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FINALIST NUMBER THREE! 🌿
I am absolutely delighted that this gorgeous little garden has also reached the finals of the APL Awards 2027, alongside The Garden Builders!
A small space with so much atmosphere. The bespoke pergola, soft lighting, comfortable seating and lush planting create a wonderfully intimate outdoor room, perfect for relaxing long after the sun has gone down.
Proof that you don’t need a large garden to create something really special. Teamwork makes the dream work 🙏🏼💚

Design @lillyjoanrichardsondesign
Garden constructed by @gardenbuilders

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ANOTHER APL AWARDS 2027 FINALIST! 🌿
The second of our four finalist gardens, designed by me and beautifully built by The Garden Builders!
I love how this garden combines contemporary detailing with soft, natural planting. The geometric paving adds a playful touch, while the outdoor kitchen, dining area and layered greenery make it a lovely space for entertaining and relaxing.
It is wonderful to see this garden make it through to the finals. A huge thanks to everyone involved. So exciting! 💚

Design @lillyjoanrichardsondesign
Garden constructed by @gardenbuilders

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APL AWARDS 2027 FINALIST! 🌿

I am so excited to share that four of my gardens have made it through to the finals of the APL Awards 2027, together with the brilliant team at The Garden Builders!

And I am starting with one that is particularly close to my heart — my own garden!

A little sanctuary filled with beautiful multi-stem trees, lush, layered planting and a sculptural fire bowl that makes the space just as inviting in the evening as it is during the day.

It is a garden I get to enjoy every day, which makes it even more special to see it recognised.

So thrilled and incredibly proud of everyone involved in bringing all four gardens to life! 💚

Design @lillyjoanrichardsondesign
Garden constructed by @gardenbuilders

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A little glimpse through the planting into the dining area of the finished Barnes garden. 🌿
I love how the layers of greenery frame the pergola, creating a lovely sense of depth and a secluded spot for outdoor dining. And those beautiful pendant lights finish it off perfectly! 💚

Design @lillyjoanrichardsondesign
Garden constructed by @gardenbuilders
Plants @creepersnursery
Furniture @vincent_sheppard_furniture
Pendant lights @industville

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Here it comes! This beautiful hand selected multi-stem Amelanchier was craned into the garden. See how it looks in position and planted at the end of the project. It is a stunning specimen and adds so much character and softness to the terrace. It wasn’t the easiest tree to get into place, but the team did a fantastic job, as always!

Design @lillyjoanrichardsondesign
Garden constructed @gardenbuilders
Tree @creepersnursery

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A small courtyard with big ambitions! This Fulham pocket garden was finished last year.🌿 A combination of beautiful patterned paving, layered planting, timber fencing and a pergola creates a private outdoor room, with space for cooking, dining and relaxing. Every corner has been carefully considered to make the most of the space. 💚
Swipe through for a little tour of this garden and some of itslovely details.

For design enquiries email:
design@lillyjoanrichardson.com

Design @lillyjoanrichardsondesign

A little greenery goes a long way! 🌿 Evergreen screening, climbing jasmine, roses and wisteria and layered planting create a wonderfully private dining space beneath the bespoke pergola. The perfect spot for long, lazy lunches and summer evenings.

Some Erigeron spilling over the edge of this beautiful oversized planter, softening its shape and creating a lovely contrast with the multi-stem tree. It is these little planting details that bring a garden to life. 🌿

A bespoke floating timber bench, soft cushions and beautiful patterned paving, with planting spilling into the space. Such a cosy little corner. 🌿

A little outdoor kitchen tucked into this petit garden. The soft timber cabinetry complements the fencing beautifully, while the patterned paving and surrounding greenery bring everything together. Perfect for summer entertaining! 🌿

A beautiful multi-stem tree underplanted with clouds of delicate Erigeron, spilling over the edge of this oversized planter. A lovely way to bring height, softness and layers of greenery into a small courtyard garden. 🌿

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A little detail from this newly finished Wandsworth garden. 🌿
Wide floating steps create a generous transition between the lawn and terrace, softened by planting spilling around their edges. I love the contrast of the oversized pots and sculptural tree against the more delicate, naturalistic planting — bringing softness and texture to all the hard landscaping. 💚

For design enquiries email:
design@lillyjoanrichardson.com

Design @lillyjoanrichardsondesign
Garden constructed by @gardenbuilders

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A bespoke outdoor kitchen, a beautiful Clapham garden, and one very proud four-legged client. 🌿🐶

This special project was a true collaboration, bringing together thoughtful garden design, skilled craftsmanship and materials chosen to stand the test of time.

