A modern tropical /coastal garden with a luxury barefoot resort feel. 

Our client’s brief was relatively simple. They knew they wanted a pool. Beyond that they wanted a modern space they could relax in and one which extended the entertaining capabilities of their home. With budget considerations in mind, we chose to work with, as opposed to fight, the existing slope and level changes and used these to create different zones within the design, such as cooking, dining, lounging areas. We updated the space with modern understated materials including, spotted gum and Livermore Perla large format porcelain tiles from Artisan Exterior. The highly distressed finish of the Barrimah stone from Eco Outdoor used in the retaining wall injects some texture and character. 

The project is packed with inclusions such as barbeque and bench area, pizza oven, dining area, pool, shower, expansive poolside deck and lounging area and an elevated sunbed imbedded into the garden. However, despite the inclusions and split levels the space manages to still feel open. The design accentuates a feeling of space and vastness with its clean lines and simple material selection. The hardscape elements are softened by a fusion of tropical and Mediterranean planting resulting in a barefoot luxury resort feel to the space.

Material and Plant Palette

• Dulux Monument
• Spotted gum hardwood decking and screening
• Barrimah Stone Walling
• Ezarri Niebla pool tiles
• Olive Trees (Olea Europea)
• Ligularia reniformis
• Prostrate Rosemary

Photography: Bolt Media