This new build home in New Romney is a great size but the owner had no idea how to make the most of it and link the area to the rear of the garage. The angles made the garden feel much smaller than it actually was. I have a style survey which I go through […]
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Before When I first met the family, who were extending this home in Chislehurst, they were concerned about being overlooked and the views from their new home of this oddly shaped garden. Being a corner plot the boundaries are overlooked by properties from 2 sides. They were well into the process of transforming their home
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When Julie and Bob moved into their new build home a large part of the draw was the size of the garden. Having left an established garden, they knew that the garden was an important space for them. Like most new homes the garden was a blank canvas, mainly lawn with a token small patio.
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Before This Kent village garden was mainly lawn with shrubs in the borders that surrounded it. Being south facing, the patio at the back of the house was a sun trap but also sometimes too hot. The client wanted a more cottage style garden and to reinvigorate the feel of the garden. As this is
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Absolutely love working with Catriona. She’s brought fantastic ideas to our project and has a very thoughtful approach to design to ensure it is functional too. Our garden is a complete turnaround situation and has taken a while to think through the right design, but Catriona has been incredibly patient throughout the process. Catriona challenges
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If you have ever been to view a house that has a very particular style has it put you off. Some folks will see this as a lot of work and be put off. Now a can of paint is a little easier to wield than changing a patio in a garden or changing the
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Having a well-designed connection between your house and garden can elevate your home, improve the appeal of the whole property and give a sense of place. The following elements are some to consider and design into your scheme. Connection to Nature The amazing privilege of having an outside space is the opportunity to have your
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I was listening to a designer talk about the differences in being a designer and a problem solver and it really resonated. I hadn’t had the realisation that my background had affected my design style so much, and how it makes my style of design different. I studied Engineering at the University of Aberdeen, the
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Before My client had moved to this new build home on the outskirts of the village of Hernhill in Kent. It’s a good size garden with views looking out onto the fruit trees behind. As with all newbuilds there was a small patio and the rest of the garden was mainly laid to lawn. My
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