CONTEMPORARY
TOOTING GARDEN
The brief for this South West London family garden was Good teamwork helped along by fair weather allowed for a
to provide a space for dining and relaxation that reflected smooth and successful project.
the contemporary nature of the new house extension and
maximise the size of the garden, while making good use of
the sunny areas at various times of the day. The resulting
garden does that perfectly and is a great example of urban
chic.
The garden designer, Shelley Hugh-Jones, worked closely
with the architect and clients ensuring that the internal
and external spaces complemented each other. Materials
such as polished concrete, London stock brick, and timber
were repeated both inside and out. A major consideration
was to reflect the planting scheme and lighting with the
house décor.
Belderbos Landscapes landscaped the garden. The side
entrance aided the construction and planting as materials
did not have to go through the house.
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The garden is landscaped over two levels; the change in
level is highlighted with a band of pebble tiles that are lit
up at night.
Cantilevered, timber seating wraps around a gas fire-
pit on one side and a small lawn bordered by clipped
Pittosporum tenuifolium and Hydrangea paniculata ‘Little
Lime’ is behind the seating. A large dining table is housed
on the opposite side.
The main focus is the dramatic black pebble sculpture
‘Dark Planet’ by David Harber nestled amongst
Polystichum polyblepharum, Euphorbia robbiae,
Pachysandra terminalis and Anemone ‘Honorine Jobert’.
At dusk, light permeates through the fissures between the
stones adding drama to the whole scheme.