Created for a young and enthusiastic first-time homeowner, this garden is designed as a welcoming space to cook, eat, and relax with friends. Every element encourages social connection and outdoor living, transforming a compact London plot into a vibrant extension of the home.

A outdoor kitchen and its relationship with the bespoke social seating area forms the heart of the design, carefully positioned to encourage connection when entertaining. The kitchen includes a fridge, sink, and generous storage, combining practicality with sculptural simplicity.

Reclaimed granite kerbstone steps and powder coated steel raised beds introduce robust texture and a sense of permanence, while a colourful and layered planting scheme softens the harder materials and brings the garden to life through the seasons.

A new staircase leads to an upper terrace, creating another inviting seating area and a fresh perspective on the garden below. Despite its urban setting, the space feels like a green retreat. Calm, comfortable, and full of personality.

Thoughtful details including a fire pit, along with integrated storage for bikes and bins and firewood, ensure that every inch of this small terraced garden works hard without compromise.