There’s a unique feeling that settles over you when you step into a historic building mid-restoration. It’s a sense of quiet anticipation, of being privy to a moment of transformation that will outlast everyone in the room. This was the palpable atmosphere inside St Matthew’s Church in Netley Marsh, where…
Category: Landscape Construction
One project that perfectly encapsulates this trend is a stunning modern inside outside garden designed by Joe Savage of Joe Savage Landscape Design, featuring Forest Stone’s premium porcelain paving. By using the same Ipley porcelain tiles (80x80cm) both inside and outside, this build achieves a seamless transition from a zinc-clad kitchen extension to a fully equipped outdoor kitchen and dining space.
If you’re working with a small garden, you might think your options are limited—no boundless lawns, no grand patios, no space for that dream garden room. But with smart design, the right materials, and a few clever tricks, even the tiniest outdoor space can feel luxurious, functional, and surprisingly spacious.
At Forest Stone, we recently had the pleasure of supplying materials for a stunning Mediterranean-style garden designed and built by the talented team at Smith and Gorman. Located in Southampton, this project is a masterclass in how to blend hard landscaping, natural stone, and drought-tolerant planting to create a space that feels like a holiday retreat.
When it comes to creating outdoor spaces that blend functionality with modern aesthetics, few projects capture the essence as beautifully as this one. Nestled in the picturesque New Forest, this garden transformation is a collaboration between Neil Jones Garden Design, Aurum Hortis Landscaping, and Forest Stone.