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Period property in St Neots
The Design brief was to create a light, contemporary space for a professional couple living in a period property in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. They wanted a space to entertain friends that wouldn't need a great deal of maintenance, with space to grow as a family and the surprise of a secret garden! What brought me the most satisfaction with this project is that both clients had different ideas about the garden layout, one liked the idea of winding pathways, whereas the other much preferred clean, contemporary lines. It has been so pleasing to help bring both sets of ideas together in this design. Both clients were delighted with the outcome.
Small town centre garden
The brief was to create a contemporary garden with low maintenance planting and a variety of seating. The couple wanted a garden office, so I combined the garden room with an attached gazebo for covered seating. The building has a green roof to encourage wildlife and also to improve the aesthetic from the rear bedroom windows. In addition, they have a lean-to pergola for private dining and an exposed patio for sunbathing. The lines are simple and contemporary, with the borders consisting of low maintenance perennials, grasses and evergreen shrubs, with a smattering of small, deciduous trees for seasonal interest.
Family garden near park
Design for a family garden in which the client requested a contemporary space with curved lines. They wanted a lawn for their children to play and a multifunctional area for both a fire pit, and a temporary pool in the summer. There was a special emphasis on outdoor cooking and entertaining. The planting needed to be colourful and vibrant to make use of the large bi-fold doors and windows.
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The design brief: A modern, natural space with a social feel, to be enjoyed year-round.The combination of sensitively placed hard landscaping, soft planting borders and gentle lighting will help blend indoor comfort, with outdoor living."
Minimalist, low maintenance garden in Hartford
The client wanted a simple layout with low maintenance planting and hard landscaping.
With varying degrees of sun and shade throughout the day, we were able to put together a Japanese inspired planting plan with year-round interest, that was safe for their pedigree cats and straightforward for them to look after.
The result is a cool, contemporary space, that is both minimal, yet natural.
