The 'before' situation
The outdoor space was cluttered, incoherent and the decked area did not invite to sit on or entertain.
Instead it had a more utilitarian focus: bike parking, clothesline, washing and storage...
A great start for a plan to improve!
- A North facing hot(!) and sunny backyard
- a narrow but long timber deck
- a tiny lawn area, surrounded by tall fences with extensions on top
- The location of the garden shed required crossing the whole garden.
- From inside, the open plan living, kitchen and dining area all looked out to the back.
The outdoor space was cluttered, incoherent and the decked area did not invite to sit on or entertain.
Instead it had a more utilitarian focus: bike parking, clothesline, washing and storage...
A great start for a plan to improve!
Plenty of space or not?
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Room for improvement
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From storage room...
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The Brief
"Design and create an outdoor entertaining area where we can sit, eat, read and relax and where our kids can hang out and play. We need bike storage and shade against the harsh summer sun. It has to be functional, warm and inviting.
Complete the works to a degree whereby we (the owners) can do the planting and finishing touches"
