Serene Courtyard in Leafy Kew
The owners of this garden, in a relatively quiet corner of Kew were looking to have a space that was low maintenance, could provide them with outdoor dining and cooking and be a spot for enjoying some gardening. Retaining privacy but still having access to evening light was important to the owners.
We were keen to take on the challenge and focused on creating a space that would be peaceful, flexible for outside entertainment and give the owners and their family a secluded spot.
Creating a focal point within the garden for the eye to be drawn to was key in creating a sense of privacy without blocking out boundaries. Planters either side of a generous water feature gently step down and lead the eye to rest on a calming double spill water fountain. The post-box style outlet spills water that disappears gracefully into a white pebble rill, giving the space a touch of magic. The symmetry of the planters is calming for the eye and brings a sense of serenity to the space. The tiered planters allow for a variety of plants with many spilling over the edges to soften the structure and include feature plants to display interesting foliage, flower shapes and styles.
Easy to maintain composite decking at the upper-level transitions to a path that leads to the water feature and dissects two paved zones; for dining and relaxing outside.
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