structure.
What are the best luxury garden features?
The best features are those that solve a real design or lifestyle need. These might include mature trees, custom seating, water, lighting, outdoor kitchens or pergolas.
How can I make my patio feel more luxurious?
Use appropriate proportions, quality installation, refined detailing and planting around the terrace rather than relying solely on expensive paving.
Are mature trees important in luxury gardens?
Yes. Trees can provide scale and instant landscape structure and often make a major difference to the perceived maturity of a garden.
How do I create privacy in a luxury garden?
Use a combination of trees, hedging, screens, pergolas and planting targeted around the most important sightlines.
What lighting works best in a luxury garden?
Subtle layered lighting that highlights selected trees, planting, steps and outdoor living areas usually creates a more sophisticated effect than lighting everything.
Are water features suitable for high-end gardens?
Yes, particularly when the design, scale and material treatment relate closely to the rest of the landscape.
Can a luxury garden be low maintenance?
Yes. Materials and planting can be selected around a realistic maintenance strategy while still creating a rich landscape.
Can a small garden feel luxurious?
Yes. Small gardens can benefit greatly from strong proportions, restrained materials, bespoke detailing and high-quality planting.
Can a family garden still be luxurious?
Yes. Play, lawn, entertaining and planting can be integrated into the wider landscape without compromising the design.
Can a luxury garden include a trampoline?
Yes. Positioning, screening or a sunken installation can reduce its visual dominance.
Can a luxury garden be accessible?
Yes. Accessible paths, level access, seating and raised planting can be incorporated as intentional design features.
Can a luxury garden work around a period property?
Yes. Luxury does not require a contemporary style. Materials and planting should respond to the architecture and setting.
Can a luxury garden work on a sloping site?
Yes. Terracing, retaining walls, planting and changes in level can create particularly dramatic landscapes.
How much does a luxury garden cost?
Costs vary significantly according to size, groundworks, access, materials, planting and features. See How Much Does a Luxury Garden Cost?.
Should I use a garden designer for a luxury project?
For substantial projects, professional design is particularly valuable because it allows the complete landscape to be resolved before expensive construction begins.
Can a luxury garden be built in phases?
Yes, although the complete design should ideally be developed first.
Can Kirman Design design and build a luxury garden?
For suitable projects, luxury garden ideas can be developed into a complete scheme and delivered through our Garden Design & Build service.
The Best Luxury Garden Ideas Are About Restraint as Much as Addition
Luxury garden design is not about asking:
What else can we add?
It is often about asking:
What does the garden genuinely need?
A beautiful garden might contain:
one exceptional terrace
rather than three average ones.
It might use:
three carefully positioned specimen trees
rather than dozens of unrelated plants.
It might include:
one beautifully integrated outdoor room
rather than several competing structures.
The:
materials should feel intentional.
The:
planting should feel generous.
The:
trees should create scale.
The:
lighting should create atmosphere.
The:
privacy should protect the important spaces.
And:
the whole garden should feel connected to the house and its setting.
That is the difference between:
a garden containing luxury products
and:
a genuinely luxurious landscape.
At Kirman Design, we approach luxury garden design by combining:
architecture + landscape structure + outdoor living + mature planting + bespoke detail + high-quality construction.
If you are looking for luxury garden ideas for a property in Lancashire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, the Ribble Valley or elsewhere across North West England, use luxury as a measure of quality, integration and experience rather than simply the number or cost of features included.
