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Garden Design in a Long Narrow Garden
Client Brief and Design Approach
This Beckenham garden was redesigned to combine modern style with practical access to a raised home office. The brief focused on creating a contemporary seating terrace with a floating hardwood bench, clay paver finish, and ramped entrance, framed by raised DesignClad beds ready for year-round planting.
Contemporary Long Narrow Garden in Beckenham
This garden redesign in Beckenham focused focuses on improving both style and function in the rear garden, with a particular focus on access to the raised home office at the bottom of the space. The brief called for a welcoming and contemporary seating area, while also addressing a practical need for an easier, more attractive route to the office.
The new layout features a clay paver terrace with a floating hardwood bench, creating a relaxed seating area with clean, modern lines. A ramped entrance provides smooth, accessible access to the office, flanked by raised beds finished in DesignClad, ready to be filled with a planting scheme designed for year-round colour, structure, and interest. The scheme blends with established boundary shrubs and new fencing for a cohesive, finished look.
The design goals included:
Seamless access to the raised home office via a ramped entrance
A contemporary clay paver terrace for outdoor seating and relaxation
A floating hardwood bench for a warm, modern finish
Raised DesignClad beds to showcase seasonal planting
Planting for year-round interest, integrated with existing shrubs and new fencing
OB Garden Design approached this project with a focus on function, style, and long-term enjoyment. The hard landscaping creates a strong, clean framework, while the planting will evolve over time, softening the space and offering a changing palette through the seasons. The result is a modern, accessible garden that serves both practical needs and aesthetic ambitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you based in Beckenham?
I am based in Beckenham, offering garden design services to Beckenham and the South East of England including London and Kent.
Does OB Garden Design handle the construction of the garden?
While I focus on the design aspect, I also manage a tender process to select experienced landscapers from a trusted pool to bring the design to life, ensuring that the landscaping project is carried out by professional landscaping services. So yes, we can assist with the design and build of your new space.
Can OB Garden Design work with gardens of all sizes?
Yes, I have experience in landscape design projects ranging from small courtyards to large family estates, including narrow and irregularly shaped sites, tailoring each design to the specific space and client needs.
