https://www.ghld.com.au/blog daily 0.75 2018-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1451355696651-ASK4P9ETD1A7JDIZC6AO/vegetation_hedge_34.png Blog https://www.ghld.com.au/blog/2018/7/5/contemporist monthly 0.5 2018-07-05 https://www.ghld.com.au/blog/2017/1/20/ghld-wins-best-of-houzz-again monthly 0.5 2017-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1484879457027-S9KQWO4PZXZSV855MOLH/GHLD.png Blog - GHLD wins Best of Houzz again! https://www.ghld.com.au/blog/2015/12/23/happy-holidays monthly 0.5 2015-12-23 https://www.ghld.com.au/blog/2015/10/5/here-comes-summer monthly 0.5 2015-10-05 https://www.ghld.com.au/blog/2015/5/15/baby-its-cold-outside monthly 0.5 2015-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1431679875624-KGG2VX667ZQH86I3USK1/image-asset.jpeg Blog - baby, it's cold outside! https://www.ghld.com.au/blog/2015/3/30/landscape-victoria-at-mifgs monthly 0.5 2015-03-30 https://www.ghld.com.au/blog/2015/3/30/burnley-students-win-in-achievable-gardens-at-mifgs monthly 0.5 2015-03-30 https://www.ghld.com.au/blog/2015/2/26/landscape-victoria-mifgs monthly 0.5 2015-02-26 https://www.ghld.com.au/blog/2015/2/10/mifgs-approaches monthly 0.5 2015-02-10 https://www.ghld.com.au/blog/2015/1/23/stay-tuned-for-some-hopefully-interesting-thoughts-about-how-we-look-at-design monthly 0.5 2015-01-28 https://www.ghld.com.au/blog/tag/Landscape+Victoria+Stand monthly 0.5 https://www.ghld.com.au/blog/tag/MIFGS monthly 0.5 https://www.ghld.com.au/pom-1 daily 0.75 2015-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421199193345-320ERYUUOIVP1OB4DBF1/Screen+Shot+2015-01-14+at+12.31.41+pm.png Peace of Mind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421199607632-TQIYXTU7HT05VFXTCXNA/image-asset.png Peace of Mind Tumbled travertine tiles and timber accents give the area softness - a copper planter box adds extra interest and texture, and contrasts well with the soft foliage. The woven loveseat is a prominent and practical feature that invites you to relax.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421199685324-PNZ4TRD5213XLSJDGQIJ/image-asset.png Peace of Mind Working with the existing site levels minimises cost, and also adds to the feeling of space and depth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1422580415653-MQNUEK9QEH2PKH8CFR4Y/image-asset.png Peace of Mind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421199755235-BW0L7KQ2R1KWL8W5HP5S/image-asset.png Peace of Mind Small details make all the difference in such a garden - the eye has so many places to go, again making it seem like a larger space. https://www.ghld.com.au/anotherlevel-1 daily 0.75 2015-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421307541693-6LZTTG8B5KLFTI1SWCXG/5582+copy.jpg Taking it to Another Level https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421311150258-XOBKJATXUFGDTG5NB4QI/5512+copy.jpg Taking it to Another Level The spa keeps warm water flowing into the pool, giving it year-round use and appeal. A screen of timber battens gives privacy to the newly-elevated area from neighbours, and the powder-coasted steel arbour gives some dappled shade - its design is inspired by the water movement below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421314831489-X87GR9757XG2R889M0V9/image-asset.jpeg Taking it to Another Level The expanded deck area gives enough dining space for the whole family, as well as housing storage, a change room and shower underneath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421315086667-Y43IDBLB8KWTFRJNNOWB/image-asset.jpeg Taking it to Another Level Before - a sad and unused waste of space. https://www.ghld.com.au/intro daily 1.0 2020-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1519614878208-KV5LFH8ME9CV06XHUL0U/5670+copy.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421995611372-7OMA8AN2IBFNQFTSEJPA/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1519615708347-60S0EC6GWLNY1AW9HLR7/image-asset.