size but also in the back right-
hand corner of the garden. The
views from the house which had
been acknowledge as hugely
important meant the style of the
interior should play a large part
in design choice for the exterior.
Internal grey wood effect tiles,
minimal handless grey kitchen,
large grey L shaped sofa
comprised the areas directly
adjoining the house and it was
discussed that the exterior might
follow suit.
The levels of the interior floor
at the base of the new doors
meant there was a drop down
into the garden and it was a key
consideration whether to step
straight into the garden or to
have some sort of terrace.
Additionally both fences were
shot and the first fence between
the neighbours garden needed
replacing and the street side
fence the same allowing for
access, privacy and security.
The two clients were in
friendly dispute about whether
the garden should be low
maintenance and bold with
regards to planting design or if
it should be more planterly and
softer, with a more traditional
feel.
The husband loved garden
lighting and was very keen to
have as much as economically
and visually possible. It was
agreed that this would enhance
the views all year round from the
inside.
Overall a open plan stylish
and modern family garden was
the preferred type of design
required.
Design brief solution
The boundaries were our first
consideration, I wanted to use
a style of fence that was both
traditional and contemporary
and tied in with the style of the
Victorian town house and its
new modern conversation.
A traditional tongue and grove
panel was opted for with
contemporary slatted trellis
painted in a complimentary
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