Welcome to our new blog series ‘Victor’s Design Insight’. Within these articles, I explore the influence behind landscape design and where I take my inspiration. In this introductory post, I am starting from the very beginning and exploring the root of my passion for spatial design, and the power of simplicity within Landscape Architecture. The […]
There is no doubt that a shed can provide significant storage space, making it an ideal place to store all gardening odds and ends. However, sheds can have their disadvantages, too – they consume outdoor space, your things may be more difficult to locate in a shed and, well, sometimes a shed just doesn’t fit […]
Isn’t it ideal to have a garden you spend less time taking care of and more time relaxing in? Ask any garden designer in Kent and they’ll tell you that striking a balance between aesthetic value and functionality is the key to creating a garden you’d love to spend time in. The catch, however, is that the […]
A garden path does not only serve us by giving us something to walk on. The design and feel of a path set the mood of the environment, affecting how we experience our surroundings. It can be used to lead the eyes to the focal point of a landscape or utilised to create a break […]
The garden is one of the most beautiful parts of a home. A cornucopia of vibrant flowers and lush leaves are worthy of anyone’s attention. However, in a sea of manicured lawns, how do set your garden apart? Long gone are the days of the well-trimmed parterres of the Romans, the ha-has of the Englishmen […]
Garden Border Ideas Garden borders improve a garden’s aesthetic while defining partitions in the landscape. In large manicured lawns, they create breaks in one’s line of vision, emphasising the garden’s focal points. Installing garden borders make the maintenance of landscaped areas highly manageable. Weeding and mowing can be quickly done without damaging plants. Application of […]
Patios allow homeowners to enjoy nature in a comfortable outdoor living space. Originating from sunny Spain, patios were made to provide homeowners with a way to keep fresh and cool. Filled with plants and decorated with water features, they pleased the eyes as well as provided relief. As well-loved structures in Spain, these home staples […]
The English style garden has always been one of abundance. The sheer breadth of the garden’s features encompasses the magnificent panorama of colour, form and boldness for which the style is known. For many, this was the pinnacle of landscape art. Since its conception, English gardens have become sculptures of idealised nature while shaping the […]
Colour and Form: The Charm of the Mediterranean Garden Bold, warm colours and sharp, geometric forms are the hallmarks of a Mediterranean garden. Inspired by the lush landscape of the coastal regions of Greece, Italy and Monaco, Mediterranean gardens evoke feelings of warmth and tranquillity. Think warm summer breezes and fine wine with friends as […]
Gardens will always be the first thing you notice about a home. No matter how well designed a porch or a house’s facade may be, the vibrant hues of flowers and intricately moulded pots and planters will be the first things you will want to feast your eyes on. The concept of the front garden, […]