Along Western Avenue (Stand WA182), we created The Chelsea Shed. Our intention was simple — to design a sanctuary where architecture and ecology coexist quietly and naturally. A space that feels discovered rather than designed.
At the heart of the stand stood our signature Boon cabin, crafted from reclaimed timber and framed with salvaged Crittall windows and doors, which we painstakingly restored and powder-coated in black. Measuring 5 x 3 metres, the cabin was light-filled and intentionally modest in scale — a distilled expression of what we believe design should be: sustainable, emotionally resonant, and practically beautiful.
Inside, white foxgloves and ferns grew up through carefully lifted floorboards. We wanted visitors to feel as though nature had gently moved back in — reclaiming the structure in its own quiet way. The effect was subtle, but powerful. Many people paused longer than we expected, taking in the detail and atmosphere.
Around the cabin, we recreated the layered planting structure of a native woodland — canopy, understory, forest floor — mirroring natural stratification to support biodiversity and evoke the restorative rhythm of the forest. It was important to us that the stand didn’t just look natural, but functioned ecologically too.
One of the most talked-about elements was the outdoor shower, cascading into a corrugated zinc plunge pool. The water cycled continuously in a solar-powered loop — a small but meaningful nod to off-grid living and low-impact luxury. It demonstrated that sustainability and comfort need not be at odds.
Throughout the week, we spoke to hundreds of visitors — homeowners, architects, hoteliers and Airbnb hosts — all curious about how our modular, foundation-free cabins can sit lightly within gardens, rural retreats and commercial settings. Seeing people step inside, run their hands over the reclaimed timber, and imagine the possibilities for their own spaces was incredibly rewarding.
The response reinforced our belief that buildings should sit comfortably within their landscape rather than dominate it. Nature and architecture can work in partnership, and thoughtfully designed, smaller structures can have a meaningful impact. We were also delighted to receive the Retail Innovation Award from the Royal Horticultural Society — a generous recognition of the thinking, craftsmanship and collaboration behind the project and our business.
Chelsea 2025 was a significant chapter for us, and we’re deeply grateful to everyone who visited, supported and shared the experience. We
If you’d like to explore the Chelsea Shed or discuss a Boon cabin for your own project, we’d love to continue the conversation.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Trade Stand Western Avenue: WA182 | 20–24 May, 2025
