Terraced House

This substantial Victorian terraced house in Margate is being fully renovated by new owners. The kitchen & dining room have been knocked through with the addition of bi-fold patio doors out to the garden.

My clients wanted the garden to feel like an extension of their home.

The brief.

Create an outside space for relaxing and entertaining at the weekends and during the summer months. Ensure the garden complements new interior design finishes in terms of materials, colour & texture. My clients are happy to undertake a moderate level of gardening once everything has been planted but expressed a preference for relatively low maintenance plants.

The wish list:

A rear dining terrace adjacent to new bi-fold doors off the kitchen/diner

New paving in the side return and new planting beds

A space under the existing Fig tree for an outdoor sofa and chairs

An area for entertaining at the bottom of the garden including a new shed/home office, hot tub and relaxation zone

A lighting scheme to create atmosphere in the evenings (avoiding unnecessary light pollution)

Retention & maintenance of the two largest trees closest to the house

Removal of x2 smaller trees on the LHS of the garden

A dry garden planting scheme including shrubs, grasses and perennials for summer interest