Sunday, June 14, 2009

Charlotte Rowe

An amazing garden designer, Charlotte Rowe; "offers a full service garden design consultancy to clients seeking an outside space which is both beautiful and functional. From small urban courtyards, gardens and roof terraces to full-scale rural landscaping, we offer a range of services including the development of the initial garden design concept, construction management, planting and garden styling."

After graduating from the Oxford School of Garden Design, Charlotte Rowe and her small team have worked on landscaping and design projects in London, the rest of the UK and overseas.

"Our portfolio of work is not limited to one style but includes a wide range of garden designs from contemporary roof terraces with Mediterranean planting to large country gardens with more traditional planting. Importantly, our gardens are recognised for their strong, clean, architectural lines, lush and luxuriant planting, and elegant styling and use of colour. In particular, we specialise in discreet but effective garden lighting and bespoke water features."

Their work is spectacular, as you can see from the photos of designs below. I love the focus on architecture, water, fire and lighting, as well as planting. It feels as if the gardens are works of art to gaze at and enjoy from a distance, although they are practical, useable spaces to enjoy year after year. Breathtaking.


(Below) Mediterranian Space, Lush and Bright


Sexy Black Decking, Foldaway Wall and Subtle Lighting.


Water Feature and Wood Planters


Fireplace and Fuchia


Magazine Features

Living etc Magazine: Small, Bright Spaces.


Homes and Gardens Magazine: Rooftop Garden.



Homes and Gardens Magazine: Courtyard Garden.



Guess who I want to be when I *ahem* grow up!

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