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421995767224-CFCXISXYA9J7R30C0K9Y/Lima01.jpg Home https://www.ghld.com.au/designprocess daily 0.75 2020-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421210647064-JY2Y8HIKZMC4BLT02EDZ/IMG_1056_2.JPG Design Consultation https://www.ghld.com.au/company daily 0.75 2019-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421995140000-1D2RYLEUFKYQFR6IFQPO/5583+2.jpg About GHLD https://www.ghld.com.au/testimonials daily 0.75 2015-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1422315308277-61T0QHQQJ7VI4PGK74VE/DSCN0641.JPG Client Testimonials https://www.ghld.com.au/seventies-1 daily 0.75 2015-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421200161642-HWCZPD8K2PS7J2RG0H7I/DSCN2595.JPG Reviving a Seventies Pool & Garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421200569720-ZNCUSHID0KI8CS7EE9HF/DSCN2582.JPG Reviving a Seventies Pool & Garden An expanded lounging area and new spa tied in to the renovated pool gives the whole area a fresh new look - and a lawn to play on doubles the use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421202341554-EPFPO7RBDZZ9SJU4HB4G/Lima03.jpg Reviving a Seventies Pool & Garden Before - a tired, shabby looking space, with no room to play around the pool or even outside the pool! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421202177377-B8IIEG0XGA0GWQFUL0EJ/image-asset.jpeg Reviving a Seventies Pool & Garden The expanded entertaining space - comfortably seats 8-12 people, with room to move and space for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421202444270-X8ACU5FY8SC5K78EQ3GJ/DSCN2073.JPG Reviving a Seventies Pool & Garden Before - a tight, closed in and unattractive space for dining and too cramped for good movement through the area - not even a place for a bbq. https://www.ghld.com.au/roof-top-1 daily 0.75 2017-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421213460249-778IMJDDSWC41UQKFF6C/5555.jpg Rooftop Water Terrace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421215788513-AL2KTGTBX88JITY131Z4/image-asset.jpeg Rooftop Water Terrace A dramatic rooftop garden space that incorporates moving water, a 'floating' outdoor lounge and observation platform, and plenty of fish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421215918490-6MB6CN43A2RTU7UI16EB/image-asset.jpeg Rooftop Water Terrace A spillway over 2 sides, elevated lounge area and 'floating' travertine steppers a ensure that water is the star, giving a sense of calm and reflecting light into the living areas of the house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421216071648-S0ANM34XNX59WIO8LHBP/image-asset.jpeg Rooftop Water Terrace Before - a sad and unused space where some usable outdoor space was badly needed. https://www.ghld.com.au/family-front-1 daily 0.75 2015-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421216511014-WW0V08E474J7BI10IDUD/IMG_1358.JPG Family Front Garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421217310515-CNSHGWE4WSBWKE9U69RU/Stockholm02.jpg Family Front Garden The garden blends into the carport and driveway area to help create a feeling of openness and space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421216793984-W8Q1LHSYBA866LJIWJ2P/IMG_1356.JPG Family Front Garden A classic influence with a bit more informality of planting - one year on, and the garden is becoming a private, soft place to be relaxed, and to get away from all the noisy action in the backyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421217119109-Q0VEYJ77Z6RIZ6QH9UL8/image-asset.jpeg Family Front Garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421217754823-28B6IZXYRC2D6NWOAQ0R/image-asset.jpeg Family Front Garden Before - an overgrown, unusable space, with loads of potential. https://www.ghld.com.au/projects2-1 daily 0.75 2015-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421316091706-6UD34H9F47D49N9O8KVR/MIFGS2011_004.jpg Other Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421374768018-9TBKI2RG94WBCZB4E957/image-asset.jpeg Other Projects Before - a tired, old pool - the brick paving was lifting, the pool tiles falling off, and a section of the high brick wall leaning precariously. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421374897917-UZ8K9XPE0PCP6A0OIC09/DSCN2582.JPG Other Projects New tiling, new sandstone paving to freshen up the look of the area and we replaced the thick, leaning brick wall with vertical timber fencing, which gave back about 12 square metres to the area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421375507411-AKJZ8XJD4XP9OJFNGDC8/IMG_1243.JPG Other Projects A narrow light well, a few folding chairs - this space could be so much more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1422320096076-169TZXACPEJ550RPGFCO/GHLD2.jpg Other Projects Add a few planters, a cantilevered seat to keep the space feeling as wide as possible, and a decorative light screen to cut into that slab of white wall. Now it's a place to relax - on a budget. