Positioning the home as a conduit for family and togetherness, Gathering House is expanded to facilitate an open and engaging residential experience, melding both old and new within the one generous site. Taking references from the existing formal silhouette and materiality already in place, the focus became on extruding the original form while imbedding new principles of increased scale and openness throughout. Binding the interior to the larger landscape was also key, driving clear visual connections between inside and out and allowing the functions of the home to spill out into dedicated outdoor entertaining areas. The home celebrates coming together, dotted with moments of compression and release to align with varying levels of passive or active animation, retaining the familiar intimacy of home.

A truly beautiful garden and pool design to complement an incredible architectural designed harbour view home.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary backyard patio in Sydney with no cover.

We love this outdoor area in Bromley for so many reasons. Its beautiful clean horizontal lines, mirrored by the all-black feature walls of the kitchen and the endless fencing. The uncluttered airiness and freshness that pervades the space. The bleached Mediterranean look from the extensive use of white stone, set off against the warmth of the fence and the graced by the beauty of the plantings. The careful use of lighting that reveals it was clearly not an afterthought, and the way it complements and envelops the space as the evening sets in. Contemporary, yet somehow timeless.

Emma Griffin
Contemporary patio in London.

This Bella Vista pergola area adds a new dimension to the home. Sitting conveniently next to the in-ground pool, it is furnished with comfortable outdoor lounge seating, 10-seat dining table, and a woodfire pizza oven. Opening Roof Specialists gave special attention to all the finishing touches. The natural pergola colour scheme is matched to its surroundings, making it a calming and harmonious space to be in. Complete with LED lights, ceiling fan, and motorised opening louvres, entertaining guests by the poolside has never been more luxurious!

Inspiration for a beach style patio in Sydney.

Photo of a large country backyard patio in Other with natural stone pavers and a roof extension.

This contemporary alfresco kitchen is small in footprint but it is big on features including a woodfired oven, built in Electrolux barbecue, a hidden undermount rangehood, sink, Fisher & Paykel dishdrawer dishwasher and a 30 Litre pull-out bin. Featuring cabinetry 2-pack painted in Colorbond 'Wallaby' and natural granite tops in leather finished 'Zimbabwe Black', paired with the raw finished concrete this alfresco oozes relaxed style. The homeowners love entertaining their friends and family in this space. Photography By: Tim Turner

Paul Robinson
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional patio in Other.

Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Other.

Andy Warren
Inspiration for a contemporary patio in Sydney with a roof extension.

Rolling Stone Landscapes
Contemporary patio in Sydney with an outdoor kitchen.

Ashley Thompson
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard patio in Sussex with natural stone pavers.

jordi Miralles
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary patio in Other with a pergola.

Traditional patio in London.

Kristy Noble Photography
Design ideas for a country backyard patio in Other with gravel and a pergola.

Inspiration for a large country backyard patio in Gloucestershire with natural stone pavers.

Photo of a contemporary backyard patio in Adelaide with concrete pavers and a roof extension.

LED garden spike lights are the ideal fittings to light your garden as you can move them as the planting grows and matures. Our range of LED outdoor garden lights include LED spike spot lights, LED spike floodlights and a wonderful new candle-like product – the Carella.