Sarah Oxby @ hampsteadgardendesign.com

florian grohen

Ron Tan

Rachel Stirling

Photos by Katrine Mardini

Chris Snook

Courtyard Garden: Central London: Materials: Cedar wood slatted trellis to the dress the walling, cedar wood smooth decking to the rear with built-in seating framed by bamboo planters. Childrens play sand pit built into the decking showing the cedar top closed to create an adult space. Portland limestone, sawn, all units at the same size adjacent to 2 specimen Acer palmatum. The stems have been pruned to show the sculptural essence of the branch form. Up lighter concealed within a pebble dressing.

The perfect green oasis for a small courtyard garden with an artificial lawn surrounded by powder coated planters, a bespoke wooden console & storage/seating bench, retro white soft furnishings & overhead festoon lighting; all amongst the evergreen planting & green wall. Photo Copyright Helen Fickling

Porcelain paving with a tile inlay to zone the comfortable seating area.

Located in the Lafayette Square Historic District, this garage is built to strict historical guidelines and to match the existing historical residence built by Horace Bigsby a renowned steamboat captain and Mark twain's prodigy. It is no ordinary garage complete with rooftop oasis, spiral staircase, Low voltage lighting and Sonos wireless home sound system.