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421376235668-TQX63OC259PK4WDOF99P/Lima03.jpg Other Projects Before - a tired space, with slippery paving, no soft areas for play, and no distinct entertaining area or way to get to the bungalow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421376432625-7MP9J7MPZ0MWBHURC5CW/IMG_3094.JPG Other Projects An entertaining deck, lawns for the kids to play (and fall down) on, and the whole thing links the house to the bungalow - a huge improvement that the clients love. https://www.ghld.com.au/cypsella-1 daily 0.75 2015-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421218922440-TA5T7GD55MDGWKUCI1KR/MIFGS2011_013.jpg Cypsella https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421220154310-ER3EL3RE4525RLTSU918/Stockholm02.jpg Cypsella A Bluestone footbridge takes you over the reflection pool and into the sunken conversation pit - a bbq stays handy, and the curved rear walls hide a small shed and give the space more depth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421305712339-RTXRW6JZV70T64SABU39/image-asset.jpeg Cypsella The seating area 'hovers' above a shallow reflection pool, giving it some drama from inside the house, and creating a cooling, tranquil environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421306119248-XXV5RI27GIAZHKTF4KOK/image-asset.jpeg Cypsella Coverage of Cypsella on Better Homes and Gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421220806266-4A04VFRK7OQ8X6R0YXZ6/IMG_1356.JPG Cypsella The curved lines of the seating area encompass the space and promote conversation and interaction for all who use it - but the seats are still wide enough to lie down on with a good book. https://www.ghld.com.au/designprocess-2 daily 0.75 2016-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421210647064-JY2Y8HIKZMC4BLT02EDZ/IMG_1056_2.JPG The Design Process https://www.ghld.com.au/company-1 daily 0.75 2019-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421995140000-1D2RYLEUFKYQFR6IFQPO/5583+2.jpg Awards & Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1422581334899-8LK7K18H6W0W6I0I3DNU/image-asset.png Awards & Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1422583338116-CHSNNVUK8UYPR05FN2WL/image-asset.png Awards & Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1422581484119-AKI7XLNCTTGRKER28Z6A/image-asset.png Awards & Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1422582922345-14XEA7LWIJDWTAEA9RY2/image-asset.png Awards & Media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1422583191887-6U5PW7QFMEGWXBS1MRTR/image-asset.png Awards & Media https://www.ghld.com.au/chat daily 0.75 2016-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421210647064-JY2Y8HIKZMC4BLT02EDZ/IMG_1056_2.JPG Let's Talk https://www.ghld.com.au/ohana-1 daily 0.75 2019-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1458789604031-RLDRYZV4H7EVLWDP4ODH/OHANA+1.jpg Ohana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1458790282828-M2E9PTQ5AD875SV5SBVC/Stockholm02.jpg Ohana The garden blends into the carport and driveway area to help create a feeling of openness and space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1458790748393-AFW9QG6FKDVBT6X5X9VQ/image-asset.jpeg Ohana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1458790882005-V4N1OF99Q3UP4I6DX1AW/image-asset.jpeg Ohana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1458790491898-9MAB12NJ68WB18UBDXMC/IMG_1356.JPG Ohana A classic influence with a bit more informality of planting - one year on, and the garden is becoming a private, soft place to be relaxed, and to get away from all the noisy action in the backyard. https://www.ghld.com.au/saving-essendon daily 0.75 2018-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487202338567-PR7MJWK23JJQY71CVXHF/161024-ABC-COL_4923.jpg Saving Essendon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487203374406-M8C7ZWHGLJHX2VPOI8S2/image-asset.jpeg Saving Essendon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487223271610-4UL07Y93RO1QI6BL2B94/image-asset.jpeg Saving Essendon The family terrace is a wonderful place to relax, to lie in the sun, and to call down to the swimmers below. The timber detail is echoed on the upper wall, again to break up all of the rendered wall space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487221303846-XO7256VNI5B9485TVNGY/DSCN2073.JPG Saving Essendon Much better! The pool area is now an inviting