I used to prefer firm pillows but recently we got our first memory foam pillows and it's great. I had tried one before that I didn't like but it's because it was too flat and small. So size does matter!

Reading this thread, the picture I got (maybe from another discussion because I'm sure I've seen this talked about before?) was a dividing line somewhere between a few extra pillows which enhance the bed aesthetically, are potentially useful for sitting up to read a book, and are easily stored elsewhere when not required and too many extra pillows which make the bed look less like a bed and more like a pillow factory, are potentially useful for an attempt at a world record pillow fight, and keep you up all night moving them when you need access to the bed.

annb1997 - Yes, that is part of the reason I'm doing this project. The entire area will be lowered, re-graded and some drains installed (the garden edge is kind of temporarily in place for now, got a great deal on the plants so they had to go in). It's a bigger job than anticipated as it also means the air conditioners (x3) need to be de-commossioned and re-installed at the new levels. John, I like the idea with regard to the tank, but we get allot of bitey critters and I don't really want to give them anymore areas to hide out in.

Love the colour scheme but wouldn’t do it in a warm climate as black absorbs too much heat. I prefer light houses, but that’s my preference. Black needs to be supported by lovely feature trims. Pick your deck timber and colour stain or natural and then look at house colours to suit package. I’d do wide steps off deck that a couple can sit on or more a tribe. Planting in front of deck to soften and invite as well as cool house. Depending on your budget how much you want to change.