City Garden Hideaway

City dwellers William Crow and Philip Kain live in a small but perfectly-formed apartment in one of New York's most desirable districts, the Upper East Side. However, their backyard is dark and dingy — plus, it's full of broken pavers, flaky paint and clutter. After stripping the garden back to basics, host Matt James sets about implementing his design of a hideaway from the hectic city.

To tame the clutter in this space, an understairs storage area will be built. Matt will create a lush getaway with an ambient jungle feel. By keeping the center of the yard wide-open and uncluttered, the space will be very versatile.