Thinking of your garden as a room is the concept used in this garden plan to make this space more approachable. On a small scale these principles are very similar to those of interior design. Decide what you want in the space and keep the design interesting and simple. In this Cambridge, MA property, space was at a premium and at the client’s request we included, a location for garden art, a no mow, pollinator friendly place, privacy hedges and a friend and family patio for relaxing and entertaining. Since the living area is a bit restricted inside, the homeowners benefit from the view of the garden outside and conversely, a cramped garden will seem less so if it is a harmonious extension of the architecture it adjoins.