Hastate Design is passionate about creating unique planting designs.   

We believe that with the current concerns about the environment, our gardens need to become more diverse and rich ecosystems.

To achieve this, we need a more varied range of plants in our gardens and this ethos is reflected in the planting designs we create for our clients.

The planting designs we create are sustainable, sensual and ever changing, bringing a real sense of joy to our clients.

founder

Kornelia, the founder of Hastate Design, has a background in history, art curation and illustration.

Her love of learning led her to study horticulture at the SRUC in Edinburgh, where she developed a keen interest in garden and planting design.

Kornelia was awarded best second year student and received the Silver Medal of Excellence from the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland, RHASS on the completion of her HND studies in Horticulture.

She has been involved in several planting projects for public spaces in Edinburgh, one of which was a planting improvement project for a garden surrounding the Collective Gallery on Calton Hill.

She also completed an internship at the Greywalls Hotel in Gullane, Scotland, where the garden was designed by Gertrude Jekyll. At Greywalls Kornelia worked alongside the head gardener, where she learned a great deal about the work involved in preserving such an historic garden.

Kornelia discovered that planting design is a great medium to express her artistic side as well as allowing for constant learning and knowledge development. This encouraged her to create Hastate Design, a planting design business with strong ethos and design principles.

our customers

Hastate Design has worked with a broad range of customers, from private individuals to high-end hotels and leisure facilities.

Hastate Design is open to collaborating with architects, landscape architects as well as garden designers who are environmentally aware, share similar values, and are interested in enhancing their projects with our unique planting designs.

We are based in Edinburgh.

We work across Scotland and further afield.

testimonials

  • I have worked with Kornelia in a number of projects and I can only recommend her services. Her attention to detail and dedication truly set her apart, and the results exceeded my expectations.

    - Ignacio, Edinburgh

  • What a fantastic experience working with Hastate Design! We had just completed a new build, and Kornelia, in what seems like no time, has filled the borders with an array of planting that ensures all year-round interest (and minimal weeding - a real joy!). It has been a wonderful experience working with someone who has such a genuine knowledge and passion for her vocation and who has gone more than the extra mile to ensure we have a great and much admired outcome. While we would love to keep Kornelia as our own best kept secret I can’t recommend Hastate highly enough!

    - Ken, Elie

  • We had the pleasure of working with Hastate Design to transform our garden into a sophisticated oasis, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Kornelia listened attentively to our preferences and vision for the space, and then skillfully brought it to life with her creative touch. Her artistic sensitivity and plant knowledge made the process enjoyable and educational. Thanks to her, we now have a beautiful and elegant outdoor space that we cherish. Highly recommend Haste Design for anyone looking to elevate their garden experience!

    - Emiko, Edinburgh

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