Tiny Garden design help
my terrace garden is tiny and low walls to left and retaining wall at the bottom. I’ve made a start.. Stripped It back, moved a pagoda into corner (not finished) and built a rather unsteady raised bed. i thought about a circular brick patio in middle.
my big issue is the right side! Do I have another raised bed, have it curved or straight!?
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Caroline Murphy
3 years agoRelated Discussions
Need help with patio and garden design please
Comments (14)Hi there,potentially a great project.You have a superb blank canvas from which to create a landscape. Freshscaped will be able to assist you,I am sure. Meanwhile,if you seek inspiration.....have a look on my website under Portfolio sections; Landscaping and Poolhouses. A recently completed job in Kent where we added woodland,a stream,wild meadow, an eco office,and a superb Marston & Langinger orangery type building. I would be more than happy to put forward some ideas that Freshscaped could develop, or indeed assist with any Interior Renovations you may be doing also. I am based in Surrey,and work in London & the home counties. Best of luck,and do drop me a line if I can be of any inspiration to you. www.bellawhiteleyinteriors.co.uk...See MoreHelp me re-design my tiny garden!
Comments (13)I thought that shed looked ideal plus you can do all sorts of things with them, add a window, add a log store to the side, and paint in any colour. Cheaper alternative for paving is gravel and like you said bark chippings, I find the crunch of gravel more satisfying to walk on tho....See MoreTiny garden - design tips needed!
Comments (8)I recommend you read the recent Houzz article '7 Essential Rules for Planning a Small Garden'. It gives some really good advice. http://houzz.co.uk/s/m=7/u=L2lkZWFib29rcy8xMDU3Mjc1NTUvbGlzdC83LWVzc2VudGlhbC1ydWxlcy1mb3ItcGxhbm5pbmctYS1zbWFsbC1nYXJkZW4= The attached photo might give you a little bit of inspiration around your idea for a circular lawn. I think the tropical feel might work using UK hardy plants on the sunny side of your garden. Try complimenting the planting with ferns, heucheras, etc on the shady side. There is loads of advice on the RHS website if you need to increase your knowledge around what will grow where. Good luck with your project....See MoreDesign help re super tiny bathroom
Comments (12)Hi You need to check re soil pipe - my opinion is that it is best to keep the WC as close to the soil pipe as possible to avoid unnecessary problems. You may want to opt for a free standing bath which would add glamour to the room - you can find various sizes (see link below just for an idea) https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/1650-x-750-luxury-modern-double-ended-curved-freestanding-bath Or Back to wall 1500x750 https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/orion-1500-x-750mm-small-back-to-wall-modern-square-bath?campaign=googlebase&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqIDjyp7Z3gIVVOJ3Ch1BiQfcEAQYBCABEgLdzfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds An Offset bath may allow some more flexiblity in the room as the space is rather tight. See https://www.heatandplumb.com/acatalog/carron-quantum-spacesaver-offset-bath-1700mm-750mm-left-handed-5mm-acrylic-q4-02179?utm_source=google&utm_medium=Shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwerA-Z_Z3gIVyeR3Ch0ZdQQSEAQYBSABEgKlufD_BwE and https://www.heatandplumb.com/acatalog/cleargreen-ecocurve-shower-bath-1700mm-r16?utm_source=google&utm_medium=Shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_9fLuKLZ3gIVS1XTCh2H3gcNEAkYDSABEgLGa_D_BwE A Slimline vanity or floating shelf with a narrow but long basin could be an option https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/valencia-995mm-black-ash-wall-hung-basin-unit?campaign=googlebase&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwb6Fn6PZ3gIVWOJ3Ch0mGwqEEAQYAiABEgIJa_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds You have to find a compact wall hung WC to ensure that there's as much room as possible. I have done two sketches - and have specifically kept away from putting the bath under the window due to soil pipe. I have proposed that you open the door outwards or maybe consider changing to a folding door as per images below If you need any further advise my design practice can help you....See More
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3 years agoCaroline Murphy
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Sonia
3 years agoCaroline Murphy
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3 years agoHi, love the stone walls. I’m not sure you need those wobbly raised beds. I would create a seating area with some paving and leave flower borders around it. If you’re going to use bricks, you really need to use proper brick pavers as they are frost hardy. You can get concrete or clay ones. If you use house bricks they are not for floors and the frost and water will make them eventually crumble. Then you can leave the borders around the terrace the same level as the patio.
I also think a retractable washing line would be great so it can be reeled back into the container when not in use.
You can get sandstone circles for about £400 as below and they may be a good idea if budget allows.
Caroline Murphy
3 years ago
rachelmidlands
3 years agoHi. I like the stone as well, gives it a natural cottagey look. A circle would look good. I also think paving in a random pattern would also look nice especially if you infill the edges with cobbles or gravel (see pics below.) Once the beds are planted up and they’ve grown a bit you won’t notice the rough edges so much so doesn’t have to be perfect. I think a large splash of bold colour somewhere would look good, perhaps the pergola or a large Painted plant pot, seat cushions etc. Some inspo pics:
Caroline Murphy thanked rachelmidlandsrachelmidlands
3 years agoI doodled on one of your photos 🙂. I slightly changed the shape of the right bed so it’s more like a horseshoe shape and blue circle is a feature of some sort...plant pot, mirror, seat, water feature, whatever really.
Caroline Murphy
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