Twickenham, TW1

Brief:

Transform from a soulless paved patio to a green and harmonious outdoor space. This young family required a simple, organised space, with neat, pretty evergreen planting with low maintenance key for their hectic schedules.

Solution:

Firstly, we removed all the concrete paving. We then clad the unattractive neighbouring fence with horizontal-slatted, black-stained timber, which now screens three sides. A simple raised planter wraps around an artificial lawn. Sawn sandstone leads from the hardwood deck, which is set at the same level as the day room indoors, to help the flow and connection with the indoors. The garden has points of interest like a wall-mounted water feature, subtle lighting, and a patio heater, allowing evenings to be spent entertaining and enjoying.

Features:

• Atmospheric lighting
• Wall-mounted water feature
• Attention to the boundaries inevitably enhances such a small space
• This garden is transformed at night with subtle lighting, and a patio heater extends the enjoyment of the space beyond hours of daylight
• The use of a geometric layout and repetition of materials helps coordinate the space