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This is how a boring and barren entryway became a lush garden

James Walkinshaw of Xanthe White Design used some simple but effective ways to transform this Pt Chev home.

Clare Chapman
Last updated: 1 February 2024 | 5 min read
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James Walkinshaw of Xanthe White Design transformed a barren Pt Chevalier entryway into a lush, modern garden. The project created a series of outdoor 'rooms' to provide versatile living spaces for a growing family.

Key features include a contemporary black steel pergola, clever built-in seating, and a reduced driveway to maximize green space. The planting focuses on fresh green and white textures, with Japanese maples for seasonal colour, creating an inviting and functional garden with year-round appeal.

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Talk us through the garden?

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You’ve created various places to sit. Tell us about this?

What about the plant selection?

How does the garden change through the seasons?

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Clare Chapman Clare Chapman
Editor in Chief, HOME