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Timothy James Interiors

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‘19 Certificate of Excellence, 2019

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Timothy James Interiors is an interior architecture and interior design studio that creates cool and contemporary luxury homes.

The studio is the creative vision of artist and interior designer, Tim Burden. Tim is driven by his desire to create interiors that awaken the senses with a playful blend of colour, textures and eclectic furnishings that say as much about you as they do him.

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9 February 2019

After looking for over a year for a design-build firm that would fit our needs, we are so happy to have found The Garden Route Company. Rich and his team have delivered exactly the garden and backyard landscape we envisioned. Rich took our crazy vision and napkin sketches of an aesthetically beautiful, yet easy to maintain, yet dog-friendly backyard and converted into reality. He helped value-engineer it to keep it within our budget. On the build side, the professionalism and skill-level of his crew is beyond compare. Unlike most contractor experiences we've had, they required minimal oversight and their attention to the smallest detail was apparent (and they are genuinely nice people). Our backyard had complex and steep grades and the project involved large boulders, concrete stairs, built-in benches, decking, a fire-pit, built-in planters, decomposed granite pathways, appropriate plant selection for our local micro-climate, lighting and irrigation. All issues we had during the process have been quickly resolved. Highly recommend! More...

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8 December 2018

Quite simply, The Garden Route, Rich and his team were outstanding through every step of our project. After interviewing a number of landscape architects, we chose Garden Route based on their understanding of our design aesthetic, and their awesome design/build capabilities. Beyond being incredibly nice individuals (because these are the folks you’re going to be waking up to every morning and that’s important), they listened to design considerations, incorporated those with their own thoughts and ultimately created a design that exceeded our expectations. The final design is exactly what we didn’t have the expertise to envision ourselves - - but is everything we could have asked for. Thanks to Rich and his team! More...

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19 November 2018

Rich and team made our backyard dreams come true by creating a functional space that feels like our very own zen garden. From the materials to the carpentry, the quality of the team's work is top notch. Without direct access to our backyard, we were wary about starting a massive backyard project that would require the workers to go through our house everyday but Rich's team was so considerate of us and our space - every time they ended their day, they vaccuumed up every speck in our hallway so you could never tell they were there. Rich was communicative and gave us fantastic advice - he has great design sense! We recommend The Garden Route Company with the highest regard! More...

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23 July 2018

Fabulous designer with real talent and vision!

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23 July 2018

A really excellent service. Attentive, inspiring and creative service! I will be recommending Timothy James Interiors to my friends and family.

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23 July 2018

Great service all round, we love our new kitchen

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23 July 2018

Was a pleasure discussing interior kitchen designs and ideas with Timothy always listening and thinking outside the box to achieve a superlative result.

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23 July 2018

We've worked with TJI for a number of years and it's a constant source of joy. Tim is a great guy with impeccable taste.

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5 June 2018

Great working with Tim and Co. We find Tim very pleasant to deal with, and he evidently has good taste and knows how to look after his clients. We would highly recommend hiring Timothy James Interiors for refurbishment projects. We look forward to working with him and the team again very soon! More...

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5 June 2018

Tim is always a joy to work with and very professional.

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20 March 2018

As an Interiors professional I have worked with Tim on a number of projects and found the process, collaboration and outcome to be of the highest standard

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11 March 2018

We used Timothy James for our Kitchen/Breakfast Room, We love the style it’s so unique. We will be using Timothy James again for our loft conversion

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11 March 2018

We used Timothy James for our kitchen/diner. The whole process went smoothly, his eye for style & attention to detail is amazing, thanks Tim!

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31 January 2018

Great working with Tim and Co. We find Tim very pleasant to deal with, and he evidently has good taste and knows how to look after his clients. We would highly recommend hiring Timothy James Interiors for refurbishment projects. We look forward to working with Tim and the team again soon. More...

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31 January 2018

Great working with Tim and Co. We find Tim very pleasant to deal with, and he evidently has good taste and knows how to look after his clients. We would highly recommend hiring Timothy James Interiors for refurbishment projects. We look forward to working with him and the team again very soon! More...

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19 September 2017

We have worked with Tim on several projects over the last few years and are always amazed at his level of creativity and ability to inject style and flair into his designs. He is a professional through and through, yet down to earth and friendly at the same time. We have already recommended him to many of our friends and customers and will continue to do so at every opportunity. More...

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15 September 2017

Timothy James Interiors recently undertook a commission from me to totally refurbish my 4 bedroom duplex apartment at The Richmond Bridge Estate. This is a very high quality and prestigious development.

