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Planning a small inner city garden

The White Approach

8 years ago

I'm looking for ideas for a low maintenance, smallish garden in Devon. We live in a 1930s art deco house. We would love something stylish but affordable. Ay advice or ideas please ?

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minnie101
8 years ago
Hi Karen. I can see you like scandi style and White so why not bring the inside out in your case? It would help if you can provide a pic, dimensions, soil type and orientation for design and planting ideas. I would consider something simple in design though using a scandi colour palette and perhaps blonde wood for decking. Lighting is key and I'm sure you'll be able to find some scandi style exterior lights along with furniture. If budget permits maybe add an outdoor fire or maybe a wood clad ŵall if you have one to clad! I've attached a pic from marnie lewis designs for inspiration only as this would be costly! The White gravel in parts would keep costs down though
minnie101
8 years ago
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