Spring is (almost) in swing, and as the days slowly get longer, we’ve all the more desire to be out in the garden, frolicking among the flowers.
In partnership with Metro, the ufurnish.com Home Awards 2025 launched on March 4, showcasing the homeowners, influencers, innovators, retailers and manufacturers transforming living spaces across the UK.
Last year’s winners included artist Daniel Bland and his Wonderland-esque hallway, and interior designer Sally Wort, whose yellow-drenched back garden gave us some serious interiors (or, rather, exteriors) envy.
Wondering about putting your name in the hat? The awards recognise outstanding talent across 20 categories covering interiors, gardens, furniture innovation and home accessories.
If you’re looking for some inspiration for your garden – or simply want to admire some absolutely gorgeous ones – we’ve rounded up seven entries from previous years to get those creative juices (or natural curiosity) flowing.
Ash Mazzina
Ash Mazzina (@ashmazzina) is all about embracing traditional British interiors all while incorporating a ‘touch’ of Italian sophistication.
When he first moved to London, he spent three years in a flat without a garden – but that all changed after he bought the ‘worst house’ on the street and made it one of the best.
To create this idyllic space, he dug up the entire garden and incorporated a walkway, decorating it with outdoor furniture and some of his favourite plants: hydrangeas, roses and lavender.
Sally Wort
Calling all fans of yellow: Sally Wort’s (@SallyDoesSassy) garden is utterly joyful in all its colourful glory – and it won last year’s garden award.
There are disco balls, bright yellow tablecloths, and even a real bathtub overlooking the rolling green hills. Who said they were just for bathrooms, anyway?
Claire Champion
A self-described ‘interiors gal,’ we feel relaxed just looking at Claire Champion’s (@charnwoodtowers) lovely garden space, from the fairy lights hanging over the pergola to the outdoor fireplace and comfy chairs.
It’d certainly be a challenge not to fall asleep in one of these during the summer, that’s for sure.
Hayley Stuart
Over the last few years, Hayley Stuart (@iamhayleystuart) has put huge effort into perfecting her garden.
Previously a concrete jungle inundated with weeds, she added a new path and patio that she stencilled herself, as well as a pergola, a log cabin, an above-ground swimming pool and even an outdoor kitchen.
All in all, her mission was to make it feel like she was on holiday – and she’s certainly achieved just that.
Alia Razzaq
A completely self-built space, Alia’s (@ourhouseinlondon) garden has become an extension of her home.
When she was thinking about what she wanted it to look like, she considered what she and her family would be using each element for, and it’s now a space where they can relax, dine and spend time with their loved ones.
She’s considered everything down to the texture of the various plants she’s featured, alongside soft, warm lighting to make the space welcoming.
Nikki Shore
Nikki Shore (@weeny_victorian_house_in_ware) is all about maximalism, colour, and fun prints – and her garden is no exception.
From the turquoise outdoor fireplace to the lanterns and the hot pink theme, we’re obsessed with how fun her space is. It’s like a Barbie Dreamhouse, but outside. And the framed prints? Genius.
Joy Rodriguez-Adams
Now isn’t this a breath of fresh air?
Joy Rodriguez-Adams (@home_joyr) did all the renovation work herself (apart from the tiling) – and now, her garden is her favourite space across her whole home no matter the time of year, with features including the central firepit keeping it warm and cosy even if it’s chilly out.
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