place to be. Light coloured paving has lifted the area, bouncing light into the once dark corners of the walls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487222479435-QU03MAL1OQPWX670HQGJ/image-asset.jpeg Saving Essendon Before - a slimy grey mess of concrete and clockwork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487222801757-G11RP4PJT73V236WPB4K/DSCN2582.JPG Saving Essendon After: The new and improved pool area seems much more expansive - planters on each side provide some much needed green life and somewhere to relax by the pool, and the timber detail across the rear wall breaks up all of the hard rendered surfaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487224777040-KB4ARL0IBIFRWP7202AK/image-asset.jpeg Saving Essendon Randomly sized timber battens are a low cost way to break up the vast rendered walls - as there was no way to get plants into that space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487224525693-SYDBD08HO3GNXR6ZZI40/image-asset.jpeg Saving Essendon Our lovely client enjoys her new life poolside. https://www.ghld.com.au/dressing-up-a-tired-pool-garden daily 0.75 2017-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487227452000-3VA7HGU6MVK4V91KN7W5/IMG_6686.jpg Bushland Pool & Garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487228786410-CEB8RNL3R9PCU1QDJLFL/image-asset.jpeg Bushland Pool & Garden BEFORE: Still functional, but has seen better days for sure! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487230228158-9GCI10GWU4RUCYOGYECC/image-asset.jpeg Bushland Pool & Garden BEFORE: Small entertaining area attached to the house, and not much visibility into the pool area. The pool is sadly dated and not very appealing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487230617220-4KJTOLD917SUU8BNZXLT/image-asset.jpeg Bushland Pool & Garden AFTER: A big improvement! Granite crazy paving gives a nod to the local area, as well as tying in well with the granite accents in the waterfall and in retaining walls around the garden areas. The new pool surface is light grey, making for a much more refreshing looking swim! Visibility from the new and improved decked entertaining area is much better, too, thanks to the frameless glass pool fencing. Timber posts give an extra detail, are pool safe, and break up all the fencing at each end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487232793906-8CY3LN2223X7X6AI3WMT/image-asset.jpeg Bushland Pool & Garden Great visibility from the expanded entertainer's deck to the pool area - the whole space is opened up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487230963589-FR4A6H49177CM8ITS9CZ/image-asset.jpeg Bushland Pool & Garden BEFORE: The rear corner of the garden had a lot of scrubby, overgrown shrubs that took up a lot of space and fought with the lawn for sunlight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487231665473-X8L960SDOA7NGWJ4350H/IMG_6693.jpg Bushland Pool & Garden AFTER: The sunken 'campfire lounge' seating area, where smaller groups can site and chat over a crackling fire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487231897917-2H1E8XO1V5SMGW3MCG8B/IMG_6733.jpg Bushland Pool & Garden Recycled steppers in the lawn give access from the veggie beds (which are well hidden) up to the main lawn and pool areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487232152136-4KDLHNOY2FMJN8WI6LWL/image-asset.jpeg Bushland Pool & Garden Recycled timber steps lead up from the sunken campfire lounge to the lawn area. Bolstered granite blocks serve as retaining walls to give the lawn a lift and to tie in with the granite in the pool area. https://www.ghld.com.au/saving-essendon-1 daily 0.75 2017-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487202338567-PR7MJWK23JJQY71CVXHF/161024-ABC-COL_4923.jpg Saving Essendon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487203374406-M8C7ZWHGLJHX2VPOI8S2/image-asset.jpeg Saving Essendon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487223271610-4UL07Y93RO1QI6BL2B94/image-asset.jpeg Saving Essendon The family terrace is a wonderful place to relax, to lie in the sun, and to call down to the swimmers below. The timber detail is echoed on the upper wall, again to break up all of the rendered wall space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487221303846-XO7256VNI5B9485TVNGY/DSCN2073.JPG Saving Essendon Much better! The pool area is now an inviting place to be. Light coloured paving has lifted