The durable Tricoya carcasses were made for us by @kentcoastbespoke, before we added the handmade Western Red Cedar doors and detailing in our Kent workshop. Once on site, everything was carefully fitted to the garden, with a few inevitable adjustments along the way—because no garden wall is ever quite as square as it looks!

The garden was designed by @lillyjoanrichardsondesign and brought# to life by @gardenbuilders, with the outdoor kitchen and benches made by us at @contemporaryfencing.

There’s still a little way to go. Garden Builders will be adding the worktop and tiles to complete the space, and we can’t wait to see it all come together.

And then there’s Bob. 🐶 Clearly convinced this kitchen was built especially for him, he puffed out his little chest and posed beautifully for the camera. We couldn’t resist sharing him.

Follow along to see the finished result.

Quick note: we’re aware that the plinth shown in the video isn’t the correct size. A new, correctly sized plinth will be fitted when we return.

#OutdoorKitchen #BespokeOutdoorKitchen #GardenDesign #LondonGarden

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Who else is loving the long, beautiful days of summer? ☀️ I adore this time of year. The bright days bring fresh motivation, and as the season sings, so does my Planting Design practice.

Here’s a little of what’s happening in the Discovering Gardens studio…

I’m delighted to be collaborating with the wonderful award-winning landscape designers, @gardenbuilders , creating beautiful planting designs for their high-spec projects. I’m currently working on a huge garden, and I’ve loved every minute. 🌿

My membership is growing too, with a new Beautiful Plant Collection coming soon, all about drought-tolerant plants, along with exciting new additions to the Thriving Garden Academy, including my Garden Solutions Series and my signature course, The Art of Planting Design. I can’t wait to share them with my members.

If you’d like to take a peek, visit www.thrivinggardenacademy.com (or tap the link at the bottom of this post). ✨

It will help you feel confident with your planting and create a garden you truly love. I’d love to welcome you to my community.

Embrace the warm days this coming week and the late sunsets, it’s the perfect time to feel productive and full of creativity. 🪴

Love, Sarah x
Planting Designer, South-West London

#gardeninspiration #gardendesign #ukgarden #droughttolerantplants #plants

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𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗘 - Working with @monocouche_render_systems_ltd

As part of the wider refurbishment of the ‘Artists House’ project, the external envelope was reworked using a monocouche render system to bring greater consistency and clarity to the existing façade.

The application required close coordination around existing architectural details, new openings and material junctions, ensuring a clean and durable finish that sits comfortably within the character of the house.

Delivered in collaboration with @monocouche_render_systems whose knowledge and attention throughout the process made them a pleasure to work alongside.

Collaborators for the Artists House garden;
Architecture by @schneiderdesigners
Timber works to front elevation by @brooksukltd
Ricky Godwin @gardenbuilders
Garden Pods by @ecospacestudios

#MonocoucheRenderSystems #BascombDrew #SchneiderDesigners #MonocoucheRendering

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We recently created a copy of this unusual gate for our customer @gardenbuilders

The original gates were badly worn and beyond repair, so the brief was simple… create an exact copy of the neighbour’s gate.

Alfie handmade this gate from Sapele using traditional joinery techniques, carefully crafting each component and fitting every piece together perfectly.

This was incredibly time-consuming work, but the level of detail and craftsmanship really shows. We think Alfie did a fantastic job.

One thing we’re still unsure about is the style of this gate… it’s definitely not something we see every day. Its perhaps arts and crafts maybe it’s a Victorian style? If you know anything let’s us know in the.comments. 👇#woodworking #customgates #handmade #joinery #craftsmanship bespoke carpentry wooddesign gardeninspiration sapele traditionalcraft madebyhand

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