Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.

Small Side Yard w/ Lawn

Conscious Environments Inc.

A simple lawn on the side yard with drought tolerant landscaping.
Design ideas for a small and australian native mediterranean side yard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Orange County with with lawn edging, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

Wurtulla - Sunshine Coast

Horte Couture

Design ideas for a mid-sized and australian native tropical backyard full sun garden for summer in Sunshine Coast with with path, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

Scandinavian Townhouse - Courtyard

DGK Architects

Enhancing the rear yard of the site we integrated a sunken courtyard, making the area feel bigger and providing an extra layer of privacy from the neighbouring sites. – DGK Architects

Verdigris

Tempus Design Studio Pty Ltd

Step into a world of elegance and sophistication with this stunning modern art deco cottage that we call Verdigris. The attention to detail is evident in every room, from the statement lighting to the bold brass features. Overall, this renovated 1920’s cottage is a testament to our designers, showcasing the power of design to transform a space into a work of art.

Telopea

SDA Architects

Mid-sized and australian native modern backyard full sun formal garden in Sydney with a garden path, natural stone pavers and a metal fence for spring.

VILLA MODERNA ESTERNI

JFD - Juri Favilli Design

Design ideas for a large and australian native contemporary side yard full sun formal garden for fall in Milan with natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

The Sunshine Project

Moss Boss Studios

Rustic railway sleepers benches, crunchy decomposed granite underfoot and a rusty corrugated Corten backdrop create a warm and inviting atmosphere for the fire pit area. Lawn and glossy dark green foliage soften the hardscaping elements.

NATURAL LIGHT BY DESIGN

Let's Revamp - Property Styling and Decorating

It is important to understand the impact the outdoors area has on your home's value and that it can affect potential home buyers' decisions about buying your home. The assumption is - if the outside is trashy the inside could be questionable and trashy too. The outdoor area of a home is the ideal spot to create a little retreat from the world – a nook where a buyer can envision themselves spending time, relaxing having a coffee or reading a book. This means that the styling options for an outdoor area are wide open to the imagination. * Master the art of outdoor styling when selling (or decorating) your home with our Home Improvement Training online courses > https://homeimprovementtraining.com ** Outdoor styling furniture and accessories are available for rent from our Sydney Furniture Hire warehouse > https://sydneyfurniturehire.com/

Coastal garden design Dover Heights NSW

Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney

We were asked by the owners of this Dover Heights coastal home to create a front garden design that would enhance the modern design and location of the house. It is located right on the cliffs at Dover Heights Sydney and is subjected to the harsh coastal winds and sea salt in the area. Our focus was on low maintenance, water wise planting and design that would withstand the elements and evolve over time.

The Putting Green

Conscious Environments Inc.

Design ideas for a large and australian native tropical backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Orange County with with lawn edging, concrete pavers and a metal fence.

Yungaba House

Dani Louis Design

Large and australian native traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Brisbane with a garden path, brick pavers and a metal fence.

Wurtulla - Sunshine Coast

Horte Couture

Design ideas for an australian native contemporary backyard full sun garden in Sunshine Coast with a water feature, natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

VILLA MODERNA ESTERNI

JFD - Juri Favilli Design

Photo of a large and australian native contemporary side yard full sun formal garden for fall in Milan with natural stone pavers and a metal fence.

Hastings

Groundswell Gardens

A low maintenance and hardy garden renovation in a converted warehouse in an industrial estate.
Inspiration for a mid-sized and australian native industrial front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Melbourne with with raised garden bed, river rock and a metal fence.

Stack Effect House

SG2 architects + interiors

Photo by: Van Der Post
Photo of a large and australian native contemporary front yard full sun driveway for spring in Melbourne with a retaining wall, concrete pavers and a metal fence.

The Putting Green

Conscious Environments Inc.

Photo of a large and australian native tropical full sun xeriscape for summer in Orange County with with lawn edging, concrete pavers and a metal fence.

The Sunshine Project

Moss Boss Studios

Recycled railway sleeper steps filled with decomposed granite provide side access to the backyard, and create consistency with materials used in the fire pit area.

The Oakland Project

Moss Boss Studios

This garden is all about creating a fun, safe environment for kids to learn and play. Log steppers and boulders of varying heights encourage the young ones to test their balance, while mini railway sleepers provide a place to rest and chat. The bush tucker garden provides a sensory experience and an opportunity for the kids to learn about bush food and food growing.

The Oakland Project

Moss Boss Studios

This garden is all about creating a fun, safe environment for kids to learn and play. Log steppers and boulders of varying heights encourage the young ones to test their balance, while mini railway sleepers provide a place to rest and chat. And what playground would be complete without a mud kitchen!

Australian Native Garden Design Ideas with a Metal Fence

Get Inspired by Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.