WB Design & Construction Case Study

Curves and Outdoor Seating: A Bespoke Curved Garden Transformation in Somerset

Transforming a linear outdoor space into a flowing, multi-functional retreat with seamless paved pathways, circular lawns, and a custom timber pergola.

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Project Overview

This Somerset residential garden required a complete layout redesign to make full use of its deep plot while breaking away from rigid, rectangular lines. The homeowners wanted an inviting outdoor environment that felt organic and fluid, combining practical access walkways with distinct zones for relaxation, entertaining, and outdoor play. The objective was to craft a visually dynamic landscape where hard surfaces like paving and timber harmoniously balanced with lush green lawns and natural planting.

Our design strategy centred on introducing flowing S-curves and circular geometries across the length of the garden. By incorporating circular lawn sections edged cleanly with block paving, we established a structured yet soft path of travel through the plot. The journey concludes at a raised stone-paved patio framed by a bespoke timber pergola and privacy screening, creating an ideal secluded retreat for outdoor seating and dining.

The Problem

Prior to the transformation, the garden suffered from an uninspired rectangular layout that lacked clear structure and functional flow. The long, narrow shape of the plot felt monotonous, with poorly defined borders and underutilised areas that failed to encourage movement towards the end of the garden. The absence of proper hardscaping meant that navigating the space during wet weather resulted in muddy footpaths, while the lack of dedicated seating structures left the outdoor space feeling exposed and impractical for year-round socialising.

Furthermore, the existing boundary lines lacked privacy from neighbouring properties, and the transition between soft grass and flower beds was untidy and high-maintenance. The client needed an intelligent, long-term landscaping solution that solved structural layout challenges, provided weather-resistant walkways, created a private outdoor entertaining hub, and required minimal ongoing edge maintenance.

To address these challenges, our team engineered a comprehensive hardscaping and softscaping plan designed to reshape the plot’s proportions while building durable, weather-tested features across the space. We selected premium block pavers and quality timber to guarantee longevity, ensuring that every curve and structure delivered both visual warmth and structural integrity.

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The Solution

Our team executed a custom landscaping plan built around sweeping, organic curves that completely reimagined the spatial dynamics of the garden. We installed a winding block-paved pathway that flows effortlessly down the full length of the plot, connecting the property’s main wooden deck step-off directly to the upper patio area. Flush-laid curved block edging was installed around circular turf lawns, giving the grass a crisp, professional finish while making lawn mowing effortless and neat.

At the top section of the garden, we constructed a heavy-duty timber pergola fitted with a horizontal slatted privacy trellis, defining a private, sheltered nook for outdoor seating. Natural stone paving slabs were laid beneath the pergola to accommodate a complete outdoor rattan furniture suit, forming a solid, weather-resistant patio. To finish the design, we sculpted fresh border soil beds along the fence lines, filling them with low-maintenance shrubbery and flowering plants to soften the hard edges and add vibrant seasonal colour.

This combination of structured masonry, carpentry, and living greenery successfully transformed an ordinary backyard into an extraordinary, multi-layered living area. Every material was sourced for durability and aesthetic synergy, ensuring that the completed project remains beautiful and low-maintenance for years to come.

The Results

The completed garden project successfully converts a plain, narrow plot into a breathtaking outdoor sanctuary that balances elegance, function, and ease of maintenance. The sweeping curves break the visual rigidity of the fence lines, making the entire garden feel significantly wider, brighter, and more spacious.

Organic Curved Aesthetics

The replacement of sharp corners with flowing curves creates a relaxing, harmonious visual flow throughout the entire plot.

Multi-Zoned Outdoor Living

Distinct circular lawn zones and a dedicated pergola-covered patio allow the family to enjoy separate areas for playing, relaxing, and dining.

Low-Maintenance Edge Precision

Flush block-paved borders retain lawn edges perfectly, preventing grass creep into soil beds and eliminating manual edge trimming.

Year-Round Accessibility

The durable block-paved path ensures safe, clean access to the rear patio and seating area regardless of the weather or season.

By seamlessly blending high-quality timber work, precision stone paving, lush turfing, and vibrant plant beds, we delivered a durable, eye-catching garden transformation tailored precisely to our client’s lifestyle. The homeowners now possess a high-value outdoor living area in Somerset that offers exceptional privacy, architectural style, and everyday usability.

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Great customer service extremely helpful. Definitely recommend Will and his team.
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Overhauled my garden with a large raised railway sleeper planter and gravel. Very quick work and quick to fulfil the snag list. Would use again!
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William came to assess our garden and provided a thorough and professional survey. He took the time to fully understand the scope of what was needed, offered clear practical advice, and followed up promptly. His knowledge of planning rules, ground conditions, drainage and landscaping was immediately evident. We would highly recommend WB Design and Construction to anyone looking for honest, expert assessment and quality work. We look forward to working with William more in the future.
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Replacing the lawn in our front and back yard has been done by W B Design & Construction. Starting the job from the quote was incredibly fast(one week) and all was done in less than two weeks. Very flexible even with changes introduced after the work has started and they've gone the extra mile. When they left they've cleaned all the areas perfectly. Highly recommended !
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Came on time ; hard working drive looks like new .recommended to all my friends
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Christine Goodwin
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The team from WB Design & Construction have recently completed a garden makeover for me. This included paving, new lawn, fencing, raised beds and a shed base. I couldn't be more pleased with the result. They have transformed a patch of ground which was untidy and difficult to look after into a garden which will be easy to manage. I am looking forward to getting on with planting. The guys worked hard, despite periods of really inclement weather, and they were professional and helpful at all times.
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Really pleased with Will and the team for helping us remove the bamboo we never knew we had. Luckily their expertise in removing bamboo and all the roots has really helped.
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Andrew Cavanagh
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I couldn’t be happier with the work W B Design & Construction did on re-surfacing my front garden. From start to finish, they were absolutely fantastic. The turnaround was incredibly quick—they got everything done much faster than I expected, without compromising on quality in the slightest. Their attention to detail really stood out. Every aspect of the job was completed to a high standard, and it’s clear they take pride in their craftsmanship. What impressed me most, though, was how they were willing to go the extra mile—from offering helpful suggestions to ensuring the final finish was perfect, even down to the small touches that make a big difference. And all of this came at a very reasonable price, especially considering the level of service and quality delivered. Highly recommend W B Design & Construction—professional, reliable, and genuinely great to work with
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I cannot recommend enough - from the initial quote through to the aftercare and support has been far beyond my expectations special thanks to Kev for all the guidance and keeping us update with plans and timescales Also to Lawrence and Phil who were great and gave lots of tips on how to keep it looking great
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Just had a complete revamp of my back garden ( patio, lawn, summer house base and fencing carried out by Lawrence and Phil of WB design and construction. Excellent work done to the highest quality.
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