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

Designer James Walkinshaw of Xanthe White Design transformed a barren Pt Chevalier entryway into a lush garden with multiple outdoor ‘rooms’. The project replaced a wide driveway with distinct courtyards for living and dining.

A contemporary black steel pergola and clever built-in seating define the new spaces, creating versatile outdoor areas for a growing family. The planting scheme uses fresh greens, whites, and Japanese maples for year-round texture and seasonal colour, modernising the home without expensive renovations.