A Regency Townhouse courtyard

Previously nondescript and cramped, this little courtyard has been radically rearranged to give vastly more usable space, a transformation that the owners describe as ‘like magic’! We’ve loved seeing the space emerge in a crisp contemporary style warmed up by natural timber and the original old brick walls. Where before the level changes were a necessary evil, now the two sets of steps are beautiful features in their own right.

The planting is exuberant and colourful, including an ericaceous bed with specially sourced peat-free compost. A very satisfying project proving that good design can really make all the difference, and we know that this gorgeous courtyard will delight its owners for years to come.

And this is what it looked like before: