ABOUT
Maike Kristina Harich is a garden designer and an expert in regenerative, soothing and natural spaces.
Her style is characterised by the creation of harmonious and stylish environments – with a particular focus on small spaces in urban settings.
Maike founded her studio in Bremen in 2008. She works on projects with clients throughout Germany and Europe.
Having originally started out in the corporate world, she deliberately left the ‘higher, faster, further’ mindset behind following a career as a communications consultant with her own agency; she sold her business and founded her studio.
She began by creating botanical illustrations and nature-inspired designs, which she has since regularly published as exclusive fine art prints and stationery – and which have already been featured in magazines such as Homes & Gardens, Landlust and Wohnen & Garten.
Soon after setting up her studio, the first enquiries came in asking whether she also designed interior and exterior spaces in her natural and minimalist style.
Over the years, Maike has deepened her knowledge through further training and qualifications, including in landscape design, natural interior design, biophilia and architectural psychology.
In 2024, on her 50th birthday, she fulfilled a long-held dream and studied garden design at the British Academy of Garden Design in London, graduating two years later with distinction and a diploma.
Maike gründete ihr Studio 2008 in Bremen. Mit Projekten und Kunden in ganz Deutschland und Europa.
Ursprünglich in der Corporate-Welt tätig, stieg sie nach einer Karriere als Kommunikationsberaterin mit eigener Agentur bewusst aus dem "Höher, Schneller, Weiter" aus, verkaufte ihr Unternehmen und gründete ihr Atelier.
Sie begann mit botanischen Illustrationen und von der Natur inspirierten Designs, die sie seitdem regelmäßig als exklusive Kunstdrucke und Briefkarten veröffentlicht – und die bereits in Zeitschriften wie „Homes & Gardens“, „Landlust“ und „Wohnen & Garten“ vorgestellt wurden.
Schon kurz nach der Gründung ihres Ateliers gingen die ersten Anfragen ein, ob sie auch Innen- und Außenräume in ihrem natürlichen und minimalistischen Stil gestalte.
Im Laufe der Jahre hat Maike ihr Wissen durch Weiterbildungen und Qualifikationen vertieft, unter anderem in den Bereichen Landschaftsdesign, natürliche Raumgestaltung, Biophilie und Architekturpsychologie.
Im Jahr 2024, zu ihrem 50. Geburtstag, erfüllte sie sich einen lang gehegten Traum und absolvierte ein Studium zur Gartendesignerin an der British Academy of Garden Design in London, was sie zwei Jahre später mit Auszeichnung und einem Diploma abschloss.
Through Maikes personalised consultations and design concepts, she offers inspiration on the potential that lies hidden in an outdoor space. She demonstrates how a natural haven of well-being can be created here and how interior spaces can also be connected to nature. The aim is to forge a link between architecture and nature, creating a relaxing and restorative atmosphere that brings balance and a sense of security to our hectic everyday lives.
It is important to her to take into account the needs and wishes of the people who will be using these spaces, so as to combine both into a stylish and harmonious whole.
With her suggestions and designs, her clients can either undertake the implementation themselves or engage specialist contractors. She often provides support during this phase as well, for example with the selection of materials or design decisions.
“My design concepts combine high aesthetic standards with aspects of biophilia and healing architecture.
This includes appealing to the senses through harmonies of colour and form, natural materials, light, scents or pleasant sounds, such as the gentle lapping of water. Just as a spatial layout should meet the human need for security, tranquillity and, at the same time, a sense of community.
When it comes to garden design, I like to recommend perennials, grasses and woody plants that can cope with the changing climate, and I incorporate medicinal and herbs as well as other edible plants.
Above all, the aim is to create environments and atmospheres that delight the eye and the soul, promote well-being and give both people and nature more space.”
Maike offers only a limited number of personal design consultations so that she can devote her time and attention to each project. As a result, there may currently be a waiting list.
Consultations take place either in person or online, meaning they can be held from anywhere. For comprehensive design concepts, a personal site visit to the garden is recommended.
ARTWORK
Her own garden, nature and the tranquility of the vast North German landscape are reflected in the illustrations, paintings and objects of Maike Kristina Harich.
This results in abstract landscape paintings, art prints and linocuts, as well as – a particular focus – exclusive greeting cards on fine paper – as a tribute to analog writing culture.
Occasionally, she complements this with special objects she has designed from natural materials, such as linen or wood, which combine utility and aesthetics.
Some pieces are unique, others are produced in small series in regional printing houses and workshops. Maike thus combines art with craftsmanship, creating individual pieces that have already been featured in magazines such as Homes & Gardens, Landlust, and Wohnen & Garten.
Currently available pieces and editions can be found under "Artwork" .
JOURNAL
In her journal, Maike Kristina Harich writes about the added value and design of gardens and soothing spaces.
Subscribers to the newsletter (sign up at the very bottom of the page) receive a summary of the articles published in the journal, plus special insights into her studio and her personal tips for living more in tune with nature, sent free of charge by email around four times a year.
We only work with people who share our values. Above all, decency, respect, tolerance, a friendly and peaceful approach in word and deed, and always a good dose of humor.
