Creating an urban oasis

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case studies

Transforming a city garden into a calming retreat

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ELLE Decoration - UK Magazine

THESE PROJECTS SHOW HOW EXPERIMENTAL YOU CAN BE WITH AN ADDITION EVEN IN A SMALLER PLOT – PREPARE TO BE INSPIRED

Re-planning their garden in tandem with building a new extension helped Adam and Irenie Cossey create a flexible outdoor space for all the family

FACED WITH AN UNINSPIRING SPACE, NICOLA SET TO WORK TRANSFORMING IT TO CREATE A GARDEN PACKED WITH LIFE, COLOUR AND COMFY SEATING

Alasdair and Philippa Beaumont weren’t going to let a tiny plot stop them having the garden of their dreams

The Smiths made their garden more usable by dividing it into split-level spaces, each with its own look, feel and purpose

Arbours and pergolas are design tools that help frame, envelop, shade and shelter – they really are exceptional at elevating our green spaces

THESE PROJECTS SHOW HOW EXPERIMENTAL YOU CAN BE WITH AN ADDITION EVEN IN A SMALLER PLOT – PREPARE TO BE INSPIRED

Re-planning their garden in tandem with building a new extension helped Adam and Irenie Cossey create a flexible outdoor space for all the family

FACED WITH AN UNINSPIRING SPACE, NICOLA SET TO WORK TRANSFORMING IT TO CREATE A GARDEN PACKED WITH LIFE, COLOUR AND COMFY SEATING

Alasdair and Philippa Beaumont weren’t going to let a tiny plot stop them having the garden of their dreams

The Smiths made their garden more usable by dividing it into split-level spaces, each with its own look, feel and purpose

Arbours and pergolas are design tools that help frame, envelop, shade and shelter – they really are exceptional at elevating our green spaces