A lush pocket garden

A small space is an opportunity to be bold, and this was my chosen approach when designing the outdoor area for this private guest accommodation.
It needed to serve two primary purposes: somewhere to sit when watching the sun rise above the surrounding fields, and a private space to eat al fresco on a hot summer evening. Playful terrazzo-effect tiles and a weathered woven steel screen are the standout features, but the planting brings the scheme together. The lush and highly textured mix of shade-loving plants contrasts beautifully against the characterful old bricks.