Photo of a large contemporary formal garden seating in London with natural stone paving.

Martin Staffler, Gartenfotografie
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary partial sun garden seating in Nuremberg with a potted garden and decking.

Design ideas for a classic back formal garden seating in Other with a garden path and decking.

Inspiration for a contemporary garden seating in Surrey with a raised bed.

This is an example of a contemporary garden in Sydney.

This project involved a complete back to brick refurbishment and 100 metre square enlargement of this Fulham terraced house. The property had not been modernised in 50 years and the practice managed the project from initial design, through planning, tender, construction and fit out. The kitchen was extended to the side and rear in order to create an enormous 45 square metre room where children could play, adults could cook and the whole family could be together. This allowed the formality of the front rooms to be preserved as ‘toy free’, with a grand entrance hall exemplified by the Georgian circular hall table, enclosed drawing room and limestone fireplaces to cater for the parents once little ones were asleep. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms were carved into the upstairs to include a decadent master bedroom with walk through wardrobes and master en-suite. Element 7 flooring, 18th century antiques and Colefax & Fowler furnishings are combined elegantly with collected art pieces and personal family mementos. Stats & Fittings: Triple Glazing, Full U/F Heating, Integrated Sonos, CAT 6 Cabling, LED Lighting, Farrow & Ball, Neptune, Element 7, Stone Age, Nina Burgess Carpets, Neptune Kitchen, Lefroy Brooks, Miele, Alternative Bathrooms, English Fireplaces of Distinction

Transforming a small, steeply sloped back garden into a functional and inviting space came with its own set of unique challenges. Careful terracing was required to create a balanced, accessible layout, while the design needed to maximise usable space by incorporating multiple sitting areas. The result is a stunning garden oasis that feels expansive and harmonious. To achieve this, the design team employed a diagonal layout grid, where each partition sits at a different level, creating a dynamic sense of depth and openness. The largest sitting area, located at the bottom of the slope, is a porcelain-paved patio seamlessly connected to the back entrance of the house. Midway up the terrace, a cosy lounging area offers a more secluded retreat, while the top level features a practical utility drying area. These levels are connected by sculptural steps crafted from staggered hardwood and metal mesh platforms, blending functionality with artistic flair. Lush evergreen planting adds softness to the structured design, creating an almost tropical atmosphere. The planting scheme enhances the garden's year-round appeal, providing a vibrant and tranquil backdrop that contrasts beautifully with the clean lines of the hardscaping. This thoughtfully designed garden demonstrates how even challenging terrain can be transformed into a versatile and aesthetically pleasing outdoor space.

Jenny Bloom
This is an example of a traditional back garden seating in London.

Photo of an expansive traditional sloped partial sun garden seating for summer in Hanover.

Photo by: Amy Scaife
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back garden seating in London with a potted garden and decking.

Garden lawn and trimmed trees
Design ideas for a traditional back formal full sun garden in Other with a garden path and natural stone paving.

all claudia de yong- long view of meandering brick path leads to a greenhouse, it is planted on one side with hornbeam hedge and the other a bed against wall of house is edged in buxux, with thyme, heuchera palace purple, astrantia, luzula nivea and various climbers

Denise Cadwallader
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back partial sun garden seating for summer in London.

The rear garden was re-designed by Justin Greer as part of the project and was largely implemented by the principal contractor. It turned-out to be quite a major landscaping exercise, and included the creation of different levels and much-improved connections with the house via new steps and terraces. Photographer: Nick Smith

Large classic courtyard formal full sun garden seating for summer in Glasgow with natural stone paving and a stone fence.

Design ideas for a front garden seating in Hamburg with a garden path and natural stone paving.

Le jardin métamorphosé. La fontaine sera réalisée, plus tard, par la propriétaire
Medium sized classic back full sun garden seating in Paris with gravel and a garden path.

Medium sized classic fully shaded garden seating for summer in Frankfurt with natural stone paving.

Jo Fenton
Medium sized classic back formal garden seating for summer in London with a garden path and concrete paving.