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30 Years of Bringing Breathtaking Gardens to Life.
At The Design CIC, we create enchanting outdoor sanctuaries reflecting your unique style. Full garden design services turning your dream into reality. Let us bring your outdoor oasis to life! #gardendesign #dreamgardens
We are The Design CIC, a team of passionate, award-winning designers and master builders. Our mission is simple: to create enchanting outdoor sanctuaries that reflect your unique style.
Our Roots Aren't in Design—They're in the Earth.
"From my earliest childhood, I understood that the world spoke in a language older than words. I found my solace in nature, sharing my troubles with ancient trees and patient, listening animals. Nature wasn't just a place to me; it was a sanctuary where I felt seen and heard. This intuitive, sacred connection to the land—its ability to listen, to hold, and to heal—is the seed from which this company grew. It is the continuation of a lifelong dialogue with the living world." — William Butterworth, Founder & Principal Designer
Award-Winning Design. Master Craftsmanship.
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Our passion for creating beautiful gardens is backed by decades of proven experience. As a 5x RHS Gold and Silver-Gilt Medal winner, William Butterworth leads a devoted team dedicated to the highest standards of horticultural excellence and build quality.
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We are a full-service landscape design and build firm. This means we manage every step of your project, ensuring a single, clear vision from the first sketch to the final installation. Our in-house and trusted partner builders are masters of their craft, delivering meticulous results that stand the test of time.
Our Specialism: The Restorative Wellbeing Garden
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Alongside our classic design work, we have a deep, specialist interest in the connection between nature and health. This passion has led us to create transformative healing gardens for organisations like Mildmay Hospital and to pioneer research into evidence-based design.
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For clients seeking to go deeper, we offer our specialist 'Wellbeing Garden' service—designing spaces scientifically-informed to reduce stress, restore focus, and enhance your personal wellbeing.
Our Mission: Gardens for Good
As a Community Interest Company (CIC), our work has always been driven by purpose. We are proud of our heritage, born from The Design Charity, and our history of co-creating transformative gardens for remarkable charities like Kids Company and Emmaus. We believe a beautiful, well-designed garden is not a luxury, but a vital part of a flourishing life.