beautiful gardens designed for living

Marlene Lento Design Studio offers a full service garden design consultancy with leading expertise in the design of bespoke architectural features and outdoor living and entertainment spaces.
Otford Acer Garden with cascading decks - Marlene Lento
marlene Lento specialises in designing and creating beautiful, functional gardens that are truly made for living – transforming outdoor spaces into elegant environments that are not only visually striking but enhance everyday life.

We offer a comprehensive, end-to-end landscape design service across Kent and East Sussex, guiding you from concept to completion with creativity, clarity, and attention to detail. Whether you're envisioning a stylish urban courtyard, a robust family garden, or a sweeping country estate, we specialise in crafting outdoor spaces that reflect your lifestyle and aspirations. Large or small, each project is uniquely tailored to suit your aesthetic preferences, requirements, and overall budget.

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Tunbridge Wells Urban Courtyard planting - Marlene Lento
Chislehurst Courtyard - Marlene Lento

Award-winning design

Our designs are not off-the-shelf solutions. They are thoughtfully developed to respond to the specific character of your home and garden, ensuring that the finished space feels natural, considered, and fully integrated into your daily life. From contemporary minimalism to timeless English planting schemes, or something beautifully in-between, we work closely with you to create an outdoor environment that is both inspiring and entirely your own.

Our process is immersive, collaborative, and designed to be enjoyable from the very first sketch to the final plan. We present your bespoke garden design in lifelike 3D visuals, allowing you to fully understand and experience the proposed space before any work begins. This interactive approach gives you the freedom to explore options, offer feedback, and feel confident in every design decision.

The creative vision is backed by detailed construction drawings, ensuring everything is clearly communicated and ready for smooth implementation on site.

Marlene Lento is a fully registered member of the prestigious Society of Garden + Landscape Designers.

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Edenbridge pond at dusk - Marlene Lento
west wickham terrace koi pond close up - Marlene Lento

Expertly managed delivery

When it's time to bring the design to life, we manage the tendering process on your behalf, inviting proposals from a trusted network of skilled, vetted contractors chosen specifically for their suitability to your project. We also coordinate with any required third-party specialists – from planning consultants to arboriculturalists and drainage surveyors – so that every element is handled with care and professionalism. Our aim is to ensure a seamless, well-managed build process, leaving you free to enjoy the transformation of your outdoor space with confidence and ease.

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