Elegant Outdoor Living
Connecting Views and Water in Oxshott
This garden design project in Oxshott reimagines a traditional landscape into a refined and
contemporary outdoor living experience. The brief was to enhance the functionality of the space while opening up views from the house and establishing a stronger visual and spatial connection to the garden.
In the front driveway, the existing water jets have been replaced with a handcrafted artisan water bowl, introducing a more understated and elegant arrival experience. In the rear garden, the existing hard landscaping has been sensitively reconfigured to improve flow and circulation without losing its original character.
Planting around the terraces has been carefully reviewed and lowered to allow more natural light
into the covered seating area under the porch, while also revealing uninterrupted views across the garden. Water features play a central role in this design, with two corten steel troughs and a water blade beside the porch creating gentle sound and movement, echoed by a striking rill of water cutting through the lower terrace.
A large entertaining area at lawn level now offers generous space for both relaxed seating and
dining, anchored by a double-sided fireplace that adds warmth and atmosphere. Nearby, a covered outdoor kitchen blends into the planting beds, allowing hosts to cook while engaging with guests in a natural and immersive garden setting.
The reconfigured bar seating, a sculptural focal point, and a wooden pergola adorned with climbers further elevate the sense of discovery and structure within the garden. Seasonal planting — including perennials, ornamental grasses, and bulbs — ensures year-round interest and movement, while subtle lighting enhances evening ambiance and highlights key features throughout.
This design is a celebration of elegant outdoor living, where water, structure, and planting come
together in harmony.