This small quayside garden was surrounded by neighbouring walls from all angles and felt closed in. The client’s brief was to provide some interest to the walls with attractive planting, areas for entertaining and relaxing, and a lawned area for sunbathing and picnics. Cube designed a garden with symmetrical elements to balance and enhance the space available for planting and entertaining. Slatted fence panels and coloured walls were used as alternating features to break up the feeling of enclosure. An Osmanthus Tree created a focal point at the centre of the back fence, underplanted with buxus balls, agapanthus, astrantia, verbenas and anemonies. A bespoke water-feature was formed as part of this feature raised bed, creating an ambient sound to wash away any distractions from the relaxing space. Grey porcelain paving was chosen for a clean contemporary look. Oversized planters softened the neighbouring wall and created a backdrop for the dining and entertaining area. On the opposite side, made-to measure cedar slatted seating was crafted to create a relaxing lounge area. Raised planters added colour to this seating area and softened the neighbouring glass wall. An artificial lawn was chosen for low maintenance and continues the theme of straight contemporary lines. Soft lighting was evenly placed around the garden to enhance the focal points and extend the hours of entertaining.
Designed and Built by Cube 1994. This small quayside garden has been transformed into a tranquil haven, filled with bespoke features that celebrate the beautiful setting. Watch the video to see the design in detail.
Garden Design Essex Testimonial from Sandra in Chelmsford, ‘We are really pleased with the garden the transformation is amazing just looking forward to enjoying it now!! Hopefully using the sun loungers and table this weekend for a BBQ!!’
Garden Design Essex Testimonial, ‘Garden looks great and I even did a bbq last Saturday – was determined to get out there!’
‘A quick note to say how delighted we are with our major garden transformation. It was hard to imagine how it would look, despite Sean’s beautiful plans and design, and even up to the point of just needing to put the turf in, it still took some imagining. But now it is amazing, super colours and features, height from the Pergola, and the sunken patio is warm, sheltered and catches the evening sun. You are a great bunch of people, friendly, polite and hard working, and did a fantastic job of keeping mess to a minimum and clearing up afterwards, I think the garage is cleaner now than before you started! Sean’s eye for detail and high standards definitely shows, and we wouldn’t hesitate in recommending you. Thank you.’