the area, bouncing light into the once dark corners of the walls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487222479435-QU03MAL1OQPWX670HQGJ/image-asset.jpeg Saving Essendon Before - a slimy grey mess of concrete and clockwork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487222801757-G11RP4PJT73V236WPB4K/DSCN2582.JPG Saving Essendon After: The new and improved pool area seems much more expansive - planters on each side provide some much needed green life and somewhere to relax by the pool, and the timber detail across the rear wall breaks up all of the hard rendered surfaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487224777040-KB4ARL0IBIFRWP7202AK/image-asset.jpeg Saving Essendon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487224525693-SYDBD08HO3GNXR6ZZI40/image-asset.jpeg Saving Essendon Our lovely client enjoys her new life poolside. https://www.ghld.com.au/seventies-1-1 daily 0.75 2015-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421200161642-HWCZPD8K2PS7J2RG0H7I/DSCN2595.JPG Reviving a Seventies Pool & Garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421200569720-ZNCUSHID0KI8CS7EE9HF/DSCN2582.JPG Reviving a Seventies Pool & Garden An expanded lounging area and new spa tied in to the renovated pool gives the whole area a fresh new look - and a lawn to play on doubles the use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421202341554-EPFPO7RBDZZ9SJU4HB4G/Lima03.jpg Reviving a Seventies Pool & Garden Before - a tired, shabby looking space, with no room to play around the pool or even outside the pool! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421202177377-B8IIEG0XGA0GWQFUL0EJ/image-asset.jpeg Reviving a Seventies Pool & Garden The expanded entertaining space - comfortably seats 8-12 people, with room to move and space for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1421202444270-X8ACU5FY8SC5K78EQ3GJ/DSCN2073.JPG Reviving a Seventies Pool & Garden Before - a tight, closed in and unattractive space for dining and too cramped for good movement through the area - not even a place for a bbq. https://www.ghld.com.au/dressing-up-a-tired-pool-garden-1 daily 0.75 2017-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487227452000-3VA7HGU6MVK4V91KN7W5/IMG_6686.jpg Bushland Pool & Garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487228786410-CEB8RNL3R9PCU1QDJLFL/image-asset.jpeg Bushland Pool & Garden BEFORE: Still functional, but has seen better days for sure! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487230228158-9GCI10GWU4RUCYOGYECC/image-asset.jpeg Bushland Pool & Garden BEFORE: Small entertaining area attached to the house, and not much visibility into the pool area. The pool is sadly dated and not very appealing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487230617220-4KJTOLD917SUU8BNZXLT/image-asset.jpeg Bushland Pool & Garden AFTER: A big improvement! Granite crazy paving gives a nod to the local area, as well as tying in well with the granite accents in the waterfall and in retaining walls around the garden areas. The new pool surface is light grey, making for a much more refreshing looking swim! Visibility from the new and improved decked entertaining area is much better, too, thanks to the frameless glass pool fencing. Timber posts give an extra detail, are pool safe, and break up all the fencing at each end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487232793906-8CY3LN2223X7X6AI3WMT/image-asset.jpeg Bushland Pool & Garden Great visibility from the expanded entertainer's deck to the pool area - the whole space is opened up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487230963589-FR4A6H49177CM8ITS9CZ/image-asset.jpeg Bushland Pool & Garden BEFORE: The rear corner of the garden had a lot of scrubby, overgrown shrubs that took up a lot of space and fought with the lawn for sunlight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487231665473-X8L960SDOA7NGWJ4350H/IMG_6693.jpg Bushland Pool & Garden AFTER: The sunken 'campfire lounge' seating area, where smaller groups can site and chat over a crackling fire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487231897917-2H1E8XO1V5SMGW3MCG8B/IMG_6733.jpg Bushland Pool & Garden Recycled steppers in the lawn give access from the veggie beds (which are well hidden) up to the main lawn and pool areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1487232152136-4KDLHNOY2FMJN8WI6LWL/image-asset.jpeg Bushland Pool & Garden Recycled