Garden Design in Camberwell

Kerfield Crescent, front

A beautifully compact urban garden

Photos © Gary Morrisroe

This petite front garden in Camberwell has been completely reimagined into a space that feels elegant, inviting, and full of character – proof that even the smallest gardens can make a lasting impression.

Our lovely client asked us to incorporate discreet bike storage and enhance the entrance experience. In response, we reworked every detail: the old wall was replaced with hand-built brickwork, bespoke piers topped with stone caps, and classic railings that bring back a sense of timeless charm.

At the heart of the layout lies a striking mosaic paving feature, designed to evoke the look of a patterned rug, a distinctive detail that adds texture, rhythm, and a welcoming sense of arrival.

A sculptural olive tree takes centre stage, perfectly framed by the front window, offering structure, elegance, and year-round greenery, while a thoughtfully layered planting palette completes the transformation, softening the lines and bringing seasonal movement and richness to the garden.

Kerfield Crescent, back

A small garden with a big impact

Photos © Gary Morrisroe

This beautifully compact back garden presented a unique design challenge, with limited space, deep shade, and a dramatic drop from the interior. Our mission was to turn it into a secluded sanctuary that surprises and delights at every glance.

We sculpted a set of elegant, curved steps that sweep you up into the garden, softening the change in level with a graceful, organic flow. This gentle ascent sets the tone for the entire space, calm, inviting, and full of quiet drama.

To visually expand the garden, we introduced a large mirror that reflects both light and greenery, cleverly doubling the sense of space and drawing the garden into the home. From indoors, it offers a moment of magic, as if the garden continues far beyond its boundaries.

Underfoot, a rich tapestry of reclaimed setts and warm-toned porcelain tiles creates a tactile, timeless surface. Surrounding this, a frame of lush, shade-loving planting including fragrant Trachelospermum jasminoides and opulent hydrangeas brings seasonal texture, scent, and a touch of romance.

This is a space designed to be discovered slowly, full of charm, clever detail, and a sense of quiet luxury.

Camberwell Grove

A town garden for leisure and entertaining

This town garden was designed for leisure and entertaining.

On one side of the porcelain patio adjoining the house we installed a sleek-looking outdoor kitchen with bespoke cedar cupboards and a black stone worktop. It has all the facilities needed for entertaining: a fitted gas barbecue, a stainless steel fridge and a butler sink.

On the other side, we installed a graceful cantilevered wooden bench to fit perfectly with the elegant stone table that we specified.

The tapering patio flows through to the curving borders which ring the central lawn. Lively planting with vibrant shades of plum and lime accompanies the half standard Ligustrum jonandrum trees. To the rear, the decked leisure area features a chic cedar hot tub and is framed by Magnolia grandiflora trees and smart cedar trellis.