Family Garden, Rhu

This design seamlessly integrates the house with the surrounding landscape, using trees and plants to soften its appearance while fostering diverse wildlife habitats. The result is a low-maintenance, family-friendly garden that offers year-round usability and a safe environment for children.

The front and back gardens have been transformed into a cohesive wrap-around space, encouraging exploration and movement. Carefully positioned seating areas take full advantage of the views and sunlight at different times of the day, while screening through structures and planting ensures privacy.

The area outside the conservatory has been opened up, with steps that double as informal seating for gatherings. A dining deck leads to terraced spaces connected by mown paths, planted with naturalised bulbs to minimise maintenance. The steep slopes have been terraced with pathways bordered by low-maintenance ground cover, leading to a secluded seating area nestled among planting that provides both tranquillity and screening.

A dedicated play area for football and basketball has been included, with hedging to ensure privacy, making this garden thoughtfully designed to cater to every member of the family.