Tim was briefed and commissioned at the initiation of the project and produced creative concepts in line with the brief. I found the creative concepts to be detailed, understandable and logical. Once the concepts were agreed, after amiable discussion and amendments, Tim then suggested materials and specific finishings. This was all then put into detailed plans and budgeted. Essentially this was the end of the design phase.

Tim was also charged with contracting and supervising all the refurbishment and installation. All the work was conducted to a high standard and within budget.

An important aside was an accident that Tim’s contractor had at the end of the project when one of their workers dropped a can of paint on the hallway carpet, causing significant damage. They immediately offered to replace the carpet in the hallway. However, I rejected this as an unsatisfactory resolution as the difference between the hallway carpet and the stairs was notable. They accepted my position and also changed the (undamaged) stairway carpet. This was all done as promptly as possible. I believe this incident is an excellent example of the professionalism of both Tim and the contractor he recommended, both in the way they conducted themselves and for having insurance protection in place.

In summary, I would not hesitate to recommend Tim together with his preferred contractors for quality interior refurbishment projects.
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26 August 2017

I contracted Tim to project manage the total refurbishment of my flat in a 1930s mansion block.
Much of this occurred when I was overseas.
I am delighted with the end result, Tim really listened to my ideas, came back with his own ideas and suggestions, project managed what was a big job in a way that caused no problems with neighbours.
The transformation has created an elegant, sophisticated but comfortable space and has greatly increased the value of the property.
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26 August 2017

I worked with Tim on the total refurbishment of my flat which is in a 1930's mansion block.
Much of this was done at a distance as I had to spend time in Australia. Tim is extremely professional , he really listened to my ideas but did all the hard work in putting it all together. The end result was fantastic and I would have no hesitation in recommending his project management skills and advice on interior design. More...

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7 August 2017

Brilliant interior design service all round. We hired Timothy James to redesign our house in Twickenham and were very pleased with the work they produced for us. The designs were spot on - very stylish - just what we were hoping for. Excellent communication and interpretation of our brief, leading to a fantastic finish throughout the house. We will certainly be using Tim and his team in the future. More...

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14 April 2017

Rich at the Garden Route Company is a solid professional. Not only are his designs truly exceptional, they are backed up with excellent service and a willingness to make the whole experience positive and as painless as possible. I really feel like I was treated fairly during the whole process. More...

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13 February 2017

When I purchased my new property, I was keen to put my own stamp on the place but felt pressured for time and manageability due to my busy working life. Of the several interior designers I considered, Tim was my instinctive and trusted choice as he proved to be proactive from the outset in listening to and understanding my style, preferences, specific requests and budget. Through close and honest interaction, Tim and his design team helped to transform my apartment into a liveable home that fits with my taste and needs. They aided the process by creating sample boards that served to steer my vision. Tim was extremely patient in searching out colour-schemes, materials and items that aligned with the end-result in mind and on paper. I was able to have complete faith in him for smoothly and very effectively coordinating the ordering and delivery process. Also carpentry, joinery (including bespoke bookcase, shelving and wardrobe units), plumbing and decorating work. Tim’s commitment and hands-on management of the project alleviated a significant burden from me. I later commissioned his team to design a Monet-themed garden for me, which they again took the reins on in delivering on time and fully to specification, adding extra character to the property exactly as I had dreamt of. Tim offers a superior quality design service, encompassing sound implementation too. I would highly recommend him and his team to any new clients. More...

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21 December 2016

Garden Route designed a spectacular, customized hardscape complimented by beautiful and unusual plantings that enhanced the architectural design of our house. Rich and Sandy interpreted the our vision to create an outdoor space that far, far exceeded expectations. They represent the best kind of professionals. More...

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21 December 2016

We had three different people create designs for the backyard. This group was far and away the best. Incredible!!! Thank you!!!!

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16 August 2016

We have worked alongside Liller Interior for many years. Tim's attention to detail means that his projects always have a super sleek finish. From working closely with mutual clients we are told time & time again how happy they are with his work. He is passionate about making each project about the individual client, using lighting and colour to full effect. When looking for a designer who understands your needs and goals do speak to Liller Interior. More...

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2 June 2016

Rich Radford and the Garden Route team created an inspired, beautiful and serene garden oasis for our family. Rich is an experienced, artistic and creative landscape designer. He created a front & backyard landscape that is truly unique and perfectly complements our new modern house. The Garden Route built custom steel gates and planters, an outdoor gas-powered fireplace, cedar benches, a modern fountain, steel veggie planters, a succulent roof garden, and an absolutely stunning arbor and a wooden deck with a 10 person outdoor dining table with lush vines growing overhead. The quality is of the highest caliber and his creativity is unparalleled. Highly recommend. More...

