MAY 2020
Designers at home Clever additions
Discover how they use SPACE, PATTERN and COLOUR
INNOVATIVE IDEAS FOR HOUSE EXTENSIONS
SPRING DECORATING LEAFY WALLPAPERS & STRIPED FABRICS PLUS SEASONAL RECIPES FROM ROWLEY LEIGH
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S u m m e r i n th e c i ty CITY GARDENS, THOUGH OFTEN LIMITED IN SIZE, OFFER PLENTY OF POTENTIAL. THINK ABOUT HOW YOU WANT TO USE THE SPACE AND LET THAT DETERMINE THE PROPORTIONS YOU DEDICATE TO SEATING, DINING, AND PLANTING 1 Clever use of the space makes this relatively small Belgravia courtyard by Janine Stone feel larger than it is. A living fern wall adds a vertical element, while a large mirror – stylishly crazed – adds to the sense of space. janinestone.com 2 Split into two sections, this west London garden features a sunken seating area, which is bordered by a verdant, planted raised strip. The hard landscaping was carried out by Broseley. Even in a smaller garden, it is worth thinking about dividing it into zones to give the illusion of a larger space. broseley.com
3 In their courtyard garden in Chelsea, Lizzie and Ion Florescu made the most of the tall walls by growing climbers such as jasmine and hydrangeas up them. A rooftop terrace has been created above the kitchen, which provides an additional, more secluded spot in which to relax, away from the main area. 4 A colourful mural by artist Christabel MacGreevy provides an exciting backdrop to Pandora Sykes’ small roof garden. Seating in the form of two ‘Palm Springs White Metal Chairs’ from Raj Tent Club makes this an inviting spot to relax. rajtentclub.com
ALEXANDER JAMES; SHARYN CAIRNS; RACHEL WHITING; ANDREAS VON EINSIEDEL
OUTDOOR LIVING SPECIAL