Garden design Bristol, Somerset & London
Garden for Regency townhouse in London, with space for family dining, summerhouse and children's play. Designed alongside architect's plans for a new extension, opening up the connection between house and garden. 

Rear garden

Planted December 2020; photos taken June 2021.

Concept plan & elevations

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Outline plan
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Sketch impression of seating area with firepit table
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Sections & elevations

Key Features

  • The formal linework and pale colouring of the paving reflects the elegance of the Regency townhouse
  • The overall formality is softened by naturalistic planting that feels widish but managed
  • The patio flows out seamlessly from the house via sliding doors
  • Easy access from first floor sun terrace, with the architecture softened by planting in custom-made containers to match the colours and textures of the main garden
  • Permanent seating looks good all year round, with and without cushions. It provides a focal point for family gatherings, with privacy enabled by building it into the 1.2m level change
  • Pleasing journey to Summerhouse, which is currently a place of work
  • The planting has structure and colour all year round with shrubs and evergreen perennials; the palette is limited for elegance and harmonises with the interior. Species were chosen to enable repetition throughout the garden from deep and partial shade to full sun
  • Open lawn for play, and an attractive breathing space amongst the planting and hard landscaping.