We began by digging up the worn out lawn, pulling up the flagstones and laying new limestone paving at the same level as the kitchen floor, to create a continuous flow from inside to out. We replaced the fencing with slatted trellis, treated with three coats of dark stain to match the South-East Asian theme. We constructed a right-angled raised bed and gave the same dark stain treatment to the wood capping, which can serve as extra seating.
For the instant jungle effect, we invested in mature tropical-style plants like fatsia japonica and bamboo, creating a warm, lush environment with an elegant, clean-cut central focus.