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23 March 2016

Good natured, expert, easy going and professional. We have trusted our work to the Garden Route many times and they are always a pleasure to work with. Thank you!

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27 February 2016

Simply the best! Designed and built my deck and small garden in San Francisco, when I purchased the 3-unit building. I've worked with them again and again over the last 15 years.

Since then they've installed an extremely efficient drip irrigation system, rebuilt the fence, added new plantings and provided all kinds of maintenance.

Everyone is friendly and professional, sensitive to my budget and time frame. I will seek their assistance any time I need garden work.
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14 December 2015

We have worked with Tim on several projects over the last few years and are always amazed at his level of creativity and ability to inject style and flair into his designs.

He is a professional through and through, yet down to earth and friendly at the same time.

We have already recommended him to many of our friends and customers and will continue to do so at every opportunity.
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5 October 2015

Did a great job transforming our back yard in Pacifica from design to build -- new and expanded deck, a new concrete patio, artificial lawn, and a decomposed granite patio + new drought resistant plants and lighting all around. Total project was about 4 months. We've been very happy with the result and have been using the space extensively since it was completed.

Design process was great. Sandy listened to our needs and concerns and came up with a great (albeit a little over budget) design that we loved. Had to do a little work to bring the cost down, but the end result was still terrific. Staff was great too.

A few minor issues here and there, but overall highly recommended.
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22 September 2015

Rich, Sandy, and their crew are amazing! After hunting around on Houzz for ideas for our backyard mess, I noticed that a lot of the pictures I was "saving and tagging" were related to work done by The Garden Route. We started design discussions with Rich in the Winter/Spring of 2014 and broke ground on the project June 4, 2014 (I remember the exact day because my son was born - we were hoping to get things kicked off prior, but we ended up adding on a portion of the project we thought we might wait until the following year to do, so there was a lot of "value-engineering" to see how we could make it work within our budget - just under ~$100k). Rich and Sandy were great at this and everything through the design process to checking in on the work at both the beginning of the project and throughout the summer. The build crew are extremely detail orientated and take great pride in their work. I think we wrapped up towards the end of August/early Sept 2014. We could not be happier with the final product. Our now 3.5 yr old and 1 yr old LOVE the backyard. We entertain all the time back there and would not change a thing about it. In fact, we recently got in touch with Rich again to figure out what we're going to do about our front yard (which is a mess of overgrown juniper bushes like the back was). The whole process went extremely smoothly and even if I thought I could get the work done cheaper by another firm, I would stick with the Garden Route because they're such a pleasure to work with and I really trust them. Thanks for giving us a space we'll continue to enjoy for many years to come! We're looking forward to the same sort of transformation in our front yard. More...

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1 September 2015

Sandy and his crew did an amazing job designing and building our backyard space. We use it more than we ever did before he got there and brought out it's true potential.

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11 May 2015

I have just hired Rich for the third time in as many years. I am consistently impressed with the quality of the work produced by The Garden Route and their willingness to see things through to complete customer satisfaction. They completed a redesign of my driveway and entry garden, built a beautiful fenced vegetable garden with raised beds, built dry stack walls, a deck and stairs. The crews are always friendly, hardworking and detail oriented. I highly recommend them. More...

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3 May 2015

I hired Rich Radford and Sandy Ayers of The Garden Route Company to design and install my front landscape, which involved some complex elevations and challenging conditions. From the innovative design, quality installation, attention to detail, and overall project management, their service was outstanding. Their crew was a pleasure to have around and had a thorough work ethic throughout my six-month project. They created a low-maintenance, low-water-consumption garden that is not only functional but absolutely gorgeous as well. I have neighbors and strangers stop by constantly to admire and compliment my front yard. I highly recommend The Garden Route Company for their award-winning designs, stunning landscapes, and top-notch service. More...

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2 May 2015

Rich and The Garden Route converted a large unconnected grass landscape into a inviting home surrounding with connected DG paths and surfaces , vegetable beds all bordered by low-water plants, shrubs, trees, stone-walls, steps and punctuated with circular stone patios, vases and gas fire-pit with bench.

The Garden Route's design/build service/maintenance, references, photo gallery, interviews were all critical in our decision, but what turned out to be the deciding factor was Rich's ability to suggest features on first visit that were then instantly obvious and to become central to the final design. This quality resurfaced throughout the project in helping us to envision the end product that would not mature for years. Rich's unique talents were witnessed again with planting where he set a large number of plants in places and formation that are still enduring and eye catching.

