Katerina Kantalis Garden Design

Katerina Kantalis Garden Design SE London based Garden Designer offering garden design, consultancy, site surveys & planting. Member - Association of Professional Landscapers

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026; Gold medal winner - RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival 2024.

01/10/2026

Woodland calm, right in the middle of London.

This Nunhead garden stretches 20 metres from the back door to a garden room tucked among the trees, with ferns and grasses softening the shade the whole way there.

Credit to:
Photography -
Metal Retaining Wall -
Clay Pavers -
Limestone Paving -
Planting/Amelanchier Trees -
Decking -
Charred Timber (Garden Room) -
Patio Build -
Furniture -

Mediterranean Gardens — inspiration from my recent trip to Greece It was so lovely to be back in Greece, capturing some ...
27/09/2026

Mediterranean Gardens — inspiration from my recent trip to Greece
It was so lovely to be back in Greece, capturing some of the details, materials and planting that continually inspire my design work.

As our climate shifts, Mediterranean gardens offer so much to learn — from how they handle heat and drought to the way they create relaxed, beautiful spaces through simple materials, thoughtful design and resilient planting.

Many of these principles already echo what we do in the UK. We just interpret them through our own climate, landscape and palette. And as the way we use our gardens keeps evolving, there’s a lot we can borrow from the Mediterranean approach and adapt for our own outdoor spaces.

Swipe through for a few Mediterranean lessons worth bringing home →

The Nunhead project received a lot of love — but where did it all begin? 🌿The before photos show just how far this garde...
25/09/2026

The Nunhead project received a lot of love — but where did it all begin? 🌿

The before photos show just how far this garden has come. It had plenty of potential — it just needed the right design to unlock it.

A tired layout, nowhere to properly sit and enjoy the garden, and little connection between the house and outside space had left it feeling uninspiring.

Swipe through to see what the after and before images 👉

The full project is on our website — link in bio to read more.

Credit to:
Photography -
Metal Retaining Wall -
Clay Pavers -
Limestone Paving -
Planting/Amelanchier Trees -
Decking -
Charred Timber (Garden Room) -
Patio Build -
Furniture -

21/09/2026

From start to finish — transforming a garden in Brockley.

A lot of planning, careful coordination and two brilliant teams - and - came together to transform this compact space.

Andrew and Amy’s Brockley garden went from a blank, underused plot into a space that their family of four can genuinely enjoy every day. A dining patio, outdoor kitchen, garden room and sauna were all carefully designed around the way they spend their time outdoors — from relaxed evenings to busy weekends.

A great example of what can be achieved when every part of a garden is considered as a whole.

Full project now live on our website -
https://katerinakantalis.co.uk/garden-design-projects-london/brockley-garden-design-london

We love hearing from our clients once a project has come to life. Every project starts with a brief, but it’s the feedba...
15/09/2026

We love hearing from our clients once a project has come to life.

Every project starts with a brief, but it’s the feedback afterwards that reminds us just how much a garden transformation can change everyday life.

Swipe through for a few of our favourite words from some recent gardens.

Before choosing a single plant, we shape the space around it.This is Nunhead from start to finish: the 2D plan, design r...
10/09/2026

Before choosing a single plant, we shape the space around it.

This is Nunhead from start to finish: the 2D plan, design renders, and completed garden viewed from above. New planting beds, garden room, dining area, and decked seating area were all mapped out before any bricks were laid or plants went in.

Layout determines how a garden works: how you move through it, how each area serves its purpose, and what you see the moment you step outside. Get the layout right, and the garden follows naturally.

A 2D concept plan turns an idea into a clear, workable design before any work begins.

It helps you:
• Visualise the space - understand how the garden will look and flow.
• Get the proportions right - ensure paths, planting areas, lawns, and features work together.
• Solve level changes - plan steps, retaining walls, and drainage with confidence.
• Plan functionality - make sure the garden supports how the client wants to use it.
• Communicate the vision - give the client a clear view of the proposed design.
• Guide the build - create a foundation for materials, planting, and construction.

Ultimately, it connects the client’s ideas with the finished garden.

Sunday mornings, made for coffee and breakfast outside while summer lingers a little longer 🌅
06/09/2026

Sunday mornings, made for coffee and breakfast outside while summer lingers a little longer 🌅

We recently popped back to see how this garden was settling now that the planting has had a full year to grow, mature an...
02/09/2026

We recently popped back to see how this garden was settling now that the planting has had a full year to grow, mature and find its place.

When we first designed the space, the brief was all about connection: a levelled patio flowing directly from the back door, a defined spot for morning coffee, and a pergola-covered area designed for entertaining throughout the year.

A year on, it’s doing exactly what we hoped. The planting has filled out beautifully around the pergola, while the clay pavers and Scottish pebbles have weathered naturally, adding texture and character to the space.

The whole garden now feels properly lived-in rather than newly finished — softer, fuller and more established.

There’s something we particularly love about seeing a garden a year later. It’s when the planting settles, the materials soften, and the design really comes alive.

We’ve recently shared some new project images, so we thought it was time to give you a little sneak peek behind the scen...
30/08/2026

We’ve recently shared some new project images, so we thought it was time to give you a little sneak peek behind the scenes — the before shots.

It’s easy to only see a garden once it’s finished, styled and photographed at its best. But every project starts somewhere very different: tired turf, mismatched patios, ageing boundaries, or simply a space that isn’t working for the way you live.

We love seeing the transformation from start to finish, so swipe through for a few of our favourite before & afters 👉

Which one surprised you the most? Let us know!

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