Design26 - Garden Design

Small Garden, Big Transformation

This compact walled garden has been completely reimagined to create a stylish, low-maintenance outdoor space that feels bigger, brighter, and ready for summer.

By working with the existing split levels, we created distinct zones for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the sun throughout the day. A new lawn area softens the space and provides year-round greenery, while carefully selected planting adds texture, structure, and seasonal interest without demanding constant upkeep.

The raised borders frame the garden beautifully, helping to define the space while keeping maintenance simple. The summerhouse remains a focal point, offering a versatile retreat for storage, hobbies, or a quiet place to unwind.

☀️ Sunny lounging areas
🌱 Low-maintenance planting scheme
🏡 Refreshed summerhouse setting
🌿 Practical lawn area
🧱 Clean lines and defined levels
✨ Designed for easy outdoor living

A great example of how thoughtful design can transform a small enclosed garden into a functional and inviting extension of the home.

Work carried out by
Materials supplied by

👌👌👌 Before and after Monaghan 👌👌👌

From rough beginnings to a stunning outdoor transformation

Monaghan Project – Before & After

This elevated site came with its challenges, but also huge potential. Working with the natural levels, we designed a space that’s both practical and beautiful—perfect for relaxing and entertaining.

The team at Mc ateer paving took to the challenge and as always delivered. Structuring the levels to allow for more user friendly family spaces.

The use of superior porcelain tiles and granite cobbles from coolestoneni ensured a high level of quality throughout!

⛰️ Mixed levels to maximise the site
🎉 Dedicated entertaining area
🌱 Clean, spacious lawn
☔️ Sheltered zone for year-round use
🌹 Plenty of room for planting and greenery
✏️ Low-maintenance design throughout
🪨 Premium porcelain & granite finishes

The result? A modern, functional outdoor space that feels seamless, structured, and ready to enjoy in every season.

Swipe to see the transformation 👇
Let us know what you think!

Before ➡️ After:

Belfast Garden Transformation

While our clients were busy transforming the inside of their home, the garden layout was still a big question mark.

The main challenge? A significant height difference between the house and the lower garden level — making the space feel disconnected and difficult to use.

Swipe to see how we turned an awkward slope into a functional, low-maintenance outdoor haven 👇

🌿 The Problems
• Large level change from the house down to the garden
• No clear zones for relaxing or entertaining
• Unused, impractical space

🌿 Our Solution
A tiered garden design to naturally manage the level change
Defined spaces to enjoy — from an upper terrace for dining to a lower lounge area
A clean, low-maintenance layout
A generous lawn area perfect for children to play

Now the garden flows seamlessly from the house, offering multiple areas to relax, entertain and enjoy — all while keeping maintenance simple and practical.

From bare ground to beautiful, usable space 🌱

Thinking about transforming your outdoor space? Let’s create something that works for your lifestyle.

Taking this home to a whole different level in the heart of Armagh 🌿✨

This garden redesign brings fresh structure, style, and low-maintenance living to the outdoors:

✨ New paved driveway for a clean, modern welcome
🌱 Tiered garden levels that add depth, function & flow
🪞 Sleek patio spaces perfect for relaxing & entertaining
⛳️ Artificial grass + custom putting green for year-round colour and play
🏡 Contemporary garden room for work, rest or hobbies
💚 Designed for low maintenance and a fresh new look

A full outdoor transformation bringing beauty + usability together.

It was a pleasure to work closely with Riverside Civils Ltd and Slieve Gullion Stone on the development of this project.

A great addition to this new build.

Hardscape Project Completed in Lurgan Co Armagh by

✨ Transforming outdoor spaces with precision + style!

🏡 New Build Home Transformation
We replaced the old basic flagstones with sleek porcelain paving, creating a larger patio area, a relaxing hot tub zone, and a stunning water feature — all designed for easy maintenance and everyday enjoyment.

🚗 The finishing touch? A Granite Setts driveway for timeless curb appeal.

🌿 Planting plan coming soon!

Stay Tuned!!

✍️✍️✍️ New Garden Project Sign Off ✍️✍️✍️

Signed off and ready to build!

Working with our clients as they restore their beautiful Belfast home, we’ve redesigned the outside to match the house’s new life.

The plan: an interesting, welcoming front that makes an impression; every bit of the rear garden used smartly to create function and flow; a timber pergola for sheltered seating; a fireplace seating area for year-round use; and a generous lawn framed by lush planted borders.

Can’t wait to move from paper to planting.

Thoughts? 👇✨

🍻🍻🍻Garden Revamp🍻🍻🍻
We're thrilled to have collaborated with Pineal - Paving & Landscaping on this garden revamp project in Lurgan, Co Armagh!

The team approached us with a solid understanding of the client's needs, but struggled to visualise the space and material combinations.

Our 3D design visualisation services helped bridge the gap! By merging the client's vision, contractor expertise, and our own experience, we created a breathtaking outcome.

The power of 3D design lies in its ability to put things into perspective. It enables big decisions to be made and agreed upon before the project begins, saving time, effort, and money.

Thanks to suppliers;
McMonagle Stone
Coole Stone
The Pavers Cave
JB Timber Products

Want to learn more about our services? Don't hesitate to reach out!

💚💚💚 Ready to party 💚💚💚

Last year we worked on a garden revamp design with our client based in North Down. They were looking to upgrade their outdoor space, but didn’t know exactly how to go about this.

With a little assistance through our design service, we were able to meet up to discuss the potential the space had. The key now was to try and unlock this potential. A few ideas were pieced together initially and after one or two redrafts we settled on the concept.

Mc ateer paving came onboard to assist with the labour side of the process, and as always they showcased their class with some high end finishing to bring the whole process together.

Now the garden his completed, and is fit for all types of gatherings for years to come!