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Large and Small Outdoor Design Ideas

Balmain Terrace House
Balmain Terrace House
Annie Bowen DesignAnnie Bowen Design
Graced with character and a history, this grand merchant’s terrace was restored and expanded to suit the demands of a family of five.
This is an example of a large contemporary backyard deck in Sydney.
Walless Cabana
Walless Cabana
Walless ArchitectureWalless Architecture
A Sympathetic In-between Positioned at the edge of the Field of Mars Reserve, Walless Cabana is the heart of family living, where people and nature come together harmoniously and embrace each other. In creating a seamless transition between the existing family home and the distant bushland, Walless Cabana deliberately curates the language of its surroundings through the Japanese concept of 'Shakkei' or borrowed scenery, ensuring its humble and respectful presence in place. Despite being a permanent structure, it is a transient space that adapts and changes dynamically with everchanging nature, personalities and lifestyle.
Little Richardson
Little Richardson
Mcmahon and NerlichMcmahon and Nerlich
Stylish Adele outdoor setting by @stylecraft, pots from @gardenofeden, beautifully stocked fridge by client!
This is an example of a small industrial rooftop and rooftop deck in Melbourne with no cover.
Contemporary Deck
Contemporary Deck
Small contemporary side yard and ground level deck in Melbourne with a roof extension.
Yarranabbe House
Yarranabbe House
Kate NixonKate Nixon
Inspiration for a large transitional balcony in Sydney with a roof extension and metal railing.
Heidelberg
Heidelberg
Protech SystemsProtech Systems
Small modern rectangular pool in Melbourne with tile.
Jimbell St Additions
Jimbell St Additions
steelehousesteelehouse
Inspiration for a large modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Perth with tile.
Attadale Project
Attadale Project
Western CabinetsWestern Cabinets
This is an example of a large contemporary backyard patio in Perth with an outdoor kitchen, concrete slab and a roof extension.
Brighton: Renovation & Extension
Brighton: Renovation & Extension
First Avenue HomesFirst Avenue Homes
Design ideas for a large contemporary backyard patio in Melbourne with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone pavers and a roof extension.
Terrace Extension Railway Place
Terrace Extension Railway Place
RMR ArchitectsRMR Architects
Design ideas for a small contemporary deck in Melbourne.
Surry Hills Courtyard
Surry Hills Courtyard
inovasis designinovasis design
An inner city sanctuary in Surry Hills providing cantilevered concrete benches, innovative planting solutions and an outdoor log fireplace for year round entertaining. True indoor/outdoor living with our second landscape design for this young family.
Hood House
Hood House
Mihaly SlocombeMihaly Slocombe
Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.
Bonaventure
Bonaventure
Lindon Homes Pty LtdLindon Homes Pty Ltd
Rear External Elevation with Outdoor Living and Tiled Swimming Pool.
Photo of a large contemporary pool in Brisbane.
R Residence
R Residence
archer designarcher design
Central to the success of this project is the seamless link between interior and exterior zones. The external zones free-flow off the interior to create a sophisticated yet secluded space to lounge, entertain and dine.
Woodinville Pivot Site Design
Woodinville Pivot Site Design
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photography by Meghan Montgomery
Photo of a small midcentury front yard patio in Seattle with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and no cover.
Secluded Front Yard Patio
Secluded Front Yard Patio
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
This delightfully private patio sits under expansive tree canopy in the front garden. Wrapped in dense, native foliage it is full of fragrance and wildlife. Natural stone with decomposed granite joints allows water to sink into the soil to feed the surrounding foliage. The homeowners enjoy taking their coffee and lunch under the vintage chandelier.
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
Capital Renovations GroupCapital Renovations Group
Photography by Ken Vaughan
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard patio in Dallas with an outdoor kitchen, a roof extension and natural stone pavers.
Seattle Cottage
Seattle Cottage
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
Small arts and crafts front yard full sun xeriscape in Seattle with with privacy feature and concrete pavers.
Melville courtyards
Melville courtyards
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
ron tan
This is an example of a small tropical courtyard full sun garden in Perth with decking and a water feature.
Sophisticated Surrounding
Sophisticated Surrounding
SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + ConstructionSURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction
The inviting fire draws you through the garden. Surrounds Inc.
Photo of a large traditional backyard garden in DC Metro with natural stone pavers and with fireplace.

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