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Maya Glantz

Before and After — How a Designer Turned a Small City Dirt Plot Into a Garden With a Fireplace, Breakfast Bar, and Outdoor Shower

Beautiful modern courtyard garden in the evening with discreet LED lighting and a fireplace.

Nestled within the heart of East London, just moments away from the frantic, frenetic energy of the City, sits this sanctuary of peace. With rich, vibrant shrubbery lining the edges and plenty of space to sit back and relax, this garden oasis feels a million miles away from the bankers and commuters of Liverpool Street.

The most successful urban garden ideas manage to capture a sense of the surrounding area while still creating a uniquely private space. In busy cities, it can be hard to strike this balance, making your garden both a part of the landscape and distinctly apart from the fast-paced feel of the city. Somehow, Charlotte Rowe managed to do exactly that in this home.

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