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Odd shaped new build
Before
The garden was an awkward shape with a small patio area and lots of poor-quality grass sloping in different directions. The garden did not fit with the new-build’s smart interior and had little function or purpose. The clients had moved from a city flat and this was their first garden, so they wanted to invest in creating a place to entertain and enjoy being in.
An odd alcove area was behind next door’s garage and another space by the kitchen door, which was used for storing bins.
After
The design was set perpendicular to the house, disguising the awkward shape. The utility slabs were replaced with porcelain paving, extending across the full width of the house, creating more flexible space for seating and linking to the modern style inside the house. The slope towards the curved wall was masked by installing a deck, flush with the porcelain paving, and planting along the edge.
High quality turf replaced the previous grass and was laid over fresh graded topsoil to help it establish. A mix of evergreen and deciduous shrubs, small trees and grasses create year-round interest and structure to this modern garden. As they grow and develop, they will soften the edges and help to blur the walls and fences.
The odd alcove was the ideal place to site a good-sized shed, with a sloped path for easy access and extra detailing make a subtle feature.
Paving also extended around the side of the house, along with triangular beds, forming a more welcoming and usable space which feels larger than before.
The detailing of smooth porcelain with the flush, textured deck, planting and lush grass is beautiful, yet subtle. It adds to the quality of the finish without being overpowering.
