Contemporary Garden Design in London
Designing Gardens as a Natural Extension of the Home
When a home is extended or renovated, the interior is transformed — but too often the garden is left behind.
At Black Robin Garden Design, we create contemporary residential gardens across London and North London, designing outdoor spaces that feel like a seamless continuation of the home. We believe the garden should never be an afterthought, but an integral part of the overall architectural vision — carefully considered to connect with the way you live, entertain and relax.
Specialising in comprehensive Garden Masterplans, detailed Planting Design, and Construction Drawings, we create fully considered outdoor spaces that bring together both hard and soft landscaping into one cohesive vision. From patios, pathways, pergolas and outdoor kitchens to the careful selection and placement of trees, shrubs and planting, every element is designed to work in harmony — creating gardens that are visually striking, highly functional and built to last.
From Hampstead and Highgate to Islington, Muswell Hill and beyond, our gardens are designed to reflect the architecture of the home, the lifestyle of the client and the natural character of the landscape.
Whether you are planning a major renovation, reimagining an existing outdoor space, or looking to add long-term value to your property, Black Robin Garden Design offers a thoughtful, collaborative approach from concept through to completion.
Recent Garden Designs
Explore a selection of recent garden design projects by Black Robin Garden Design, showcasing contemporary residential gardens across North London and surrounding areas. Each project reflects our design philosophy of creating outdoor spaces as a natural extension of the home — thoughtfully balancing architecture, hard landscaping and planting to create gardens that are both beautiful and functional.
From elegant front gardens and family gardens to multi-level terraces, outdoor kitchens and immersive planting schemes, our portfolio demonstrates how considered garden design can transform the way a space looks, feels and functions — creating outdoor spaces that enhance everyday living and add long-term value to the home.
Our Design ProcessOur Design Process
We believe a garden should feel like a natural extension of your home — designed around how you live, entertain, and relax every day. That's why our process begins with understanding your lifestyle, your property, and the relationship between the house and the garden.
Whether you're completing a renovation or reimagining an existing space, we work closely with you to explore the full potential of your garden and shape a clear, considered vision that complements your architecture and interiors.
During the design phase, we develop mood boards, visual references, and illustrative sketches that translate ideas into a cohesive outdoor concept. These tools allow you to clearly visualise how the garden will function, feel, and connect with your home, ensuring clarity and confidence at every stage.
The final outcome is a comprehensive Master Plan — a fully scaled, detailed design that brings together layout, materials, and planting into a unified scheme. The plan provides a clear framework for construction and can be delivered in full or implemented in carefully considered stages, depending on your programme and budget.
The journey is as important as the result, and our aim is to make the process collaborative, inspiring, and rewarding — creating a garden that truly belongs to your home and enhances the way you live.
Planting Plans
We will create a planting plan for your garden that will allow the garden to mature into a space that is packed with year-round colour and interest.
We shall carefully select plants to create the right look and feel for your garden and that will flourish in the space they are allocated. We shall make sure the space complements the overall design scheme and the intended use of the garden, but we can adapt our plans according to your needs, and the amount of time you have available to maintain your garden.
Building Gardens That Last
At Black Robin Garden Design, we work in close partnership with highly experienced and professional hard landscaping companies to ensure every element of your garden has a solid foundation.
Hard landscaping—such as patios, walls, pathways, and drainage—is essential for creating the structure that brings your garden design to life.
Soft landscaping—the living layer of your garden. This includes all the planting, soil preparation, and finishing touches that bring colour, movement, and seasonal interest to the space.
Or principal garden designer, Robyn Price, personally curates and oversees the planting design, ensuring every detail is thoughtfully selected to reflect your garden's character and thrive in its environment.
Together, the hard and soft landscaping work in harmony to deliver a garden that's not only beautiful but built to last.
Ongoing Maintenance Service
We can provide detailed garden maintenance schedules alongside advice and instructions on how to keep your garden looking attractive all year round. As your garden matures and grows, different plants may need different amounts of care on an ongoing basis. Pruning, watering, trimming, and replanting is all part of the joy of managing a living environment.
Meet The Garden Design Team
Meet lead garden designer Robyn Price, and her dedicated team of garden architects, here.
Why 'Black Robin' Garden Design?
The name Black Robin is inspired by the remarkable story of the Black Robin, a native bird of New Zealand. In the 1980s, this tiny bird came perilously close to extinction—with only a handful of individuals remaining. Thanks to the dedication of wildlife officers and the local community, the species was brought back from the brink in what has become one of the world's most celebrated conservation success stories.
For us, the Black Robin is a symbol of hope, resilience, and the power of collective action. It reflects our belief that thoughtful, sensitive design can make a positive difference—not just for people, but for the wider ecology we share.
At Black Robin Garden Design, we're inspired by this legacy as we work to create gardens that are beautiful, meaningful, and ecologically enriching.
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