Sloping Front Garden
A front garden with a steep gradient and steps leading up to the front door needed to be remodelled to accommodate a family wheelchair user. The solution needed to be sympathetic to the period property and fulfil all the other requirements of a busy working family. Flat paved platforms were established at the top and bottom and the gradient minimised, … Read More
City Front Garden
The front garden of this Edwardian property required a complete renovation. An old and leaning privet hedge had undermined the front brick wall pulling it over as it toppled forward; this was the catalyst for our clients to take the initiative and address their unloved garden space. The front garden was seriously compromising the curb appeal of the property, the tarmac … Read More
Formal Front Garden
A previously neglected and unutilised front garden was completely re-landscaped to create a formal, decorative frontage to a substantial Clifton residence. Slightly elevated from street level with no housing opposite, the garden enjoys a rare feeling of privacy and seclusion for its city centre location. A generous entrance, framed by a purposed designed arch leads to the destination point of … Read More
Bristol Front Garden
A new front entrance porch plus an additional storey to this large Victorian property resulted in significant internal alterations and a requirement to remodel the front garden for aesthetic and access requirements. The driveway was widened and an area in front of the new porch and lower ground floor window excavated to negate the need for steps. This created the … Read More
Urban Oasis
A small city back garden on two levels required remodelling to accommodate a new rear extension. Although the footprint of the extension wasn’t large, the impact on the garden was significant. The existing garden had served the family well, but the now children had grown up the garden needed to serve a different purpose. The design solution moves the focus … Read More
Children’s Nursery
Take a look at the complete front garden overhaul we carried out at Rydal Day Nursery in Clevedon. With the children being under 4 years old, an importance was placed on functionality and easy maintenance of the garden. Artificial grass was laid and a fence was installed for the safety of the children. A water feature was also included in … Read More
Front Garden & Double Drive
The front garden of this detached property faces south so is much the best place to sit on a summer’s day. A deep limestone terrace bordered by a low wall and large arch defines the space and offers some separation from the rest of the garden. The mature trees and hedging to the front boundary provide privacy from the roadside … Read More
Entrance Courtyard
This narrow courtyard garden opens off the most frequently used property entrance and forms a vital link between the front and back gardens. Previously designed and landscaped 10 years ago, our client was keen to repeat some of the elements of the previous scheme but to re-invent them to resolve the apparent design and construction issues. The pebble mosaics of … Read More
Contemporary Country Garden
“Outerspace designed and landscaped both our front and back gardens over a period of two years. Both Terrey, Conrad and the team, were absolutely fabulous to deal with in every way. Conrad and the team delivered Terrey’s designs down to the smallest details and were very professional, friendly and a delight to deal with. They worked methodically, with incredible attention … Read More
Small Courtyard Garden
This small but intimate courtyard was the only private outdoor space available to our clients. The existing space was difficult to maintain with algae covered walls and paving in winter and a mass of accumulated pots and planters. Privacy was also compromised by an adjacent development, so additional screening was required without sacrifice to natural light. Our aim was to create … Read More
Large Private Garden
This project combines the introduction of some new features with editing existing elements to create a garden with completely new look and feel. A large expanse of poorly drained concrete marred the key views from the house and disrupted the flow of the garden. Privacy gaps along the boundaries also needed to be addressed. The design solution creates greater access … Read More
Clifton Courtyard
Small spaces often demand resourceful design solutions, within this compact courtyard we managed to combine a number of elements whilst still maintaining a feeling of open space. The courtyard is the only private outdoor space for a Georgian town house and despite its period setting, our client was keen to create a contemporary feel. This was achieved with clean lines … Read More
Contemporary Koi Pond
A 1960’s property with an established mature garden was the setting for this ambitious contemporary project. The Koi pond forms a bold and dramatic centre piece for the garden terrace and an enticing view from the rear of the house. The choice of materials is deliberately monochrome to off set the striking colour and markings of the specimen koi and … Read More
Contemporary Courtyard
Gardens that evolve organically over a period of time can lack cohesion; overgrown plants engulf areas and distort the shape and flow of the available space. This courtyard garden was a case in point, however existing features should not be overlooked as they can be successfully incorporate a new scheme with some careful adjustments. The pond and some of the … Read More