Small Garden · Surrey
Raised Garden Beds Landscaping Ideas
Surrey
A compact garden redesigned with raised beds, angles and darker boundaries to make a small space feel more considered and generous.
The Brief
More width, interest and usability.
Space was at a premium, so the design used angles to create the illusion of width and added raised beds at different heights to bring extra interest.
Design Thinking
Hand drawn before it is built.
Every project begins by hand, with drawings that explore how the garden should move, settle and feel before anything is built. The plan considers the house, the light, the views from inside and the quiet details that make a space feel personal rather than standard.
These early sketches shape the planting, materials, levels and moments of pause. They give the team a clear design language to build from, so the finished garden feels considered from the first line on paper to the final planting.
The Project
Small garden, stronger structure.
Venetian wood panels and black-painted boundaries visually recede, creating a quiet backdrop for planting. An ancient olive tree adds height and a focal point.
Design Response
Raised beds that work hard.
The raised beds break up the view, make gardening easier and help create a complete sitting area in a smaller garden.
Materials & Partners
- Paving:
- Raj Green Indian Sandstone from London Stone
- Boundaries:
- Venetian wood panels
- Beds:
- Timber beams
- Feature Plant:
- Ancient olive tree from The Palm Centre
Project Details
Marshalls Approved Installer
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