The entire Garden Route's team were great and earned our trust and appreciation quickly. As with any large projects there are times where you need to either add extras in or consider different options not discoverable and these were all negotiated openly and fairly. The timeframe approximated for the project occurring in Winter and Spring was held to closely and maintenance is on-going.

Our choice with the Garden Route is reassured every day as we enter visibly from windows or physically through doors into our new inviting outdoor space.

I recommend The Garden Route Company.
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28 April 2015

It's not often you find a company capable of being both creative and efficient, but that's been my experience with The Garden Route. The team designed a beautiful landscape for our new house, and then executed that design with nary a delay or problem. Highly, highly recommended! More...

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22 April 2014

I hired Tim to redesign several rooms in my flat and to project manage the refurbishment. I chose him over others because he seemed to understand what I was looking for in terms of the design, and because his prices were reasonable. I am very happy indeed with the designs he came up with and how they have been implemented by the contractors he found. The refurbishment took a bit longer than originally promised and there were a few minor niggles, but these were sorted out easily enough. Tim is great at keeping in touch and is easy to talk to. I felt I could trust him to organise everything, even when I moved out for several weeks while the decorators were in. My trust was rewarded with a wonderful flat, more beautiful than I could have hoped, that feels like new and is getting great comments from everyone who visits. More...

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19 April 2014

I chose Liller Interior from a number of interior designers I found online, to decorate and furnish my new-build three bedroom apartment. The brief was to produce contemporary schemes for all rooms. For a fixed fee, Tim worked really hard to create the designs, providing me with floor plans and montage boards showing the proposed furniture and accessories room by room. Tim was always readily available by phone and email to discuss ideas and suggestions. He made regular visits to my apartment, and we exchanged innumerable emails, considering various options. Tim was admirably patient with my regular changes of heart. Tim has a range of contacts who will do any necessary work, so there is no need to get anyone else involved. His decorator was particularly professional, going out of his way to ensure I was happy. While I was away, Tim effectively took charge of the project, going to the apartment to receive and unpack furniture. Despite the concierge staff at my block being generally obstructive, he stayed calm and got on with the job. My budget was rather tight, which Tim didn’t find easy - some of his initial estimates were exceeded, as was his time estimate for project management. However, he strived to deliver the goods and eventually agreed to drop his hourly rate to help me towards the end. All things considered, I am very happy with my home, which has been entirely transformed, as shown on the Liller Interior website. It is clear from Tim’s portfolio and his work on my project that he takes great pride in what he does. I am very grateful for all his hard work and would welcome potential clients for a personal viewing of the apartment. More...

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4 February 2013

Landscape design and installation. Fabulous company, excellent design services, excellent crew. I had my very large front garden completely excavated and redesigned with a new efficient watering system, dry creek, DG pathways, two seating areas, boulders, and plants. Many of my existing plants were recycled, as was any savable and useful soil. The overall effect is natural, flowing and curvy, which was important to me. It fits a coastal climate, and is environmentally responsible while being beautiful. Sandy Ayers and Stephanie Kawachi are great listeners and communicators. The crew is the same. To a person they are friendly, professional, and hard working. Delightful experience and worth every penny. I highly recommend this company. More...

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6 December 2012

The Garden Route Company is a class act from the design phase of a project through building and maintenance. Both Rich Radford and Sandy Ayers are innovative and conceptual architects with the added bonus of being licensed contractors. They are able skillfully translate and execute a vision into a beautiful, livable, and sustainable garden. Their extended team that worked on our property were respectful and tidy. If ever we had a question or concern about the project, we received an immediate personal response from Rich or Sandy, which allowed us to feel connected to every phase of the project. Rich and Sandy have vast horticultural knowledge in addition to their ability to design and build, which allowed us to transform our front and back yards into lush living spaces, abounding with native, low-water use plantings, in addition to edibles, which include seasonal vegetables and fruit producing trees. We are now able live outdoors on our property when we gather around a hand-crafted fire pit, cook outdoors in our outdoor kitchen, and eat in a protected dining area. Our children have a safe, yet rustic space in which to imagine and play. Our garden is a dream come true for our entire family, and is enjoyed by all of our friends. More...

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1 October 2012

We hired the Garden Route after receiving an uninspired set of designs from our previous landscape architects for our front yard. We wanted to something modern, refined and visually impactful. The Garden Route delivered with a series of great design ideas. We had fun collaborating with them on a few embellishments and ended up with exactly what we were looking for including some incredibly cool vertical gardens.

