About Katerina Kantalis Garden Design
Katerina Kantalis is an RHS Gold Medal-winning London Garden Designer based in South East London, creating naturalistic gardens across London and the South East.
Her work focuses on designing thoughtful outdoor spaces that feel like effortless extensions of the home. Gardens that balance structure, planting and atmosphere while responding to the lifestyle of the people who use them.
Working on garden design projects ranging from compact city terraces to larger residential landscapes, every garden is approached with the same philosophy: bold composition, natural planting and meticulous attention to detail.
Where it all began.
The roots of the studio. Grounded in nature, growing through design.
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Originally from Adelaide, Australia, Katerina grew up surrounded by nature. Her childhood garden was filled with fruit trees, vegetables, beehives and open space — an environment that fostered a lifelong connection to landscapes and growing.
After moving to the UK, she pursued a successful career in science and fundraising, earning a PhD before retraining in garden design at the British Academy of Garden Design in 2020.
In 2022, she founded her London-based garden design studio, combining analytical thinking with creative design to develop gardens that are both beautiful and carefully considered.
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Katerina’s work is rooted in the belief that gardens should feel natural, immersive and deeply connected to their surroundings.
Her designs seek to create outdoor spaces that encourage people to spend more time outside, offering places for relaxation, entertaining and quiet retreat.
Each garden is shaped by:
the architecture of the home
the character of the site
the lifestyle of the client
the long-term growth of planting
The result is a garden that feels timeless, balanced and uniquely personal.
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Planting is central to every project.
Katerina designs gardens that support biodiversity while remaining elegant and structured. Planting schemes are developed with careful consideration of soil conditions, aspect and seasonal change so that gardens continue to evolve beautifully over time.
Material choices and permeable surfaces are also considered carefully, supporting both sustainability and long-term durability.
This approach allows each garden to feel natural and alive while still being carefully composed.
Anerley Garden Design, London
What the Studio Does
The studio provides garden design services across London and the South East, working with homeowners to transform outdoor spaces through thoughtful design and careful execution.
Projects range from full garden design & build services to garden rooms and design consultations for clients seeking expert advice.
Whether revitalising a neglected garden or reimagining an existing space, the aim is always the same: to create a garden that feels considered, beautiful and enjoyable to live with.
London Garden Projects
Katerina works on projects across London, Kent, Surrey and the wider South East, from contemporary city gardens to larger residential landscapes.