timber steps lead up from the sunken campfire lounge to the lawn area. Bolstered granite blocks serve as retaining walls to give the lawn a lift and to tie in with the granite in the pool area. https://www.ghld.com.au/ess-pool daily 0.75 2017-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1489566799662-80KWDF3DGVIYB6DADOCR/7756.jpg Essendon Pool Renovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1489565331491-1ACP4FJVKRN7K45BZY5T/image-asset.jpeg Essendon Pool Renovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1489565673644-4B3DPTTM4H3AO6U3CW03/image-asset.jpeg Essendon Pool Renovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1489565444791-FZ6Q7SSLJLBQBGNN2W5J/image-asset.jpeg Essendon Pool Renovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1489566519379-9J7O9PWXW1SHQ1UADJDC/image-asset.jpeg Essendon Pool Renovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1489566983588-17848SMESHASMLBC7MXU/image-asset.jpeg Essendon Pool Renovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1489567142331-BYBAS1UAI1FJUE0KQO88/image-asset.jpeg Essendon Pool Renovation https://www.ghld.com.au/ess-pool-1 daily 0.75 2017-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1489566799662-80KWDF3DGVIYB6DADOCR/7756.jpg Essendon Pool Renovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1489565331491-1ACP4FJVKRN7K45BZY5T/image-asset.jpeg Essendon Pool Renovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1489565673644-4B3DPTTM4H3AO6U3CW03/image-asset.jpeg Essendon Pool Renovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1489565444791-FZ6Q7SSLJLBQBGNN2W5J/image-asset.jpeg Essendon Pool Renovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1489566519379-9J7O9PWXW1SHQ1UADJDC/image-asset.jpeg Essendon Pool Renovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1489566983588-17848SMESHASMLBC7MXU/image-asset.jpeg Essendon Pool Renovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1489567142331-BYBAS1UAI1FJUE0KQO88/image-asset.jpeg Essendon Pool Renovation https://www.ghld.com.au/midcent daily 0.75 2017-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1489573351000-WTZNSYWV4CPM2KH2VWOW/6821+%281+of+1%29.jpg Mid Century Inspiration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1489574125492-0FCBUQ81KAC3BGZSY1HB/image-asset.jpeg Mid Century Inspiration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1489575398520-NI1YN8HEY3M7NXR7T67W/image-asset.jpeg Mid Century Inspiration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1489573813609-G7K3PS476L3I8WUN0PE7/image-asset.jpeg Mid Century Inspiration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1489574373251-VMDBY2KF1AY9S2HKWQD1/image-asset.jpeg Mid Century Inspiration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1489574862688-6S08QCKHZ39KAX4K2AE8/image-asset.jpeg Mid Century Inspiration https://www.ghld.com.au/rooftop-chillout daily 0.75 2018-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522637509702-GAQX932FPV7O5RFIJHJV/IMG_7023-2.jpg Rooftop Chillout https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522638759606-H89RMGY9NPXYVIFNJL2Q/IMG_4407.jpg Rooftop Chillout Before: Not exactly welcoming! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522637630020-TE3TKIZS8S59ABUS0ETH/IMG_7831.JPG Rooftop Chillout After - amazing what some subtle changes can do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522638819026-3U6ODMNYVAHONI0Z3NZE/IMG_4424.jpg Rooftop Chillout Before: The owners didn't spend much time here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522638991559-RYFD705BNSYA5VYDCXZZ/IMG_6973-2.jpg Rooftop Chillout After: Now they spend hours in their new space and entertain friend and extended family regularly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522639088754-IH3SBJGHH7AXXUCPUJYW/IMG_7044-2.jpg Rooftop Chillout https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522640126715-PSFCCTE6X4FRITXY7N87/IMG_7019-3.jpg Rooftop Chillout Texture has added extra interest to the simple planting scheme. https://www.ghld.com.au/a-touch-of-country-in-the-city daily 0.75 2018-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522642636538-EE2VM778EG67M61SJ6FH/IMG_7062.jpg A Touch of Country in the City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522643679146-NLLEUJPE6QV6RG9J6VMP/IMG_3112.jpg A Touch of Country in the City Before: A pretty tired space with shabby paving that had dropped over time - there was nowhere to relax and the space