Contempory Rural Garden Design
Garden Style in the Countryside Our clients for this garden design project were a design conscious semi-retired couple. They had recently relocated to a Barn Conversion just outside Needham Market from London. Having created a stylish home internally, they were ready to bring the same level of sophistication to their garden. The Garden Design Brief […]
A Contemporary Courtyard Garden
Small Garden Design This small garden in Colchester, Essex had measured just 10m x 10m (33′ x 33′) and was heavily overlooked to the rear. The brief was for a contemporary finish which they could entertain friends and family in. The house was raised above the garden by approximately 1.5m (6′) so the lack of […]
A Kitchen Garden
When we first visited this garden, it was an unused area which was tired and joyless. The client wanted to do ‘something’ and had an idea about a greenhouse. We explored the options including a party garden and a family space but eventually came back to the greenhouse being the focal point. This section of […]
Garden Design – Dealing with Level Changes
Creating flow in an uneven space This large garden (6000m2) has a significant level change with a difference of 3200mm from the house to the rear boundary and the ground was heavy clay. The property is in Roydon, Essex, which is a Green Belt area, meaning the garden proposal had to be submitted with the […]
Garden Design – A Minimalist Space
Creating new focal points This garden in Hockley, Essex, belonged to a young family. The summer house had recently been completed and the clients were looking for ways to reduce its presence. They wanted a minimalist look to complement their home. They didn’t want to have to tend to the garden heavily so a low […]
A Family Space
Unique features for all ages This is a fabulously fun garden on Mersea, near Colchester. The client had a young family who were very active in local clubs and loved having friends round for barbecues. The brief was simple: a garden that didn’t look like his friends’ gardens! We explored a host of ideas including […]
A Garden with a View
Embracing a view is a challenge we relish in. Ensuring the garden is beautiful in its own right without competing with the view is crucial to a successful design. In the case of this large garden in Althorne, Essex, the design called for a simplified layout to help acheive that. Fantastic views of the esturary […]
The Coastal Inspired Garden
Here at Llevelo, we’re passionate about creating calming spaces and wellbeing gardens. When one client in Colchester, Essex, asked us to design a coastal inspired garden, we knew this had to be a garden that would conjure up images of the sea (without the salt laden look) and be a calming tranquil space. A few […]
Modern Garden Design – Outdoor Kitchen and Swimming Pool
Getting started This garden was very much a blank canvas when we first saw it. Now it’s transformed into a modern garden with a swimming pool. The addition of an outdoor kitchen and pergola make this garden a wonderful space to enjoy throughout the day and into the evening. The house was positioned to the […]
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021
Getting started We were thrilled to be involved in this unique Chelsea Flower Show which was held in September, for the first time in the shows history, designing Hartley Botanic’s trade stand. Our minds immediately went to the beautiful autumn colours which could be included The most obvious difference for this show was in the […]
