Small spaces
Small is not less. Small is every decision doing double duty.
A small London garden is not a compromise. It is a discipline. Get the proportions, the greenery and the light right and a courtyard can be the best room in the house.
What’s included
Small Spaces & Courtyards, in detail.
Every project is different, but here’s what this work typically involves.
Space planning
Resolving where to sit, where to plant and where to walk when there is no room for a wasted centimetre.
Vertical greening
Climbers, trained trees, green walls and wall-mounted planting that grow the greenery without stealing the floor.
Built-in seating & storage
Benches, planters and store cupboards built into the fabric so furniture never crowds a tight space.
Light-lifting finishes
Pale paving, mirrors used with restraint and the right paint on old walls to bounce light into shady corners.
Container & raised planting
Generous planters and raised beds that bring soil depth and lush planting to paved and rooftop spaces.
Evening lighting
Careful lighting that makes a small garden work after dark and pulls the eye through the glass from indoors.
How it works
From first conversation to finished garden.
- 01
Read the space
We study the light, the overlooking and the single best view. Small gardens are won or lost on these.
- 02
Plan tightly
A plan where seating, planting and storage are worked out together, not fought over afterwards.
- 03
Build with care
Precise work in tight conditions, protecting the house and neighbours throughout.
- 04
Plant & finish
Lush, layered planting and the finishing touches that make a small garden feel generous.
Recent examples
Where we’ve done this.
Kensington, W8
A rooftop terrace in Kensington
A small planted terrace with structural checks, lightweight planters and evening lighting.
Camden, NW1
A side return in Camden
A narrow passage turned into a green corridor, with vertical planting and a compact seating area.
Fitzrovia, W1
A courtyard refresh in Fitzrovia
Reclaimed brick paving, container planting and a small water feature in a shared central London courtyard.
Pricing guide
From £3,500
Small space projects start around £3,500 for a courtyard refresh. Roof terraces and larger spaces scale up significantly depending on access and materials.
What affects the price
- The size of the space (roof terrace vs courtyard vs balcony)
- Access for materials (many small spaces are difficult to reach)
- Whether structural checks are needed for roof terraces or balconies
- Amount of built-in joinery, bespoke storage, or lighting
- Quality of materials and depth of planting
Questions
Small Spaces & Courtyards: the details people ask about.
Arguably more so. In a small space every decision shows, and mistakes are hard to hide. A considered plan is what makes the difference between a cramped yard and a garden you use every day.
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Get in touch
Ready to talk about small spaces & courtyards?
Tell us a little about your space and how you’d like to use it. We’ll come back to you within one working day.
info@pullingerlandscapes.co.uk