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.

Sorrento Project

Inspiration for a modern patio in Perth with concrete slab and a pergola.

Bells Interior Styling

Kennedy and Co Interiors

This is an example of a mediterranean patio in Geelong with natural stone pavers and a pergola.

Outdoor Kitchen Project, Orchard House

Humphrey Munson

Hand-crafted using traditional joinery techniques, this outdoor kitchen is made from hard-wearing Iroko wood and finished with stainless steel hardware ensuring the longevity of this Markham cabinetry. With a classic contemporary design that suits the modern, manicured style of the country garden, this outdoor kitchen has the balance of simplicity, scale and proportion that H|M is known for. Using an L-shape configuration set within a custom designed permanent timber gazebo, this outdoor kitchen is cleverly zoned to include all of the key spaces required in an indoor kitchen for food prep, grilling and clearing away. On the right-hand side of the kitchen is the cooking run featuring the mighty 107cm Wolf outdoor gas grill. Already internationally established as an industrial heavyweight in the luxury range cooker market, Wolf have taken outdoor cooking to the next level with this behemoth of a barbeque. Designed and built to stand the test of time and exponentially more accurate than a standard barbeque, the Wolf outdoor gas grill also comes with a sear zone and infrared rotisserie spit as standard. To assist with food prep, positioned underneath the counter to the left of the Wolf outdoor grill is a pull-out bin with separate compartments for food waste and recycling. Additional storage to the right is utilised for storing the LPG gas canister ensuring the overall look and feel of the outdoor kitchen is free from clutter and from a practical point of view, protected from the elements. Just like the indoor kitchen, the key to a successful outdoor kitchen design is the zoning of the space – think about all the usual things like food prep, cooking and clearing away and make provision for those activities accordingly. In terms of the actual positioning of the kitchen think about the sun and where it is during the afternoons and early evening which will be the time this outdoor kitchen is most in use. A timber gazebo will provide shelter from the direct sunlight and protection from the elements during the winter months. Stone flooring that can withstand a few spills here and there is essential, and always incorporate a seating area than can be scaled up or down according to your entertaining needs. Photo Credit - Paul Craig

Alfresco Living

Lights4fun

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

Day House

MiArchitects

Design ideas for a beach style backyard patio in Sydney with concrete slab and a pergola.

The Secret Rooftop Terrace

AWESOME Digital Design Agency

A33SOME
Photo of a contemporary patio in West Midlands with a pergola.

Casale di Cellole

Matteo Castelli | VISUALS STUDIO

This is an example of a mid-sized country patio in Florence with a pergola.

Méditerranéen Terrasse Et Patio

Design ideas for a large mediterranean front yard patio in Paris with a water feature and a pergola.

Westridge Park

IQ Outdoor Living

The Umbris patio roofing system is a bespoke, architectural design solution creating external living and entertainment areas | Westridge Park | UmbrisbyIQ Enhance your outdoor living space.

2015 Junio

Alejandro C. - Fotografia de Interiores

This is an example of a large country backyard patio in Malaga with tile and a pergola.

Mas typiquement provençal

MAS PROVENCE

Jean-Baptiste BIEUVILLE
Design ideas for a mediterranean front yard patio in Marseille with natural stone pavers and a pergola.

Hawthorn East Garden

Semken Landscaping

Designed by Chris Gursansky Landscape Construction and Garden Maintenance Semken Landscaping Photography: Peter Clarke
Traditional backyard patio in Melbourne with a pergola.

Beaumaris, Victoria Cape Cod inspired

Baahouse + Baastudio Pty Ltd

Indoor - outdoor connected living. Patio area with natural crazy pavers leading into beautiful kitchen
Photo of a transitional courtyard patio in Brisbane with natural stone pavers and a pergola.

Outdoor kitchen in Colchester, Essex

Grillo Outdoor Kitchens

Samuel Moore, owner of Consilium Hortus, is renowned for creating beautiful, bespoke outdoor spaces which are designed specifically to meet his client’s tastes. Taking inspiration from landscapes, architecture, art, design and nature, Samuel meets briefs and creates stunning projects in gardens and spaces of all sizes. This recent project in Colchester, Essex, had a brief to create a fully equipped outdoor entertaining area. With a desire for an extension of their home, Samuel has created a space that can be enjoyed throughout the seasons. A louvered pergola covers the full length of the back of the house. Despite being a permanent structural cover, the roof, which can turn 160 degrees, enables the sun to be chased as it moves throughout the day. Heaters and lights have been incorporated for those colder months, so those chillier days and evenings can still be spent outdoors. The slatted feature wall, not only matches the extended outdoor table but also provides a backdrop for the Outdoor Kitchen drawing out its Iroko Hardwood details. For a couple who love to entertain, it was obvious that a trio of cooking appliances needed to be incorporated into the outdoor kitchen design. Featuring our Gusto, the Bull BBQ and the Deli Vita Pizza Oven, the pair and their guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to alfresco dining. The addition of our single outdoor fridge also ensures that glasses are never empty, whatever the tipple.

BBQ enthusiasts dreamw

Zones Landscaping Rodney - Sandy Lochhead

Transformed this backyard into a BBQ paradise. New pergola to protect from the heat but still letting in the light. New Flare fire place and smoker with slated screen leading to a new deck and path down the side of the house with slated gate. Relocated the spa pool and levelled the back area with new lawn and planting down the bank.