Hove, East Sussex

Hove, East Sussex Arts and Crafts design meets the 21st Century in this garden. Working very closely with the client and several specialist makers resulted in an exciting, vibrant garden that packs a punch. This large sloping, seaside garden with an underused swimming pool was transformed into various outdoor rooms each with a different planting … Read More

Chelsea, London

Chelsea, London This chic city garden provides a cool and elegant space for entertaining. An awkwardly shaped, shady garden has been transformed into a split-level design, which pivots around a set of architectural steps. The steps also provide informal seating, wrapped around a striking water feature where water trickles over a large slate cube. The … Read More

Chiswick, London

Chiswick, London A sunny south-facing garden in Chiswick links seamlessly with the elegant, contemporary kitchen extension using French limestone. Textural planting softens the lines and provides a year-round pastel palette. A bespoke wall-mounted water feature acts as a focal point from the kitchen, while cleverly concealing a storage area.

Kew, London

Kew, London The design for a tiny riverside garden in Kew was inspired by the client’s home in the Far East. Sensual sculpture intermingles with exotic planting to create an intimate outdoor room. A contemporary, wooden fence encloses the garden and features a cleverly concealed gate. A bleak driveway was transformed into a lush front … Read More

East Molesey, Surrey

East Molesey, Surrey Modern materials and elegant sculpture dominate this pocket-sized garden, which was included in the third series of BBC-tv’s Small Town Gardens. Fabric-like steel mesh screens interlaced with bamboo provide screening from the outside world. The sound and movement of water, essential in every garden, completes this urban sanctuary. ‘Falling Water’, the famous … Read More

Brighton, East Sussex

Brighton, East Sussex This was featured in the second series of BBC-tv’s Small Town Gardens. The tiny plot was transformed to satisfy the needs of two very different individuals, offering not only a quiet contemplative area but also an exciting party space. The design was inspired by the artwork of Ben Nicholson. Concealed lighting transforms … Read More

Camberwell, London

Camberwell, London A sense of unity and harmony is achieved by linking the design of the garden with the industrial-style of this architect’s house. Bold architectural plants accentuate the dramatic effect when combined with materials such as steel, slate and concrete. A smooth-rendered wall acts as a subtle backdrop and a small raised deck provides … Read More

Wimbledon, London

Wimbledon, London Moss, sempervivums and grasses merge with slate to produce an unusual and inviting front garden. A bold, reflective rill surrounds the tiny rear garden creating a secluded island area. Lush New Zealand plants have been selected to remind the owner of her home, while tumbling water completes the tranquil setting. Enclosed by a … Read More