Landscape & Urban Design Issue 31 2018 | Page 56

“The limited space in cities is an issue, so designing gardens in London is in some ways the most challenging and, at the same time, most satisfying,” says Charlotte. “Small town spaces require huge attention to detail – accurate dimensions and design, carefully chosen colours and materials and plants which provide year round interest – if any of these elements are left out, a small garden or terrace will simply not work.” “Our aim is to reflect as closely as possible the styling, decoration and colour palette of the client’s home so that there is a strong visual relationship between the inside and outside spaces.,” says Charlotte. “We regularly work closely with architects and interior designers to ensure that this is achieved.”“ My advice is always to keep it 56 Our aim is to reflect as closely as possible the styling, decoration and colour palette of the client’s home so that there is a strong visual relationship between the inside and outside spaces. simple. Keep both the palette of materials and the planting scheme simple. Less is more when it comes to garden design.” Charlotte is a registered member of the Society of Garden Designers (SGD) and has won several industry awards for her garden designs and lighting schemes. She is also a mentor on the SGD’s Mentoring Scheme, and gives talks and speeches across the country and overseas, as well as lecturing regularly at Inchbald School of Design in London.