For me...I'd keep the deck the colour it is, may give it a refresh if necessary and go hunting for outside bentwood firniture, you know that curly bamboo kind, it never dates and is elegant and above all comfortable...where many outdoor settings may look good but are not inviting. If the space were mine...and if it had shelter from the elements, or if you didn't mind some of those outdoor firniture protector covers for inclement weather ( when you may as well bring the furniture in...whatever it is..) .I'd also condsider going on the hunt for some lovely old colonial-looking wicker items painted brilliant white, it always makes a statement, always looks classy and is always gentle on the posterior! If you can find the genuine article often you will discover that the seats are made of entwined dried grasses and palm leaves. I'd also go looking at some of those plant/cafe' places...that sell plants, fountains, as well as up-market snacks and are often furnished with wicker...no harm in asking where they bought it...they may even sell it. Its a cosy little space...I'd just have come large comfy outdoor chairs and maybe little side tables. Think of fancy English ladies sitting out of doors watching a cricket match on the manor lawn and sipping drinks...that's the scenario I see there. Maybe even one of thos old tall plant stands with a large green specimen plant....Most of all....have fun.

They have shallow root system- so near your colourbond fence- the heat in Summer will not only dry the roots, but also burn them and the foliage. They require regular mulching and fertiliser, else the leaves yellow and they start dropping. Given you want them as the 2nd layer in your already narrow hedge, it will be a full-time job keeping them happy I think. If you are not a fan of this level of garden commitment- check out the regular mondo grass (not mini). It grows like a weed just about anywhere! Aganpanthus is another one. Both would be ideal 2nd layers and maintenance free.

Thank you so much everyone for your great ideas, sorry for not getting back to you sooner, long weekend and my grandchildren staying over. I loved the idea of a statement pendant Cooper design, and the glass console, I get a bit confused with my style(lol) and I have to keep in mind the continuity as you have mentioned, so I don't have a mish mash of different things. Big reader I have had the console in the lounge there when I first bought it, it looked good but I needed it in my lounge.. I'll put a photo of the clock I think it's a bit old fashioned. Nik star the end wall looks really good and your right it draws the eye, there is certainly food for thought in all of your suggestions.

hi Katie, my experience with my plant-beds next to the pool, (at back of pool=1 metre deep x 3 metres long) & along side of pool =50cm deep * 15m long) - .. initially I planted Palms - removed them after 15 years.. .. I re-planted the 'back-bed' with 'Birds of Paradise, large' - I removed them last year, after 10 years, bcoz they grow very big and spread in all directions & broke-up the garden-wall. Over the past few months, I have been replanting all of my garden , still in-progress- . in the beds near the pool, I have planted - ...…. Tiger Grass bcoz it is not as vigorous as Bamboo, doesn't grow as tall and is in small clumps ….. interspersed with some 'ball-shape plants'.. (for example,EUPHORBIA Ascot Rainbow, RUBY Leaf Alternanthera Dentata Compact) and some silvers - check your local nursery for small tidy, compact shrubs....or, small grasses for a different shape Make sure that whatever you plant does not have any noxious sap etc.. .. https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/poisonous-plant-philodendron/ whatever you plant, there will be some drops into the pool - just make sure you turn on your vaccuum at least once a week...