HAY Palissade Takes Its Place in the RHS Badminton
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Every RHS Show Garden tells a story. Some celebrate planting, others craftsmanship or biodiversity. At this year's RHS Badminton Flower Show, garden designer Abigail Stoyle created a space where sustainability, food and thoughtful design worked hand in hand, with our HAY Palissade Balcony Set playing a quiet but important role within the garden.
Created in partnership with the pioneering zero-waste restaurant Silo, All That Comes In Remains explored how gardens can become closed-loop systems, where materials are reused, planting is productive and every element serves a purpose. Rather than separating beauty from function, the garden demonstrated that the two can exist together naturally.
A Garden Inspired by Zero-Waste Living
Inspired by Silo's philosophy that "there is no bin", the garden was designed as a complete ecosystem. Reclaimed Ekki timber, recycled steel and Oyster[crete], an innovative building material made from discarded oyster shells, formed the hard landscaping. Cork, another renewable material often overlooked today, was incorporated throughout the space, while productive planting blended seamlessly with ornamental species.
Instead of neat vegetable rows, Abigail adopted an edimental approach, combining edible crops with ornamental planting to create a landscape that was both beautiful and productive.
Every plant chosen for the garden had a purpose: chickpeas improved soil health by naturally fixing nitrogen, chamomile supported neighbouring plants and attracted pollinators, while Angelica and Carolina Silverbell reminded visitors that many attractive garden plants also have edible qualities.
All elements combined to create a welcoming space that blurred the functions of indoors and outdoors, encouraging people to slow down, gather and reconnect with where food comes from.
Why HAY Palissade Was the Perfect Choice
Within the garden, the HAY Palissade Balcony Set, consisting of two Palissade Garden Chairs and the Small Palissade Dining Table, was selected in Iron Red. Its neat and compact size was ideal for upholding the intimate, peaceful nature of the garden.
Designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Palissade is celebrated for its clean geometric silhouette and practical use of steel. Rather than drawing attention to itself, the collection sits comfortably within its natural surroundings, allowing planting and architectural details to take centre stage. In Abigail's design, the collection felt entirely at home.
The linear framework echoed the rhythm of the timber pergola, while the slatted steel detailing reflected the vertical cladding used across the outdoor kitchen and bar area. Finished in Iron Red, the furniture introduced a rich earthy tone that complemented the reclaimed materials and created a striking contrast against the surrounding greenery.
Rather than feeling like furniture added at the end of a project, Palissade became part of the garden's architecture, looking as if it had always belonged.
Designed for Gathering
One of the integral concepts of All That Comes In Remains is the idea that gardens should bring people together. The dining area formed a natural destination within the space, inviting visitors to imagine sharing meals made with ingredients grown only a few steps away. It reflected Silo's belief that food, cooking and conversation all begin with a connection to the landscape.
This emphasis on gathering has always been central to HAY’s Palissade collection. Whether used on a compact terrace, in a city courtyard or within a larger garden, the collection creates comfortable places to sit, dine and enjoy time outdoors without overwhelming its surroundings.
For us, seeing our HAY Palissade Balcony Set become part of this remarkable project demonstrates exactly what great outdoor furniture should do. It doesn't dominate a space. Instead, it complements architectural details, celebrates natural materials and creates places where people want to spend time together.
About the Designer
Abigail Stoyle came to garden design after changing careers from working in central London. Drawn towards nature and outdoor spaces, she combines a technical understanding of space and proportion with a passion for creating practical gardens that feel generous, welcoming and connected to their surroundings.
This thoughtful approach is evident throughout the RHS Badminton Show Garden, where every material, planting choice and furnishing contributes to a wider story of sustainability and thoughtful design.
Inspired by the Garden?
If Abigail Stoyle's RHS Badminton Show Garden has inspired your own outdoor project, explore our collection of designer garden furniture, outdoor lighting and accessories.
Bring the same contemporary design language to your own outdoor space with our collection of HAY Palissade garden furniture, from compact balcony sets to generous dining tables, benches, lounge seating and more.
For more on HAY Palissade, read our expert guide on how to choose the right colour for your garden, or see HAY Palissade featured in the gardens of two Grand Designs homes.
Written by Ian Fourie:
As Data Manager at Holloways of Ludlow, Ian Fourie is the gatekeeper of detail. With a sharp eye for accuracy and structure, he ensures every product listing, specification and update is meticulously managed - a vital role in a fast-paced, design-led environment. His passion for precision extends into his personal taste, where a love for beautifully crafted design and the finer things in life shines through.
A former professional drummer, Ian still carries an impeccable sense of rhythm - though these days, it’s more often found in spreadsheets than on stage. He lives in a charming townhouse in Shrewsbury with two cats, a record collection to be proud of, and a garden he swears he'll tackle next weekend.
