Tracey James and Paul Roye’s stylish garden has been cleverly designed with distinct spaces that work for the whole family
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With room for socialising, hobbies and relaxing, Tracey and James have created a cool family garden
Garden design is a rich and complex world, with tastes ranging from charming cottage schemes to a paredback and minimalist aesthetic. Tracey James’ cool and considered space sits somewhere closer to the contemporary end of the scale, combining hard landscaping and structural elements with soothing natural grasses and water features.
The original garden consisted of a patio, lawn, path and a tumbledown shed. ‘I wanted more interest, and a crisp, architectural feel,’ says
Tracey. ‘As our grown-up children live at home, it was about creating a relaxing, low-maintenance, adult space for everyone.’ Acting on a recommendation, she and her partner, Paul, contacted Sakura Gardens to discuss ideas – and their breathtaking outdoor living room was born. Take the tour…