A carefully planned garden lighting scheme transforms this contemporary garden after dark, highlighting the layered planting, specimen trees, changes in level and raised outdoor dining area. Warm architectural lighting contrasts with subtle blue and green accents to create depth and atmosphere throughout the garden.

An intimate seating terrace is immersed within generous layers of trees, shrubs, ferns and shade-tolerant planting. The view towards the raised pergola and outdoor dining area reveals how changes in level create depth and connect the garden’s different spaces.

A bespoke black timber pergola defines the outdoor dining area and gives it the character of an enclosed garden room. Intricately patterned roof panels and decorative screens provide privacy, filter the sunlight and create striking patterns of light and shade.

Repeated black timber frames create a strong architectural rhythm along the bespoke pergola. Pale patterned canopy panels contrast with the dark structure, filtering sunlight while allowing glimpses of the mature tree canopy above.

Colourful textiles, patterned tableware and decorative lanterns bring warmth and individuality to this contemporary outdoor dining area. The globally influenced accessories complement the bespoke privacy screens and discreet metal world map incorporated into the garden boundary.

A quiet paved seating terrace is surrounded by generous shade-tolerant planting, creating a private place to relax within the garden. The steps and changes in level connect this intimate space with the raised pergola and outdoor dining terrace beyond.

Intricately patterned panels set within the black timber pergola create a distinctive architectural canopy above the outdoor dining area. The open design filters the sunlight, casting decorative shadows while retaining views of the sky and surrounding trees.

A close-up of the intricately patterned garden screen and coordinated outdoor cushions. The soft green screen contrasts with the black pergola and introduces decorative detail, privacy and a strong sense of identity to the outdoor dining space.

The black timber pergola and patterned screens create a strong architectural dining space while remaining integrated with the garden’s mature trees and generous foliage. Large-leaved planting softens the structure and helps the entertaining area feel established within its surroundings.

Subtle garden lighting begins to reveal the structure and planting of this split-level garden at twilight. Pale paved steps lead to a secluded seating terrace, while illuminated planting draws the eye towards the raised pergola and outdoor dining area.

Decorative lanterns project intricate patterns of warm light across the pale paved terrace, creating a dramatic route towards the outdoor dining area. Illuminated trees and planting add depth, while subtle coloured lighting gives the garden a distinctive evening atmosphere.

Integrated lighting transforms the pergola into an inviting outdoor dining room after dark. The decorative screens and patterned roof panels are gently illuminated, while the colourful table setting and surrounding trees give the space warmth, intimacy and character.

An intimate seating terrace nestles beneath trees displaying rich seasonal colour. Carefully positioned lighting highlights the layered foliage and surrounding ferns, while decorative lanterns cast patterned pools of light across the pale paving.

A series of pale geometric screens creates privacy and decorative interest within the black timber pergola. Coordinated outdoor cushions soften the architectural structure and repeat the garden’s restrained palette of green, black and white.

A wider evening view reveals the depth and variety of the garden’s planting, with ferns, perennials and trees carefully illuminated against the dark boundary. Decorative lanterns project intricate patterns across the secluded seating terrace, while the pergola creates an inviting destination beyond.

Sculptural metal lanterns project dramatic leaf patterns across the surrounding paving and weathered-steel surfaces. This close-up reveals how decorative lighting has been used to introduce texture, movement and visual interest throughout the garden after dark.

Low-level decorative lanterns define this intimate seating terrace without overwhelming its peaceful atmosphere. Their patterned light spreads across the pale paving, while discreet spotlights reveal the texture and form of the surrounding ferns and foliage.

Different layers of light guide the eye through the garden, from the decorative foreground lantern to the secluded seating terrace and raised dining area beyond. Carefully directed spotlights reveal the contrasting foliage, flowers and architectural forms without flooding the garden with light.

Viewed from above, sculptural lanterns project overlapping organic patterns across the garden paving. The combination of warm light, bold shadow and repeating forms turns a practical paved surface into an animated decorative feature after dark.

A bespoke metal world map with subtle blue location lights brings a personal detail to the dark timber garden boundary. Positioned alongside the paved route to the pergola, the feature complements the garden’s globally influenced outdoor dining area without dominating the wider design.

This bespoke metal world map creates a personal piece of artwork along the garden boundary. Small blue LED lights mark cities and destinations of significance, bringing the installation to life with a subtle glow after dark.