Sophisticated and Contemporary in Mill Hill - GardensDB Browse [ ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** ](https://gardensdb.com) [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) [ Search gardens, designers, shows… ](https://gardensdb.com/search) [ Login ](https://gardensdb.com/login?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fgardensdb.com%2Fgardens%2Fsophisticated-and-contemporary-in-mill-hill) [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) [ ](https://gardensdb.com/search) Discover - [ Home ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charity & non-profits ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) Account - [ Login ](https://gardensdb.com/login?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fgardensdb.com%2Fgardens%2Fsophisticated-and-contemporary-in-mill-hill) - [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) Discover - [ Home Today's highlights ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens Show gardens, catalogued ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Shows Horticultural shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events Festivals, courses & open days ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours Step inside, long after the show packs up ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails Curated routes through the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People Designers, judges, growers ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios Design practices ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books Recommended reading ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs Roles in the industry ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors Organisations that back the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charity & non-profits Causes behind the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives Groups & community projects ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies Suppliers & contractors ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education Schools, colleges & universities ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries Plant suppliers & growers ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) [ Submit a garden ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/submit) [ About GardensDB ](https://gardensdb.com/help) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/gardens/sophisticated-and-contemporary-in-mill-hill/primary_image.webp) [Gardens](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) Sophisticated and Contemporary in Mill Hill ============================================= Designed by Katerina Kantalis At a glance Photo: Katerina Kantalis Garden Design About this garden The story ----------- This was a project for a family of six who lived in a new build, within a busy development in Mill Hill. Overlooked by multiple houses and overgrown with bamboo and cheap planting, the garden plot was also an awkward triangular shape and the family were perplexed as to what they could do with it to make it work for them. What they really wanted was an outdoor space that all the family could enjoy and be proud of. They also wished to have the chance to entertain and have friends and family over to spend time with them outdoors too. They ideally wanted a modern style garden, with three different seating areas. Now, as you step out into the garden, you’re greeted by a large patio, raised bed and floating bench. Here the family can place a table and create a dining area that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Close by is a tall water feature, created so that it can be seen from anywhere in the garden. A zig zag path then connects the front of the garden through to the back. In the middle, decking provides an additional seating area, whilst at the back, there’s a sunken pergola area for those late nights entertaining. Planting was architectural, evergreen and colourful to provide interest all year round, as well as a low-maintenance garden. The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Katerina Kantalis](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/katerina-kantalis/profile_photo.jpg) Katerina Kantalis Designer Katerina Kantalis Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/people/katerina-kantalis) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/09bc41f8-d33c-49ce-b226-8b2050272d68/conversions/image_1-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/2646b2d7-3135-4199-a126-a0b2ec8132e7/conversions/image_2-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Studio 1 - [ ![Katerina Kantalis Garden Design](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/katerina-kantalis-garden-design/logo.png) Katerina Kantalis Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/katerina-kantalis-garden-design) ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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