If there is one aspect in which the Langlea name has truly established itself, then it’s with our work in the often full-scale reconstruction of what must be our favourite types of spaces to renew, and we’re fortunate that Brighton and Hove presents us with a diverse range of scales and challenges. We like to treat the design of rear space as it being another room to utilise in much the same manner as the indoor living areas.
This fluid merging of the indoor and outdoor is synonymous not just with the aims of our company, but also how we envision the ideal coastal home to function and appear. The tendency towards privacy as found more in rear spaces allows an unrivalled opportunity to create a garden with a tranquil atmosphere, one that promotes peace and serenity in all who spend time unwinding in it. Private space gives a user the time to pause and reflect, and to do so in a space which stimulates relaxation through very deliberate planting, landscaping and design choices.
This is an investment that provides unmatched satisfaction in both the immediate and long term. Just think of a rear garden that invites yourselves and guests to linger outside in the summer months as comparable with owning a classic convertible car – it makes you feel good all year around, but comes into its own in an unrivalled way when the sun shines.
It is crucial for a given design choice to seamlessly integrate the outdoors with the indoors, and all chosen materials with their immediate surroundings, which means that every stage of a design and construction process must be meticulously considered.
Our in-house construction team are a ‘family’ of dedicated garden professionals that have worked together for many years. The majority of our designs include bespoke features so require our skill and experience to construct them to the high standard they deserve.
Even the smallest area can benefit from a sympathetic landscaping overhaul, and pocket-sized spaces present a unique challenge which we are well equipped to match. While our focus tends towards carrying out a complete garden makeover that makes full use of our integrated approach, we can still carry out occasional basic landscaping projects.
As local residents are all too aware of, space can be at a premium in Brighton and Hove, but we are particularly successful at making restrictive spaces appear bigger than they really are, so opening them out to their fullest and often surprising capabilities.
Successful front garden design requires significant skill and thoughtful attention to detail, as the prime focus is with realising a space which sits perfectly and without interruption or intrusion in the existing surrounding areas, whether public or private.
Town gardens can be more contemporary or classic in style depending upon the interior design. Often many different uses and different experiences are required from this medium sized space.
A strong but simple design concept is required to make in an impact in a large garden. Durability and maintenance must be considered at the outset so the garden is built to last.
All areas of a building present unique design and construction challenges, but perhaps none more so than roof terraces. A terrace with a stunning aspect often requires a light touch so far as landscaping is concerned, as a beautiful view already takes pride of place.
Swimming pool landscaping requires skill and knowledge to integrate paving, copings, pool cover, diving boards and planting. Paving and edgings need to be pleasurable to walk upon barefoot and safe for all users.
