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Tuscany Natural Acacia Wood Garden Dining Chair, £ 200, Danetti
Mandalay Giant Planter, £ 195, Oka
Verve Black Stone Effect Recycled Plastic Pot, £ 28, B & Q
Willow Round Wooden Garden Coffee Table, £ 99, Laura James
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Beatrice Striped Ceramic Side Table, £ 142, Dunelm
solid returns on the value of your property. It can add anything from 5 % to 20 % of your property’ s market value. Engaging the services of a professional and experienced design team that collaborates with you to design your space and that listens and has the ability to provide support from the first draft of design to the final plant in the ground is invaluable and makes the garden design journey a pleasurable one from the outset. AI can be a fantastic source of inspiration and visualisation, but an experienced designer brings something technology can’ t- site intuition, emotional understanding of space and the ability to translate ideas into a successful real-world garden alongside good old-fashioned communication, coordination and organisational skills.
Sunny Garden Firepit, £ 193, Direct Stoves
Cintre Lounge Chair, £ 1,595, Oka
What is next for Karen McClure Garden Design in 2026? KMGD continues to design amazing spaces across South East England and beyond, and advocates for the industry through talks, articles and interviews. We’ re continually looking at ways to elevate our client experience, embrace new technologies and expand our services to offer the very best for both new and existing clients. We offer full garden design services, as well as planting-only design and installation, styling and accessories for those that just need a garden refresh. Most importantly, we look forward to continuing to create gardens that people truly love living in.
Ocellus Grande Outdoor Cushion, £ 75, Oka
Garden Stories Studio White Reclining Lounger with Cushions, £ 142, QVC UK karenmcclure. co. uk karenmccluregardendesign
Imani Seven-Seater Cloud Dancer Corner Sofa( inc. Coffee Table & Two Chairs), £ 1,649.99, Laura James
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