Modern Garden, Hampstead

The front garden and driveway are landscaped in seamless detail with sophisticated blue-grey granite. Rich planting smoothes and softens the space. A ‘black planet‘ puddlestone sculpture makes a bold statement. After dark, light permeates the stones from within, illuminating the planet’s core to dramatic effect. The back garden is for entertaining and relaxing with outdoor sofas and a sleek kitchen. Smooth York stone pavers flow through the spaces, connecting the…

Modern Cottage Garden, London

The unusual shape of this urban cottage garden called for some creative design solutions. An oval lawn was designed to maximise the space for the children to play on. The path hugs the edge of the lawn leading to the garden office, which makes good use of the triangular corner of the garden. Carefully positioned trees provide a sense of privacy and seclusion. Brick walls lend support to climbing clematis,…

beautiful family garden in Hertfordshire

Family Garden, Hertfordshire

This contemporary family garden combines the family play essentials with a garden to give pleasure throughout the seasons. The garden consists of three levels with steps leading from one to another. An oval lawn sits at the centre, providing the space needed to balance the planting and is a great place for games. On each side side of the garden paths leading through luxurious planting which creates secret passages including…

Contemporary Town Garden

This is a modern family garden. Folding/sliding doors open up the entire width of the house to a limestone garden terrace. The client wished to create spaces for entertaining and relaxing and to enhance the views from the new rear extension. The garden is divided into two geometric lawns, one circular and one square, edged with stone and separated by a low offset wall – also designed for sitting. A…

Contemporary Garden in Hertfordshire - path to seating

Contemporary Garden, Hertfordshire

Sunken seating and an Alan Wilson water sculpture bring dramatic year round effect, in a garden where the client was seeking something different from the traditional lawn and borders. Wide granite steps lead to a winding path flowing past gentle, fragrant planting. Halfway down the garden is a sunken curved seating area with a welcoming fire-pit. At the end of the path lies a dining terrace and contemporary garden studio.