Garden Design
Garden Design in Purley, Croydon
Location: Purley, Croydon, London
A full garden transformation for a family who love alfresco living, fitness and time spent outdoors. A raised swim spa, outdoor kitchen, generous lawn and children’s play areas are woven together with thoughtful planting and strong spatial zoning.
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Overview
This Purley garden required a complete transformation. The clients wanted a multifunctional landscape that accommodated a swim spa, outdoor kitchen, family play areas and calming seating zones — all delivered within a clear, cohesive layout.
Alfresco living and fitness were central to the brief, alongside a desire for year-round usability. The design was refined through three layout options, collaborating closely with the clients to shape a scheme that feels balanced, engaging and highly personal.
- Raised swim spa wrapped in composite decking.
- Outdoor kitchen & dining area within a Haven structure.
- Concealed air-raid shelter transformed into a wine cellar.
- Play area with rubber bark and elevated children’s terrace.
- Generous lawn with feature olive tree and shaded seating spot.
Outdoor kitchen & entertaining
At the far end of the garden, a Haven outdoor structure forms a true outdoor room — an open yet sheltered space housing the kitchen, dining and relaxed seating. A wood burner allows the space to be used comfortably year-round, while retractable screens offer shade or protection depending on the season.
Swim spa & wellness zone
The raised swim spa is wrapped in composite decking, creating a warm, practical terrace edge and a defined wellness area. Positioned close to the house, it integrates seamlessly with the main porcelain terrace.
Historic detail: underground wine cellar
A hidden floor hatch set into the terrace reveals one of the garden’s most dramatic features: an original air-raid shelter repurposed into a temperature-controlled wine cellar. This unique moment adds history, intrigue and practicality to the design.
Family spaces & flow
Wide steps guide movement from the entertaining terrace onto a path edged with a striking feature olive tree. The level lawn beyond provides open recreational space for the whole family, bordered by metal edging for crisp definition.
A morning seating area beneath Liquidambar trees offers a calm, shaded spot to enjoy the early light, while a winding path leads children towards their dedicated play zone.
Play area & immersive greenery
The children’s play space features rubber bark surfacing and a raised platform with a summer house — giving younger family members their own elevated domain. Throughout the garden, planting introduces structure, movement, fragrance and privacy, ensuring every area feels considered and beautifully framed.
A garden for living, playing & relaxing
This Purley project brings together wellness, play, entertaining and everyday enjoyment in one balanced design. Thoughtful zoning, immersive planting and carefully composed sightlines ensure the garden feels harmonious while supporting many different activities.
The result is a highly functional family garden with standout features, a strong identity and a layout that will continue to adapt and mature beautifully over time.
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Spaces within the Purley garden
Explore the swim spa, outdoor kitchen, lawn areas, play space and planting that bring this family garden to life.
Client feedback
“Pebble Design have been fantastic and I can’t recommend them highly enough. Ben’s designs were creative and inspired, easily surpassing what I could have imagined myself. The craftsmanship and care have been exceptional, and it’s been fascinating to watch the garden evolve week by week.”
Ben Smith
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If you’re planning a garden that needs to balance fitness, play and entertaining, we’d be delighted to help shape a space that works beautifully for your family.
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