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“The garDen reaLLY COMeS lot of light and depth. High walls can be very

InTO ITS OWn aT nIghT overpowering and this treatment, together with
the border of leopard trees, was a good way to

anD The reFLeCTIOnS In add interest.”
While David admits that he seldom swims,
The POOL anD MIrrOrS are
this garden has become an urban sanctuary
TrULY MagICaL”
and the place he loves to entertain in the most.
“It really comes into its own at night and the

steps connecting the lawn and entertaining areas.” reflections in the pool and mirrors are truly magical.” With an eye
On the plus side, the garden had a beautifully established camphorfor detail, David added a variety of concealed lighting in the pool and

tree. To give this even more emphasis, David situated the new rim plant beds, with masses of lanterns grouped on the patio. “I enjoy the
flow pool directly in front of it. “This renovation allowed for clean garden all year round, even when it’s covered in leaves. I appreciate

lines which create a sense of order and formality that I find very the simplicity, and the way it connects so seamlessly to the house.”
calming in a garden,” he says. “The tones are intentionally neutral,

with the black porcelain tiles around the pool and on the patio clockwISE, from ToP lEfT: Bronzed mirrors and painted

offsetting the simple groomed lawn and mostly green plantings.”stripes enhance the boundary wall. This sumptuous daybed offers
Purple agapanthus add a shot of seasonal colour. Hardy pennyroyal an invitation to relax at the end of the patio. A pair of statues greet

groundcover softens the steps and pavers with David’s trademark visitors at the entrance to the patio.
glamour expressed in a pair of glossy white armchairs from Peter JA oPPoSITE PAGE: The camphor tree shades two vintage loungers.

Stuart perched on the grass. But perhaps the strongest statement is The side table is from Weylandts.
the striped and mirrored wall, a bold choice that reflects the entire

patio and makes the garden seem far larger than it is. “I’d seen a SOURCES David Muirhead and Associates davidmuirhead.com
striped interior wall on a trip to Italy which sparked this idea, and the
Peter JA Stuart peterjastuart.com Reflections Glass 011 334 7306
bronzed mirror made by Dennis Luck from Reflections Glass adds aWeylandts weylandts.co.za

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