The original garden was just a grassy steep slope and needed to be terraced in order to create two levels (with interconnecting timber steps). The plans had to include a hot tub. Hot tubs are never very attractive; we softened the look using bamboo and other tropical plants.
We used a creamy coloured Travertine limestone for the paving. The client liked its texture for its soft, contemporary look as much as its anti-slip qualities for those going to and from the hot tub with wet feet! We were also pleased with the stainless steel planters, each topped with pebbles around the base of a simple standard bay tree.
The stainless steel up-and-downlights create ambient light on the upper terrace and uplight each of the bay trees in a dramatic way.
In a few years, the planting around the hot tub will have matured creating a semi-tropical effect round the spa.
The original boundary fence is now clad with willow slats, creating a warm looking, natural and contemporary screen.
