1Leapingfrog Studio

About

For me, the garden isn't just décor—it shapes how a place feels. My style is about erasing the boundary between home and nature. I try to make spaces where you can chill, wander, or just stare at a wall of green, letting your head empty out for a bit.

How I Bring Nature Inside

I love working with indoor courtyard landscaping, especially in the heart of a house. Sometimes, that's a courtyard you can see from every room. Other times, it's a staircase-turned-jungle, or a double-height living room where big, tropical leaves reach up to the skylight. If you’re into sacred corners, I’m all for adding a puja spot surrounded by plants and maybe even water.

Rooftop green retreats are another favourite. I use built-in planters and let vines spill over, so the terrace or roof feels more like a mini-forest than just a slab of concrete. The goal is always to frame cool outdoor views and make you want to hang out there.

My Signature Moves

• Play with light and shadow garden effects using skylights, pergolas, or even jaali (screen) walls for those shifting patterns through the day.
• Stick to earthy stuff—exposed brick, rough stone, terracotta, warm wood.
• Tropical garden design is my go-to: think Monsteras, Palms, Fiddle-Leaf Figs, vines everywhere.

The Way I Work

I start by messing around with real materials and plants—mood boards you can touch, not just look at. I want you in on the whole thing, from early sketches to the final brick. It’s always a bit messy, but that’s half the fun.