They also did a great job with the installation. Our general contractor commended their professionalism and workmanship.

We are planning on hiring them again for our patio and backyard.
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27 February 2012

The Garden Route does it all!---great landscape design, plant choice, installation, masonry, carpentry, lighting, and maintenance. We were delighted by the fabulous job Rich Radford and the crew did.

Rich and his staff all have a great eye for design. We found the Garden Route after we had already hired landscape designers and had a basic design—but the Garden Route altered our plans for the better and did gorgeous work.

Rich is definitely flexible in creating different designs for different clients and adapting a design to meet your family needs. We provided a long list of priorities—we wanted to grow fruit (in a yard with few sunny spots), to have a flower cutting garden for our daughter, to kick a soccer ball around in an open space, to have places to sit, and to utilize mainly native and drought tolerant plants. Rich never lost sight of any of our priorities---and now we enjoy our plums, apples, flowers, benches, and low water requirements of our yard.
Rich and all of the staff were exceptionally dedicated to recycling and reclaiming existing soil, rocks, slate, and other materials for re-use in our new design. This environmentally conscious ethic was in line with our values. This approach also saved us quite a bit of money—as it meant we had to haul away very little and not purchase new (expensive) materials.

Rich and his staff are complete perfectionists in designing and installing the hardscaping and choosing and planting the plants. They built beautiful stone retaining walls, sleek, neat metal edging for the yard and planted areas, a perfectly pieced together mosaic slate walkway, a modern wood bench for lounging in a sunny spot and very lovely wood planters. In our indoor atrium they set large blue concrete pavers (again reclaimed material) and built an elegant, simple fountain. They installed a flawless irrigation system—with multiple different zones for different water needs of the plants. The plants they chose flower sequentially—pro
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9 August 2011

Sandy and the Garden Route landscaped our front and back gardens in the summer of 2010.
We are very happy with the work Sandy and his crew did for us. They are very professional, polite, and obviously take pride in what they do.
Any questions or concerns we have about our plants or landscaping are always addressed promptly and professionally.
We have contracted with The Garden Route to do regular maintenance as well. We would highly recommend working with the Garden Route.
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2 August 2011

I was thrilled with the creative landscaping that Garden Route Company did for us. They revived our backyard, which was in an awful state of disrepair when we bought our house. I couldn't be happier with their work. Not to mention that Sandy and his crew were absolutely wonderful to work with. Sandy is truly an artist, yet the end product was practical and easy to take care of. More...

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27 July 2011

The Garden Route is a great company. We worked with Sandy to landscape our front and back yard. He did an amazing job! Sandy & his team go the extra mile to make sure everything is done beautifully. They are knowledgeable and easy to work with. I highly recommend them. More...

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20 July 2011

Excellent design and workmanship follow-through. Rich helped us design the garden of our dreams, his team of professionals carefully transplanted our existing plants, re-designed the yard, included new plantings and transformed a once unworkable and unmanageable area into an entertainer's and gardener's paradise. All of this within our budget and without any hitches or excuses. Highly recommended! More...

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19 July 2011

We are very happy with The Garden Route Company.
Rich Radford has been delightful to work with, knowledgeable and helpful.
Our backyard was a weeded jungle and is becoming an inviting extension to our house.
Thank you Rich and your wonderful Crew!
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19 July 2011

The design/build team at Garden Route are impressive. Rich and Sandy's designs are contemporary and liveable, and always striking and interesting. The designs are enhanced by an environmental consciousness regarding the use of water and the use of plants such as native plants and grasses that do not require regular maintenance and a chemical regime to sustain. They have an outstanding knowledge of useful and innovative materials for their designs. They create conceptually interesting gardens where the complexity and thought that goes into the design and construction supports eminently liveable spaces. More...

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19 July 2011

Our landscaping after The Garden Route Company completed their work is magical. Rich is extremely knowledgeable about every variety of plant, tree and flower and selected plantings that complement well the contemporary quality of the home and our desire for a relatively easy maintenance garden. Equally important, the project was completed efficiently and on budget. More...

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I always ensure I take the time to really get to the bottom of the brief, and am therefore in the best possible place to respond to it.

I meet with you several times before producing any designs for you. When I do present my design drawings, visuals and specifications, I give my clients the opportunity to make changes before moving into the execution stage.

I work in a variety of different styles including eclectic, contemporary, modernist and minimalist.

Working closely with my clients and helping them achieve something they couldn't have done without me.

Creative control and the ability to have my own wonderful clients.

I listen to my clients, I give them a superior quality service and bring taste and invaluable interior design know-how to every project I undertake.

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