Lush mixed planting transformed a small garden space into a stunning outdoor green room. Designed by John Davies and constructed by the Garden Builders, this L-shaped garden in Belsize Park, North London, created an inviting retreat for the family to relax and enjoy nature. Perfect for urban gardens with limited space, outdoor green rooms feature an abundance of planting to please the eye and refresh the spirit, to almost theatrical effect.

Hardscaping creates structure and contrast elements to the organic forms, and likewise provides continuity between the indoor and outdoor areas of the property. Outdoor rooms remain popular garden schemes for their ability to increase living square footage and provide homeowners with functional outdoor spaces for relaxation and entertainment. The garden was built around a contemporary extension with large, bi-folding doors that opened up to unfold the dramatic display of green and afford clear views of the backyard from inside the house.The natural stone paving, of beautiful Jura Beige limestone, created a soft, warm floor surface for the green room, its pinkish beige tone providing a smooth transition from the wooden planks of the interior living space.