Our client’s garden was bereft of any interest, other than a large shed at the end of the garden, and a small patio outside the house. An unattractive stand of conifers dominated one side of the garden, and overpowered the space. These two areas were linked using a bold design of interlinking circles, with a cobbled path snaking its’ way down the garden to create a feeling of greater width and depth. A dry stone wall sets off the patio, and frames the entrance into the main part of the garden. A feature pot is set on a plinth at the bottom end of the garden, where it is visible from the house. The planting is colourful and interesting, with box balls used to reinforce the circular theme. The conifers have been removed and replaced with attractive ornamental trees that will provide more year round interest

View from the bench, a protected spot surrounded by foliage.
Medium sized rustic back partial sun garden for summer with mulch.

Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front driveway garden in Madrid with a garden path.

David Butler
Design ideas for a large rustic wine cellar in Surrey with concrete flooring and storage racks.

Design ideas for a large and beige rustic two floor detached house in Nancy with wood cladding, a mansard roof and a tiled roof.

Inspiration for a large rustic back driveway garden.

This rustic board and batten home is tucked into a valley in a leafy Auckland suburb within walking distance to the sea. The split level house sat awkwardly on the site and was surrounded by an assorted collection of shrubs. There was also a problematic area directly under the boardwalk entry to the house. On the plus side, mature hedging gave good privacy from the road and neighbouring houses. The owners wished for a simpler, less cluttered feeling garden in which there house would sit comfortably. Romantic cottage style plantings were desired, with pollinator plants as a feature, as well as a formal rose garden, multiple options for seating and a large vegetable garden and utility area. As the site had some changes in level, most of the new layout was created using retaining walls. This also allowed for the addition of new soil to improve the existing coastal soil. As the property is in a natural valley, the garden is sheltered from coastal winds. The awkward area under the entry boardwalk was transformed into a romantic sheltered seating area for two. The boundary hedges and several mature trees were kept and new plantings were designed to link everything together. Where possible, low maintenance plants were selected and low hedging also provides structure. The owners have now completed stage one of the project - the entry and driveway areas - and will begin work on stage two - vegetable and rose gardens - next autumn. Dee McQuillan

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Large rustic master bedroom in Lyon with white walls and light hardwood flooring.

Jenny Bloom Garden Design
Photo of a medium sized rustic back garden in London.

Biolago balneabile con piante acquatiche Natural swimming pool
Inspiration for a large rustic courtyard private and custom shaped natural swimming pool in Bologna with natural stone paving.

Sitting area with pergola. The pergola has been planted with wisteria, a particular favourite of the client, which over the next few years will cover the structure.

Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back patio with a pergola.

This is an example of a medium sized rustic front formal partial sun garden for summer in Gothenburg with a pond and gravel.

This is an example of a medium sized and white rustic house exterior with three floors, mixed cladding and a pitched roof.

Large and beige rustic two floor detached house in Nancy with wood cladding, a mansard roof and a tiled roof.

Alentorn i Alentorn Arquitectes, SLP
Medium sized rustic conservatory.

Design ideas for a large rustic home in Montreal.

Photo of a medium sized and beige rustic bungalow house exterior with stone cladding and a pitched roof.

Design ideas for a large rustic two floor detached house with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.