The cushions for the sofas and chairs are housed in a watertight storage box over winter, which is tucked into a narrow walkway next to the house. Rive Droite bistro tray table, £30, Garden Trading
PROJECT DETAILS
WHO LIVES HERE?
Louise and Marcus Smith live here with their son Harry, eight and Molly the cockapoo.
THE GARDEN
A 98sq m plot.
THE PROJECT
Create a space for relaxing, with new planting and lighting.
TOTAL COST
£65,000
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