MIFGS 2026

2026 Boutique Garden 5mX5m finalist

‘White’

Attention to detail underpins ‘White’. A bright, white palette catches the eye, and on closer inspection, you are drawn into a haven of contrasting textures and fine lines, where shades of white serve as the perfect canvas for thoughtful planting and architectural detail. There is nothing in this garden that has not been carefully considered.

The circular motif flowing through the garden creates depth and gives its occupants a feeling of infinite space and time - a place to entertain, romance or unwind. Large, circular, format steppers of polished concrete and limestone guide you upward to a sleek, curved, polished concrete seating area. This is juxtaposed with vertical upright backing which thoughtfully snakes its way down, with a nod to the curved motif, to provide a pillar of support for the heart of the garden - the pizza oven. The plunge pool, nestled in the corner, is the unsung hero. It continues the circular theme that defines this space and, clad with limestone crazy paving, the plunge pool seamlessly provides an element of uniformity, tranquility and interest. 

The planting scheme uses deliberate busyness and variety to create visual interest - Verbena add height, colour and movement, and trailing ground covers soften the edges between the elements. Sleek white powder-coated planters filled with edibles blend practicality with design. These functional elements don't just serve the kitchen - they're integrated as key design features that add both aesthetic appeal and everyday utility to the garden.

This is white in its most sophisticated form: not stark or sterile, but warm, inviting, and textured.