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Suburban south facing front garden; redesign for self build.
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Originally a carpark for a 4/5 vehicles despite good on street parking, this was a very wasted space. The new garden design keeps 2 spaces whilst expanding the view and feeling of space within the house. New doors open onto the suntrap outside. Consideration was given to neighbours with double sided raised beds. The space has altered the flow of the property, improving inside as well as out. This was entirely built by the client.
The interior is treated as a room in the house with vibrant colour, simple grass and gaura planting with gaps for seasonal whims- this year was sunflowers. The french doors have been added and the feeling of space within the house is incredible as the horizons are so much bigger than they were. An unexpected result of the garden is how much of a sun trap it has become, it is used everyday- even Christmas morning coffee can be outside now! It is a pleasure to see such a dead space now able to bring so much to the party.
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Initial sketches and before picture below.

Before

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