Family Garden, Harpenden

This large family garden needed renovating. It contained beautiful mature oak trees but also a jumble of overgrown and past-their-best shrubs. A terrace leads from the house to a seating area on the sunny side of the garden. Two oval lawns are woven together with curving paths and sweeps of planting. On one side, a woodland garden; on the other the sunny dining and relaxing area. Granite, hardwood timber and…

Copper Courtyard

This jewel of a courtyard is a tranquil haven for relaxing - and also provides a beautiful backdrop with framed views from the kitchen. The central feature is a fish pond with a copper water feature. A curved laminated Ipe bench flows from one side of the courtyard to the other, bisected by the pond. The timber adds warmth to the space, while the Venetian plastered walls and porcelain paving…

Contemporary Curves Garden in Camden, London - stone horse garden statue

Contemporary Curves Garden, Camden

This shady London garden was brought back to life with light stone paving and splashes of colour. The garden follows the architectural curves of the house. The basement terrace combines steps and seating with vibrant walls. A flowing path widens and narrows leading to a lawned area with curving bench. A terrace catches the morning sun. The water feature adds rippled light to the space, and planting tumbles over the…