Designing Spaces That Flow: The Synergy Between Architecture and Garden Design

Contemporary home and surrounding garden and pool designed by Karen McClure

At Karenna Wilford Architects, we believe that exceptional design goes beyond the walls of a home. A truly successful project is one where the architecture and the landscape are conceived together, creating a seamless connection between interior and exterior spaces.

We’re delighted to highlight our collaboration with Karen McClure Garden Design, an award-winning garden design practice that shares our passion for thoughtful, sustainable and beautifully crafted environments.

A Shared Design Philosophy

Karen McClure-designed garden with curved pathways, layered planting

Both practices approach design with the same guiding principles: clarity, proportion, and a deep respect for the setting. Just as our architectural work seeks to complement its surroundings, Karen McClure’s gardens are designed to feel rooted in place, responding to light, texture and the character of the landscape.

When these two disciplines come together early in the design process, the results are transformative.Lines of sight, materials, and planting palettes can all work in harmony, creating a sense of flow between house and garden that enhances both everyday living and long-term value.

Creating Harmony Between Indoors and Out

Structured modern garden by Karen McClure Garden Design

Our collaboration ensures that patios, terraces, and garden structures become natural extensions of the home. Glazed doors open onto outdoor rooms framed by planting, and pathways lead intuitively from one space to the next.

Every detail is considered, from how sunlight moves through a space to how a view unfolds from a kitchen or living area. This integrated approach allows us to design homes that not only look beautiful but feel right, homes that encourage connection with nature and make the most of their setting.

A Collaborative Approach to Design

Modern garden by Karen McClure with a natural swimming pool surrounded by timber decking and lush evergreen planting,

Working alongside specialists like Karen McClure Garden Design allows us to bring our clients a holistic design experience, one that unites architecture, landscape and lifestyle.

Whether it’s a contemporary new-build or the sensitive reimagining of a country property, this collaboration ensures every project is cohesive, timeless and uniquely personal.

If you’re considering a new home or an extension and would like to explore how integrated garden and architectural design can elevate your space, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact us today to discuss your project and to see how we bring architecture and landscape design together in harmony.