Small, contemporary garden in Islington, designed by Simon Ronan and constructed by The Garden Builders, creates an inviting outdoor retreat for the family using strong, geometric lines and beautiful planting. Conceived as a stylish north London outdoor room extending from the house's bi-folding glass doors, the garden functions as a sophisticated living extension, connecting the interior of the property to the exterior space.

The indoor and outdoor schemes seamlessly blend together, with porcelain grey paving from London Stone used for the terrace. The grey paving provides a hint of lightness to the hardscaping. Hexagon-shaped scoop chairs with colourful cushions, sourced by the client, provide a funky flourish, underscoring the bold, straight lines of the contemporary design. The choice of furniture allows the owners to express their personality and forge stronger connections between people and surroundings. The designer commissioned bespoke cantilevered bench attached to the raised bed wall produces another striking linear effect, with the wooden floating benches complementing the Western Red Cedar trellis in horizontal slatted design.