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A Garden of Calm and Structure

Modern garden design with structured paving, pergola seating area, and layered planting including an olive tree in raised planters, creating a calm, elegant outdoor space

About the project

A lAYERED GARDEN FOR EVERYDAY LIVING

This garden was designed to create a refined yet welcoming outdoor space, balancing strong structure with soft, layered planting. The design introduces a clear sense of order and flow, while remaining relaxed and practical for everyday use, complementing the architecture of the home without feeling overly formal.

Defined pathways guide movement through a series of connected garden spaces, creating distinct areas for seating, entertaining and enjoying views back towards the house. Carefully positioned trees and structural elements introduce height and rhythm, adding focal interest and helping to shape the garden as a sequence of outdoor rooms.

Planting is central to the design, combining evergreen structure with seasonal interest to ensure the garden feels engaging throughout the year. A considered mix of shrubs, perennials and ornamental grasses brings texture, movement and subtle shifts in colour as the seasons change.

Delivered as a complete virtual garden design, the scheme provides a clear and practical framework that can be implemented over time, allowing the garden to mature gracefully into a timeless and well-balanced space.

Contemporary garden layout with geometric paving, gravel pathways, raised planting beds and integrated seating, designed to create structure, calm and usable outdoor living space

Modern garden dining area with pergola, large outdoor table, porcelain paving, gravel pathways and contemporary planters, designed for relaxed entertaining and everyday use.

Modern garden design with outdoor kitchen, paved entertaining terrace, gravel pathways and structured planting, creating a practical and elegant space for dining and socialising.

Contemporary garden layout with raised planter trees, stepping stone pathways, outdoor bar seating and gravel surfaces, creating a structured yet relaxed entertaining space.

“Carly completely understood what I wanted from the very start and delivered a beautifully considered garden design that feels calm, elegant and perfectly suited to how we live’’

EMMA HUGHES