{"id":14663,"date":"2026-03-24T16:59:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T16:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-gb\/?post_type=case-study&p=11656"},"modified":"2026-03-24T16:59:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T16:59:20","slug":"beneath-the-palms-coastal-inspired-garden-design","status":"publish","type":"case-study","link":"https:\/\/www.millboard.com\/en-gb\/commercial\/case-studies\/beneath-the-palms-coastal-inspired-garden-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Beneath the Palms – A Multi-Award-Winning Coastal-Inspired Retreat \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Designed For Outdoor Living<\/h2>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n <\/colgroup>\n\n \n \n \n \n
\n Location <\/th>\n \n Leigh-on-Sea, Essex\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Designer <\/th>\n \n Designscape<\/a>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Landscaper <\/th>\n \n Landscapes by Design<\/a>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

A GARDEN WITH COASTAL SPIRIT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Leigh-on-Sea, perched on the Thames Estuary in Essex, has long drawn those who want something close to coastal living without leaving the commuter belt. It was the perfect setting for ‘Beneath the Palms’: a garden conceived with an unmistakable beach house spirit and a commitment to making every square metre work harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project is a collaboration between Paul Newman of Designscape<\/a> and Stuart Reid and the team at Landscapes by Design<\/a>. Between them, they transformed an outdoor space into a series of carefully considered zones that flow naturally from one to the next, each with its own character and purpose, unified by soft, relaxed tones and a coherent material palette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The results speak for themselves. At the APL Awards 2026, the Association of Professional Landscapers’ most attended ceremony to date with nearly 600 industry professionals gathered at The Brewery in London, ‘Beneath the Palms’ was recognised across multiple categories. The judging panel assessed 125 finalists across 22 categories, and to be recognised in this company is a significant achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awards received on the evening:<\/p>\n\n\n\n