emend small and uninviting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522644035157-V3OCIMAUI0ZUBMJRMAO5/IMG_7073.jpg A Touch of Country in the City After: We created a couple of zones, which in fact made the space seem much more open and usable. A covered area provides dining options and an open lounge area offers another zone away from the barbecue. Both areas can be seen clearly from within the house, so we had to ensure that the design captured the essence of what they were after - a semi-rustic country garden feel, but with modern amenities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522643814094-Y0GXV22G2KBPFG77BPL3/IMG_7053.jpg A Touch of Country in the City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522641931861-MINK4PNU84LY93FYGEJZ/IMG_7083.jpg A Touch of Country in the City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522643167333-LR66AWN8E6XPIGC7ZEOZ/IMG_7079.jpg A Touch of Country in the City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522642480767-4ITFTXLJ5DEGL1D9SGJB/IMG_7125.jpg A Touch of Country in the City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522643621518-MUA32JF3P7H1FLTHQ2VH/IMG_7108.jpg A Touch of Country in the City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522644797302-EVNJJEDZN0T3YNJT58I6/IMG_3376.jpg A Touch of Country in the City Before: The front yard and entry path had also seen better days and were in dire need of rejuvenation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522645137377-8JMRBGOLF5PF591YH5V8/IMG_7138.jpg A Touch of Country in the City After: We carried the rear garden design palette into the front garden area, which made for a cohesive transition from outdoors, to indoors, to out again! The drystone and bluestone walls and bluestone steps work very well with the surrounding streetscape and are appropriate for the era of house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522645257592-18SY1C90U74ZGMU0KTG8/IMG_7140.jpg A Touch of Country in the City https://www.ghld.com.au/inner-northern-pool daily 0.75 2018-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522656735833-8SZDX1LROJY9V9IKRCMO/IMG_7225+smalller+file.jpg Inner Northern Pool Mother-of pearl swimming pool tiles give the pool and spa extra shimmer - running them up an attached planter wall adds layers to give the area interest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522656689229-CYR25RCO62KFSN8ZJQX0/IMG_7196+2.jpg Inner Northern Pool Compact timber steps make sure that space isn't wasted - and create a nice contrast and warmth to the hard landscape render and paving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522656279497-BGJKKY5RWC8CU6Y2GG7S/IMG_6154+2.jpg Inner Northern Pool Timber decking pattern is wrapped around the other side of the planter - and provides connection to the other areas of the garden - this is the view from the dedicated side entry to the backyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522656824936-QRV5KBNLKTCWP0H1413F/IMG_2129.jpg Inner Northern Pool Before: The view that would soon be from the undercover pergola towards the pool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522656891710-7KK19TO3KX0CN2VD48AT/IMG_2167.jpg Inner Northern Pool Before: View from the house. The trampoline is located at the site of future pool and spa areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522657505700-4JSTI4P3AEDW5C2MN9JM/IMG_7179+smaller+file.jpg Inner Northern Pool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522657931711-3MZP5S8L66AO6HEYOKVL/IMG_7247+smaller+file.jpg Inner Northern Pool By rating the pool we were able to comply with safety and eliminate some pool fencing - this enabled us to maximise the other areas of the garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522658023163-YXT4CT0WPOUVPSD285XF/IMG_7214+smaller+file.jpg Inner Northern Pool From the pool deck seat to the undercover pergola and lounge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522656473670-GUP14IZJZB02XVL27HR5/IMG_7220+2.jpg Inner Northern Pool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54b5c1a9e4b0ebc96d95f4ae/1522658233132-R7DH78D3XPJELFY2EZY5/IMG_6136.jpg Inner Northern Pool The laser cut screen roofing gives the dappled shade of natural vines, without the messy cleanup. https://www.ghld.com.au/read-me daily 0.75 2025-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5310cef7e4b08602cbfa36bf/1412689652885-P9TPK298WCTZU748L0SG/Lifestyle03.jpg Read Me