
Garden & Landscape Design
Matthew Childs Design is a multi-award-winning garden and landscape design practice with studios in both Surrey and Devon, covering the UK and beyond.
At the heart of Matthew Childs Design's philosophy is the belief that gardens should be deeply personal spaces. Our designs are tailored to each client, weaving a strong narrative that reflects the individuals who will use them and the unique character of their surroundings.
The studio prioritises understanding the essence of a place and its future inhabitants, ensuring that every garden is not just beautiful, but also sustainable and a true extension of the home and an enhancement to daily life.
We would love to hear about your garden or landscape design project
Garden & Landscape Design
Matthew Childs Design is a multi-award-winning garden and landscape design practice with studios in both Surrey and Devon, covering the UK and beyond.
At the heart of Matthew Childs Design's philosophy is the belief that gardens should be deeply personal spaces. Our designs are tailored to each client, weaving a strong narrative that reflects the individuals who will use them and the unique character of their surroundings.
The studio prioritises understanding the essence of a place and its future inhabitants, ensuring that every garden is not just beautiful, but also sustainable and a true extension of the home and an enhancement to daily life.
We would love to hear about your garden or landscape design project
Our Work
Matthew Childs Design's portfolio spans a diverse range of residential projects, from intimate city courtyards and roof terraces to expansive rural gardens and country estates. Beyond residential work, the studio also undertakes public and commercial commissions, including projects for private members clubs, hospitals, and charities.

Heathside
A contemporary family garden in the Surrey Hills. Designed to enhance family life and encourage nature in.

Ivy Cottage
A large country cottage garden with a natural swimming pond and a rich palette of pollinator friendly plants.

Chelsea Flower Show 2024
A garden for the Terrence Higgins Trust showcasing resilient planting, natural Welsh materials and artisan crafts.

Roof terraces and interior planting creating imaginative, intimate spaces for this private members club in Mayfair, London.

Our Design Process
The studio brings a wealth of expertise and creative vison to every project and offers a comprehensive design service. From initial concept design, to final masterplan, visualisation and planting design, through detailed specifications and contract administration, to project monitoring. Matthew Childs Design ensures gardens are delivered to the highest quality and standard.
Matthew Childs Design ensures gardens are delivered to the highest quality and standard.
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