5 Most inspiring Garden spaces and how to mimic them
The world's best gardens needn't be huge expanses. They needn't be open to the public, nor filled with expert planting. What they do need to be, though, are dreamy spaces that you want to step into and spend time in. And, more importantly, they need to inspire you to want to recreate elements of them in your own backyard ideas.
These gardens below were created by some of the world's top designers, and each is featured in the 25th edition of global design brand Andrew Martin’s Interior Design Review(opens in new tab). They are the perfect inspiration you need for your outdoor remodel. We take a look at them in detail, and find out more about their designers' philosophies.
A MEXICAN COURTYARD THAT USES COLOR TO OFFSET PLANTING

Known for turning Old World inspiration into modern, soulful interiors, from private homes to boutique stores and luxury hotels, Michelle is also famed for her bold use of color and an eclectic yet classic mix of striking patterns and influences from around the globe.
The creative who runs agency Ceylon et Cie employed custom-made furnishings, vintage artefacts, indigenous materials and vibrant textiles to bring her courtyard garden to life. She also used outdoor fireplace ideas to the full to create a strong focal point for her outdoor dining space. Her use of neatly clipped topiary in containers is pleasing against the pink-terracotta garden walls, and contrasts cleverly with the more informal planting elsewhere.
Current projects include a family compound in Laguna Beach, CA, a beach villa estate in Cabo, San Lucas, and hacienda in West Texas. Recent work includes Slocum Warehouse in Dallas, San Miguel, Michelle’s own home in Mexico, and the Dallas Goop pop-up for Gwyneth Paltrow.
A PINK PAINTED DINING NICHE WITH EXOTIC LOOKS
