The new range of fabrics and materials suitable for outdoor use has provided the opportunity to furnish the outdoor space with a new level of sophistication. This enhanced use of the outdoors has given rise to a new emphasis upon the role of lighting in the garden. To be a sanctuary from the outside world the garden should provide fragrance, sound (whether through the rustling of grasses or the sound of a fountain) and tactility. The walls can be clothed in greenery to provide a sense of enclosure while the floor is designed for year-round access.